(Originally released as a continuous mix on Aug 27, 2014)
In 2013 Paper Tiger released their long-awaited debut album ‘Laptop Suntan’ on Wah Wah 45s. In the run-up to its release, they released a live, improvised mixtape called ‘Sonic Boom Head Zoom’, some of which ended up as short interludes on the album. On 8th September, the band will release a remix record, ‘Sultan Ant Pop’.
Totally Improvised
As well as receiving contributions from some of their favourite producers (LV, Werkha, Murder He Wrote, Bambooman and more), they decided to record more brand new music to mould it into a coherent listening experience. As a result, we now have ‘Sonic Boom Head Zoom 2’. Clocking in at over 30 minutes, it’s a deeper, darker and weirder affair than its predecessor despite being produced in the same way – 100% live, totally improvised and recorded in a single day. There’s head-nodding grooves, bizarre and hilarious rhymes from MC Raphael Attar, space-jazz excursions and much more.
This is a unique release which yet again showcases Paper Tiger’s skill and musicianship in the live arena.
Reactions
“Love” – Amrisha, Radar Radio, UK
“Love the instrumental stuff.” – Chris Read, BBE, UK
“Well produced and interesting lyrics. Deserves to do well” – Liam Dystant, NTS Radio, UK
“Amazing album ! Lovely Stuff” – Corrado Bucci, Italy
“Love the interesting beats and rythms here” – Sammy Goulbourne, Rhubarb Radio
“Loving this release. Dunked is the go to tune.” – Jim McMaster, TNGC Radio
“Sure will add some to the rotation” – Christian Gamp, GDS.FM
“The better end of the quirky electronic brigade. Nice to hear some worldly influences” – Phil Levene, Starpoint Radio
“Man I love this. I feel like I was there chilling with the guys whilst this was being recorded. In fact….next time can I come and chill whilst this is going on!? Very real. Love it.” – DJ Osric, RTR FM, Australia
“CLASS” – Simon Harrison, Basic Soul Radio, UK
“Nice package!” – Sven Thomschke, Radio Z, Germany
“Nice jam session!” – Tobha, No Suit Records, Germany
“Fun and different” – David Clarke, in2beats FM, UK
“Very cool. More people out there should be aware of this one of a kind group for sure!” – Roni Fialkow, Pop Lock, Israel
“Some killer lyrics, cannot wait for the album to drop, will be sharing these on my radio show!!” – Alan O’Malley, Multi Storey Soul, Ireland
“Such good production on this album.” – Kier Wiater Carnihan, Record-Play
“I like this live and freedom feeling of electronic music. I always said that electronic music is live and this record proves that. Love this record!” – Uldis Cirilus, Radio SWH
“F*ck yes – these guys are on the money. I wish I had the opportunity to see them live. Get them to Australia or fly me over” – Andrew Haig, Bay FM, Australia
“Beautiful subtlety” – Sammy Allen, Stellar Entertainment
“Good stuff” – Robert Lochmann, Radio X, Germany
“Very innovative live session – respect.” – Rolf Aeschimann, Switzerland
“Dunked is so good it could be Roots Manuva.” – Gerry Hectic, 60 Million Postcards, UK
“NICE WORK.THANKS!!!” – Timos Koklas, Greece
“Harping On is the one for me!” – Aly Gillani, First World Records
“Interesting!” – Toshio Matsuura, Inter FM, Japan
“Great one from Paper Tiger! ” – Ubbo Gronewold, Germany
“Great music, fav track Brushes, playlisted on my next Radioshow” – Olivier Cavaller, De La Bonne Musique, France
“Wow.. round two… loving these” – Jon Brent, Dusk Dubs, UK
“Love this crew” – Bevin Campbell, Blend Corp
“Sounds good to me. I like the dark, raw tension there” – Andrea Mi, Italy
“Like so much atmosphere of Paper Tiger works” – Cesare Cera, Nu Lounge, Italy
Brushes – Casa Bertallot, Reset Refresh
