{"product_id":"skalpel-recut","title":"Skalpel - Recut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic from Skalpel's iconic debut for Ninja Tune, reinterpreted by top Polish producers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoland's ambassadors of jazz-inspired electronics invited outstanding local producers of downtempo, dance music, hip-hop, and jazz to remix this album. The result is \u003cem\u003eRecut\u003c\/em\u003e, and 2024 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarks the 20th anniversary of the release of Skalpel’s debut album, which was released by the famous British label Ninja Tune in 2004. The Polish duo, Marcin Cichy and Igor Pudło, gained international acclaim by venturing into the then lesser-known territory of Eastern European jazz, updating it with electronic tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitchfork praised the album enthusiastically: \"On these tracks, Skalpel smudge the line between organic and electronic effortlessly, like a landscape artist working with charcoal, creating deep nuances of light and shadow that give the work its overall depth. (…)Its rhythmic dexterity and melodic sweep are hard to deny”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prestigious The Wire added: \"Jazz, breaks, scat shuffles and funky riffs? of the highest standard. This release deserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bcTruncateMore\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see them revered far beyond Poland.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkalpel’s debut with Ninja Tune undoubtedly changed the face of Polish music, redefined the perception of the Polish jazz canon, and paved the way for younger creators. \"Many of them, on 'Recut,' pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Marcin Cichy and Igor Pudło. Artists like Magiera, Emade, 1988, Kixnare, Steez, Latarnik, Envee, Pejzaż, Etnobotanika, and others are now recognized names and respected figures in the Polish music scene. Though each of the artists invited by the Wrocław duo has developed their own original style, they find common roots in the duo’s music, on the border between jazz groove, hip-hop ease, downtempo moodiness, or ambient. The excellent interpretations showcase the incredible potential revealed by Skalpel’s debut material, which continues to inspire new discoveries. This is a record that does not age, still captivates, and continues to inspire and provoke new interpretations. — via Label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3691826963\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: No Paper Records\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2024\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Jazz\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Jazzy Hip-Hop, Downtempo, Ambient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Downtempo\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44750363263134,"sku":"5908252861743","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/Unknown_55f39f29_thumbnail_1024.jpg?v=1735887153","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/products\/skalpel-recut","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}