Blockhead is returning with a new album on January 12. Judging solely by this first offering, it should be an interesting project. Music By Cavelight was dope - far from a party record, but crafty instrumentals nonetheless, particularly if you were trying to keep it mellow on the backpack tip. The mood wasn't much different from the production he was doing for Aesop Rock circa Float or was it the album after that? Damn, I haven't heard either of those in a minute.
Blcokhead's last endeavor, Uncle Tony's Coloring Book was nice, a departure from the first, a little more colorful - as indicated by the title - although a little less consistent in my humble opinion. I played it pretty regularly for a while though. This first little taste of the new stuff seems to headed back in the direction of Music, but probably lands closer to right in between the two, which could be perfect. Glad to see Ninja Tunes putting this out. This is kind of return to where they were a few years ago. Real solid, jazz-drenched downtempo blending clever samples. I'm sold.
I also love the title of this track. For those that don't know (shame on you), an Arnold Palmer is half ice tea and half lemonade. Delicious. If you happen to be in Austin, go to the Crepe place just down the street from the Austin Motel on South Congress (the one in the airstream that's on the same side of the street as the hotel, not the one in the parking lot across the street), they make their Arnold Palmer with Thai tea, and it's out of this world. Damn near saved my life while recovering from a bachelor party once.
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