Fi, by Bibio (LP on Mush)

A Norman Records recommendation (29th November 2006)

	Description:	LP on Mush	UK ORDERS OVER £50 SHIP FREE!
	Format:	LP
	Label:	Mush
	Price:	£8.49
	Catalogue number:	MH-234
	Availability:	despatched in 1 working day

What you say No-one has reviewed Fi by Bibio yet. Give us your opinion on Fi by Bibio. What we say This record left our Phil feeling ecstatic. we'll swiftly move onto to Bibio on Mush. Which on the front has a sticker quoting some duffer from Boards of Canada pretty much saying this is ace. And that duffer not be wrong cos this is superb. Mellow folky inspired 70's sounding electronica with that disorientating effect in places I'm so fond of. The easiest comparison is that it's like the mellow ambient in between bits on the Boards of Canada albums. This is very very strong indeed and I'd heartily recommend investing in a copy. What the label says: Recommended to Mush by Marcus Eoin of Boards of Canada, the debut release from central England's Stephen Wilkinson (aka Bibio) is a triumph of saturation, distortion, and musical obscurity. Comprised of seventeen ambient songs built on samples of his own work rather than the work of others, fi is rich in musical imagery. Using manipulated live instrumentation, field recordings, and a strong portion of effects, Bibio's musical influences - the Incredible String Band, Joao Gilberto, My Bloody Valentine, Tortoise, and the producers of Warp Records - seep into his compositions. Bibio's debut is a revelation in the emotional power of lo-fi ambient compositions and clearly establishes him as a producer who has developed his own unique voice.

Other customers buying this also bought: Hand Cranked by Bibio (LP, £8.49) Short Road EP by Wax Stag (10", £4.99) Short Road EP - Remixes by Wax Stag (12", £4.79) Revolt/ Soft Steel Piston by Jack Rose (7", £4.99) Issue 293 by The Wire (Magazine, £3.90) Other items by Bibio: Hand Cranked by Bibio (LP, £8.49) Hand Cranked by Bibio (CD, £10.79)

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About the humble LP:

The LP is the daddy of formats. 12" inches of sheer joy. The LP adds to the glory of the 12" record as it can be played at a slower speed (33rpm instead of the usual 45rpm for singles), consequently more musical joy can be had. Played on a decent deck the sound of an LP is about a million times better than any other format. They look fantastic...... a nice gatefold sleeve with a information rich inner sleeve will keep you entertained for hours even before your stylus has chance to make eye contact with it's 12" prey. An essential part of musical heritage which will never be forgotten. It still does play at a multitude of speeds but as it's recorded to be played slower they normally sound ridiculous sped up. Though double albums can make up for this slight inadequacy by ramming more tunes into your ears for your money. Utterly essential.

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