Ghostly International - Volume Two

Its getting pretty hard to overstate the importance of some labels to the music scene, and for me this is absolutely true of Ghostly International Records.

The output of the Michigan based label is varied to say the least, it reminds me of Warp Records in the way that the label manages to have artists of such a contrasting nature, and yet, still hold it all together and be successful. Successful in independent label terms in short means surviving!

The latest compilation release is Idol Tryouts Two: Ghostly International Vol Two which is well worth a listen and a purchase.This album has been a great listen while I've not been in the best of health recently. Some of the tracks need to be heard a couple of times to appreciate, in a Boards of Canada like way I think.

But my picks of the many tracks to choose from are Solvent's 'Spin Cycle' and a more minimal yet wonderfully produced track by Cepia called 'Hoarse'.

Do check out all the clips for the tracks though, it makes for a great listen to some progressive music. Available through Juno