Root Bulb - Cromie (Clave House)

Title: Root Bulb

Artist: Cromie

Label: Clave House

Cat Number: clave005

Genre: Lush

1: Root Bulb

2: Lilac

3: Aristocrat Motel

4: Root Bulb (Grove Mix)

Both ‘Root Bulb’ and ‘Lilac’ are separate exercises in atmospheric breaks and all that entails. The title track is the more complete of the two, delivering a lesson in analogue warmth, which soars higher as each different element is added to the stew. ‘Lilac’ lacks this panoramic feel but is more energetic and the vocals, which swing in and out of the mix, combine with the percussion to imply a buoyant spontaneity. ‘Aristocrat Motel’ is probably the deepest cut here, and is driving, but understated, while the Grove Mix of the title track is a downtempo departure from the original. Very nice.