the second of the three vinyl eps featuring tracks from perc trax’s ‘slowly exploding’ compilation groups together three of the label’s main artists and closes with a producer making his perc trax debut. the a1 slot goes to label boss perc, whose ‘hyperlink’ builds on the sound of the dancefloor tracks of his last album with a huge kick giving way to swooping 8-bit chords whilst sawf’s ‘goves’, already tried and tested by perc over the last few months is an unrelenting breakbeat monster. on the b-side truss delivers one of the stand-out tracks of this series, with the surgeon supported analogue juggernaut that is ‘brockweir. closing things off is drvg cvltvre, who lowers the tempo but not the intensity with one of his trademark 303 workouts.

nt002 drops a various banger containing a variety of powerful techno cuts by the likes of orlando voorn & gatto who deliver “storm” a stomper that rages fury & funk combined. tom dazing comes with funky old school style anthem suck my luck and will fit in every techno set. twisted3d takes the flip side with the absolute stormer of a track nacht und nebel . rush is the second cut and ends this ep with justice.

the first two tracks that were ever made after the formation of ontal in 2011 are opening the first release in the ontal series. however, the b side contains 2 versions of a collaboration with a well-known noise sculptor and one of ontal s influences - 2nd gen.

asylum ep (f101) is the first hypnotic trip into acoustic oscillations from f1rstrecords.
on the a-side, mesmerized arps, rolling bleeps, screaming strings, and 909 are the main units of asylum 1 & apsis.
on the flip side, asylum 2 explores percussive orbital elements emphasized by dissonant pads while baryon brings low dub and atmospherical resonnances.

as 2014 comes to an end, the london based duo is closing the year with yet another split ep. on the a-side we have vimmes, a low-slung groove with percussive textures that expand gradually and steadily, evolving along shadowy soundscapes and intricate rhythms. its a fine example of holdie gawns personal style, stripped back grooves moving along melodic tones and sound design. micawber on the other side offers a shuffled up house track under the name de jure. syncopated synth lines, lush pads and melodic textures make this an warm, lush early morning electronic affair.

perc trax unleashes the first of three vinyl eps showcasing the new tracks from the label’s tenth anniversary ‘slowly exploding’ compilation, mixing up label regulars with established names making their perc trax debuts. forward strategy group begin proceedings with the grinding broken beat rhythm of ‘dragons tooth’ before happa opens his perc trax account with a percussive assault that is amongst the most aggressive tracks on these three eps. martyn hare, another perc trax debutant, delivers the awakenings festival slaying ‘the new normal’ to kick off the b-side and us producers mick finesse and pinion team up for the first time on the b2 with the industrial amen groover that is ‘dead boyfriend alley’...

i.vy presents her third release on ther own label, chinese laundry. after the first two volumes, continuing the saga in vinyl on the label, also time she s proposing a release based on the acid sound, in fact, from here come the names of the three tracks of -vol. 3 -, sonically distinct from forms of sound in both the quality of the tone and in the structure, leading to a complete trip right in the underground scene. the a-side exposes two tracks both dictated by a bassline, a sequence of acid accompanied by a drum-machine percussion, the sounds derive from -machines- that have guided the analogue creative artist, exposing grit, intensity and quality defined the synth that has a continuous evolution throughout its duration, with a sound much richer in harmonics. the other side of the coin is the b-side, a product of the collaboration between i.vy & the 90 s peacefrog producer solid state, a true evolution from the first two tracks, while following the lodging acid, the b-side results more aggressive and determined, demonstrating a mindset based on a building techno, with a strong impact on the dancefloor.

great circles is pleased to present another artist from the philadelphia underground - m//r magnetic resonance. with this debut 12 inch, m//r brings a new dimension to the labels sonic story. on the a-side, adjacent possible is warehouse primed, with its massive kick, rotating squelches and infectious claps, while texas acid patiently seeks you out and finds you huddled in the darkest corner of the room, its delayed synths turning percussive and pattering your theta state like acid rain. on the b-side, honey single deftly weaves dub fragments and metallic webbing into a padded electro structure. panthers 1 slows the pace and opens the doors to a phantom voice and lush melodic strains that slowly merge into a unified ensemble over the extended, hypnotic beat.

• irelands chief ambassador for the nastier side of techno hits hard with a new four tracker on this prestigous label • very limited white vinyl
sunil sharpe is ireland s chief ambassador for the nastier side of techno, sonically on a sharp upward (downward?) trajectory since the actual 90s and frequently mentioned in the same sentences, promotional material, and internet blog postings as words like surgeon, truss, karenn plus other assorted terms that mean a great deal to those in the know.
dj support from: ben sims, blawan, truss, norman nodge, and, lakker, rebekah, clouds, randomer, bas mooy, j. tijn, svreca, manni dee, mr jones, marcel heese, ontal, minimum syndicat, dave tarrida, lag, tomohiko sagae, bleaching agent, martyn hare, anfs, mike darkfloor

another one from the chicago legend. a-side features a re-issue of a classic,freddys dead. b-side features another unreleased one from 88-92. tip!

new kid sublime house fire, a quick 300. tip! kid sublimes back in the ballroom series, a homage to the first clubs appearing and dance music like disco, r&b and house was played. a tribute to “the warehouse” from chicago on the westloop (hence the loop –side b), where frankie knuckles (r.i.p.) used to dj as a resident. beside the term “house” derived from that particular era, the first volume of the back in the ballroom series is a record where kid sublime takes you back to the dance-floor. for the fans of that timeless sound by pioneers like steve -silk- hurley, frankie knuckels or a nowadays kenny dixon jr..ready for another kid sublime classic? b-boy house with that amsterdam twist!!

demented house/techno on a-side, and ebm-style techno banger on b-side by yourhighness (maracas rec). very good...tip!

mannequin records is elated to present a 12inch ep with two unreleased 1986 tracks of the mexican new wave band casino shanghai, with a killer analog modular remix by in aeternam vale on the b side.

the third release from wavefreform again comes to us from the east, and this time around it marks a reformation of sound for both the label and the artist. half of the long-running georgian duo greenbeam & leon, boyd schidt is a producer with over a decade of work already under his belt whose first releases emerged in 2007. as a solo artist, his career dates to 2010 with digital releases on georgia’s front rec, fvf records, and emote music, and a track on the new vinyl compilation from studio r°. with the hard, broken kick pattern, elevated tempo, and nods to electro, the a-side ‘phantom’, a collaboration with subex, is a change of pace for the artist and the hardest thing yet to emerge from wavereform. dubwise use of effects shows the same hands still at work, but the sound elements, granulated blasts of static and drop-based structure of the track hold strong parallels to the rejuvenated techno sound currently emerging from the uk. the b-side, ‘structure’, recalls the previous work of the artist: subtle, building dub techno rich in detail and with the dancefloor firmly in mind. there is clear experience at work here with his deliberate deployment and manipulation of elements as the track struts along while enveloping the listener in its smaller details. as it pauses and takes an extended breakdown, the details rush forwards, but it finds renewed force to power itself to the close. coming in this case from an established producer with a long history, this kind of control is not surprising, but it is more indication of the riches of the east that have yet to be discovered by audiences worldwide.

the opening track on this double sided gynltd series comes from hironori takahashi. speclaz displays sharp panned cymbals and sonics, underpinned by a pulsey rhythm and modulated organesque synths. the takaaki itoh remix is a deeper and more moody affair, albeit with a similar syncopated rhythm structure and some tasty modulated acidic synth stabs with filtered atmospherics. on the flip-side, myk derill s crossroads takes a turn for a more broken industrial rhythm with looped vocal chants holding it all together before breaking down into a washed out synth breakdown, then returning to the pre-emnent fat rhythm and vocalised stabs. finally track 4 sees philippe petit remix, with the artist opting for a very stripped back 4-4 hi-hats/percussive workout underpinning minimalistic modulated synth and gentle bassy offsets. the most tooled-up track of this ep.

f = ma is an hard techno ep, dynamic and pressing both for side a and side b. a two-track ep that was inspired by the physics formula s second law of motion which states that the acceleration of a body is directly proportional and in the same direction of the force acting on it, while it is inversely proportional to its mass . the track on side a, entitled -massa- is a techno track, properly basic, structured on a massive scale, and that is why it was chosen as the track for side a minded for a dance floor set. a piece that starts with decision, full of body and massive , and that is why was named massa. the track on the b side, -accelerazione- is more quite, but another dance track for this great disc. a bit more slender and smooth, with broad- acceleration in a dance floor moment certainly forwarded more than the cervical part of a set, to be spent at the end to throw the disc to the latest beats.

roots for bloom label boss jamie trench kicks off the label offshoot rfbcolours with a collaboration ep alongside rebel. the a side tracks come from jamie himself. -good love- has a stripped back garage feel with a jacking and filtered vocal carrying it, then stapled brings things across with a more techno feel with strong stabs and background drifting chords. the b side is where we see rebel s input, with the rolling and infectious in the end . the groove is again stripped back and simple but it s this that carries the vocal that demands your attention. the two then pair up for we don t fly first class and it s apparent to hear in the track where the two come together well. this one is driven by a huge sub bass line and simple stabs and talking and seductive vocal lines.

editions haighton marks the second leg of its journey through space and time, pewing up in a nondescript gospel chapel somewhere in the late 80s usa. the a-side takes a sample from peter blacks how far i go and cues from wild pitch and chicago to forge a dj tool with heart, while the b-side gets brotherly and emotional with voices from the blak beat niks ooohhh

this split release by cdp and sleeparchive is limited to 300 copies.
cdp is the project of r.semsroth and a.friedrich. the songs where released on very limited cassettes some years ago. the sleeparchive side contains 3 new tracks + 1 new loop. fifty fences was recorded live at club josef berlin 15.10.2009

side a: ghetto juice - another nice techno soul groove by eddie fowlkes, with the deep bassline with the laughter of of streets of detroit and crazy horn lead to get the ladies dancing.. side b: sunday morning - this cool swing late saturday night groove with a fade in vocal of -easy like sunday morning- sample will definitely have hands in the air, brilliant track by mr. fowlkes!

a new vinyl-only imprint,
* made in soho* with a double a-side from uk house maestro mr. g - a long-time friend who has supported the store for the last two decades.
the a-side starts with a driving beat, over which sultry chords hang and build. the introduction of a spirited vocal loop gives the track a more melancholic feel, all underpinned by a great bassline that ensures the track never loses its soul, depth and funk. on the flip, * buff zenky* heads into much tougher territory. the track builds with thumping kicks and those trademark * g* hats, along with a chopped vocal, tight looping bass and swinging claps. a sparse but highly effective layered synth completes a cold-blooded package - perfect for those late nights and early mornings. an excellent first release for made in soho, displaying a thoroughly current approach whilst never forgetting the deep, soulful veins that run through its racks.

ronald burrell s reputation as deep house royalty has long been solidified throughout the years having released on many legendary labels since the late 80 s including nervous, nu-groove, strictly rhythm & many more. working both solo and alongside his brother rheji his output has always caught the interest and ears of dance music aficionados world-wide with a heady mixture of gospel, soul / r&b, jazz, & garage heavily informing his sound. surprising as it is, -it s a boy- was never released, only ever existing as a test pressing! the 4 track ep takes in all the musical influences listed above and flips them into some seriously deep territory. opener -journey- is an epic jam punctuated by an 808 cowbell, beautiful pads, strings and ronald s voice asking us to join him on a journey through our own minds. second cut -feelin jazzy- picks up the pace a little, a stripped back rhythm blessed with some choice, chopped up jazz samples and vocal stabs keeps things moving in the right direction. over on side-b we are treated to the deepest groove of -bedtime story-, which has all the trademarks of a classic burrell production, soulful vocals, melodies and crisp drum programming. closing track -the crib- rounds things with off with a stomping church inspired organ groove, an up-lifting end to the ep. as mentioned above, this is the very first time this underground house classic has ever been released! this record is a real collectors piece and has commanded collectors prices on-line in the past, a real rarity. it has been re-mastered and re-pressed in conjunction with ronald burrell from his original dat tapes and all original label artwork has been preserved.

6 e.p.ii- is the second vinyl e.p. taken from headman/ robi insinna -6- album which was released via relish on the 15th september. e.p.ii includes on side a1 number 9, a2 swing now out dubfeaturing tarafromit rough fame. first track on the b side is called somethingwith vocals by david shawwho just released his first collaboration with jennifer cardinion correspondant. the last track on the b side take me to the top dubfeatures bozzwellaka hiemfrom firm fame. the dub versions are exclusive for the vinyl release. robi s cover design is again in the same line as the whole album project, including the artbook, video and screenprints.

6 e.p.ii is the second vinyl e.p. taken from headman/ robi insinna 6 album which was released via relish on the 15th september. e.p.ii includes on side a1 number 9, a2 swing now out dubfeaturing tarafromit rough fame. first track on the b side is called somethingwith vocals by david shawwho just released his first collaboration with jennifer cardinion correspondant. the last track on the b side take me to the top dubfeatures bozzwellaka hiemfrom firm fame. the dub versions are exclusive for the vinyl release. robis cover design is again in the same line as the whole album project, including the artbook, video and screenprints.

two original tracks by plants army revolver. this is a debut album about this new duo from italy. obscure techno with an aggressive bassline. on the b side, to complete the release, a mental remix of diaspora by echologist, the new project by brendon moeller (prologue/ electric deluxe). limited to 200 copies distributed world wide by triple vision keys words: aggressive, techno, mental.

parrish smith s debut of dystopic forbidding sets the tone of this label s impressive first release with a superb stark, acid ridden slab of body music. helena hauff adds to the proceedings with her remix of pankows >das vodkalied< taking no prisoners and using heavy percussion in contrast to a wonderfully tense set of arpeggiations, which all descend into skull crushing pressure. carrying over to the flip side are pankow, pioneers of the italian industrial/ebm scene, with two tracks from their legendary first tape -throw out rite- from 1983. with das vodkalied disembodied vocals are cut up and come from every direction driven by a raw, off-kilter energy and pounding beat. i m food for you cranks up the drive and anxiety to create a killer track based around stark arpeggiation. last of all, perseus traxx provides an acidic stripped down venting of frustrations which he spits out with vehemence.

washington dc collab between ppu and beautiful swimmers. check! comes with the soothing sleepy head with its laid back keys on one side and the gogo inspired funk of dunks on the flip!

red rack em is a name well known to wolf fans as he launched the first wolf white release with his deep house classic in love again. he is a master at reworking dusty grooves into peaking house bangers. that is the best way to describe this ep too. do or die is a straight up peak of the night disco jam. big sample, big bass, big track. ooh ooh ooh leans on the soulful side of his sample selections and its wonky but funky composition never fails to turn heads. the final track live at music hall is straight up deep. so, something for everyone, no messing.

nice price deal !!! antinote are very pleased to announce a new release by their good friend from bordeaux, a chap known as panoptique whose first 12- is a heavy -mixed live to tape- bomb of hard rocking techno covering the whole of side one, dj perfection for those hazy dawn warehouse moments. side two sharply delivers an introspective ambient journey, with two compositions that balance intensity and beauty as with a memorable cocktail on a special morning. his second record is already in the works, so keep your eyes and ears open for more from panoptique, a welcomed new member of the antinote team

japanese dj/producer, dj wada has over 30 years of dj career. his reputation has grown as accurate technician. on the producer side, he formed co-fusion and atom with heigo tani (a.k.a. wall five), they have released over 20 titles on the labels as reel musiq, pro-jex, etc. this is the 2nd release from his own label diretta launched 2014. a side is with electro beats featuring jazzy hones. side b is minimal techno track with piano sample and freestyle drums taking you to a long journey.

three is the number, basement toolz the titel. once again rat life records is taking mickey on a night out to the sewer. here are two tracks made by credit 00 with a borrowed tr 909 drum machine. side a is called korg the groove, as the title already reveals, its inspired by a classic detroit techno cut. can you tell which one it is? on the flip side you will find 909ish, one drum machine and one synthesizer, which is not much but all you need and more, plus there is extra noise on the clap to amplify your face slapping pleasure.

2014 repress
big with rolando, josh wink, sls, brendon moeller, psycatron (planet e)!delta funktionen presents the first part of two setup eps. after his debut ep electromagnetic radiation two years ago his reputation is still rapidly growing. setup one decorum is the follow-up to his cult hit silhouette and explores the darker side of things - three straight techno jack tracks, and one serene ambient track, evolving in an even more personal sound. setup two will be released in september.

for amselcom, london-based jaya shakira reworked the track in her fairy-like style, adding a piano that shows off the composition talent of loversrock. for the remix of her rework decalculator brought iannis ritter s smoky voice into the project. the artists achieve a calm, but poppy convergence, which fully does justice to the original monster/by loversrock. the b-side is a trip into oldschool sample based techno funk, containing the tracks freak and shade. freak plants a funny but dangerous musical description of a techno enthusiast into your ears. the samples used in shade sound like they could ve been recorded at the zoo and present a variety of mystic sounds.

like many of the greatest italo-disco records, tony espositos 1983 double a-side je-na/pagaia is ridiculously rare. put it this way: if you fancy nabbing yourself an original copy, it will make a serious dent in your wallet. this welcome reissue presents both tracks in their original 12inch glory, mixed with clubs in mind by mariano boncaldo of klein & m.b.o fame. its the a-side thats arguably the pick of the pair, featuring as it does a balearic-friendly blend of dense, bongo-laden rhythms, tribal chants and delay heavy guitars. theres a bit more of a hazy disco bounce to pagaia, which sounds a little like a long lost tullio de piscopo record, all jazz-fusion scat singing, sunny horns and shuffling rhythms.

know widely for delivering no nonsense dance floor weapons of the highest quality, one records pull out the goods once again with a double hitter from acid mondays. back on board the label since their standout remix of andrade was released earlier this year, this time they offer their unique production skills with schlurptastic and dohec. on the b-side bass culture boss djulz brings two sterling remixes to the table

after the huge success of *say no more* featuring azari & iiis cedric at the beginning of the year, birmingham bred subb-an is back on board crosstown rebels to deliver yet another incredible release. *vapour trails* is a solid, driving club track with that distinct subb-an sound featuring highly captivating vocals from amsterdams the million plan. also directed straight at the dancefloor with a deep hypnotic breakdown, the *terrace dub* perfectly fits into the series of terrace remixes the talented producer has released lately. specifically requested as remixer by subb-an, legend matthew herbert delivers a completely new musical adaptation with fantastic use of the vocal that plays out as the track constantly evolves. on the b-side *oasis* leads with swinging grooves, progressing into prominent hats, a unique stabbing bassline and a trippy vocal from whitney fierce formerly of hercules & love affair.

gallic cynosure agoria debuts on the hotflush roster with helice – a compelling, propelling record that envelopes and encompasses. blending an ambience of eerie sci-fi over suspense-laden peaks and troughs, it goes after body and mind in equal measure. its b-side counterpart is make it real, a jacking house number cut through with a classic rhodes bounce. the latent garage disposition is brought to the fore by ess, whose remix nods to the east coast glory days of yore.

watch out, it is one track/remix cut over 2 sides to ensure more sound volume. 16 minutes each side, total of 32 minutes! anyone who takes it upon themselves to contemplate over the history of house music, along with its highlights and key players, will inevitably stumble upon dj pierres name sooner or later. the chicago born producer and dj has been living and breathing underground dance music, namely house, since its inception in his very own hometown. for this very special get physical release, weve decided to pay homage to dj pierres contribution to the worldwide dance community by way of an epic re-release of that most iconic of tracks, >what is house muzik<.

think of this release a quadruple a side. none of these will fail on the dancefloor.

vinyl only release, limited to 300 numbered copies.
alex & digby return for faarat003! two killer tracks of subtle minimal synthesis. *nothing with you* is a slice of micro gold - considered sound design and woozing synths are backed by a scattered broken beat. the b side *tokyo* takes us into noir-ish house territory, speckled with acidic warbles and tight rhythmic technique.

after the great debut of vrac comes lumieux withs his eudem ep. lumieux is a young talented guy, based in bucharest. he delivers two original tracks on the a-side. the b-side comes with an additional remix from ion ludwig. we are very happy to welcome this two guys to the subtil family.

prime numbers are back with the next in their compiled ep series, once again selecting new tracks from producers who inspire & represent the sound of the label. this time it is a diverse outing, dwelling on the dubbier, more subtle side of things.

the first installment in the vinyl edition of the thema compilation strength in numbers finds the new york label reaching into its deepest corners to deliver four psychoactive cuts for the most discerning of djs and dancers alike to lose themselves in. norm talley has been a mainstay of the detroit electronic music scene since the mid 90s, and the sublime, pad-enriched tones of *space talk* perfectly sum up the mysterious soul he has made his name on. damien k. sahri shares the a side with talley, and despite being a newer talent previously seen on little helpers and adltd, his slender and immersive everything joint stands up to comparison with the caliber on this record. pressing on white colored & black marbled vinyl.

• an organic, cold pressed and nutritionally balanced new 4 track ep from dont !
dont returns with a brand new various artists ep and the first in a new series that takes over where the * rumpus room* records left off.. * square meal* is designed to present to you a nutritionally balanced techno record, food for thought as well as for feet.. containing absolutely no artificial constituents but plenty of roughage and active ingredients !
the a side contains 2 heavy bangers, and the b side, 2 slices of amazingly quirky and rocking wonky style techno. man of the moment joe farr steps up and serves us a heavy one, dense, big boned techno music that manages to morph into gabba and back out again. this one is causing a stir whenever its played and fits perfectly with the dont ethos of extreme idea implementation! next up cursor miner returns to the label with a demented banger that has been road tested extensively during his live sets and comes with a health warning.. flip the record over for 2 slices of beautifully freeform wonky techno, the first coming from newcomer - sane and the second from dont veteran * edit*

wayne gardiner is something of an unsung hero in the deep house world. his productions on numerous labels (nervous, strictly rhythm, ibadan etc) under his own name, as classic man, logic, track masters and many more all have the perfect balance of rough and smooth, deep pads, jazzy keys, floating melodies and chopped vocal samples are all underpinned by tough driving beats and percussion creating his trademark sound. the ep features 2 mixes of killer a-side come on, do anything, 2 mixes of the slamming b-side cut i need you so bad and finally the basement jam which rounds things out. 5 tracks of pure 1992 nyc garage, one for true aficionados and house heads!

the efforts of label chief max_mand attic musics own fabrizio lapiana as so far proven to be a potent combination. sharing wax space for the last two releases on m_rec ldts discreet new 10 inch vinyl series, the pair have so far turned in a stirring duplet of some of the finest, fully-formed pieces of modern techno music. now, for the third installment, max_m steps aside to let a brand new outfit take the helm. the mysterious and so far unreleased overall severitynestles comfortably into the a-side with another swollen, undulating melodic arrangement, true to form of what we have seen from the series so far. then on the b-side, fabrizio lapiana offers more of his dark and groovy techno, toned in what has become a signature splash of vintage british-redolent electronica.

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lady blacktronika aka “the first lady of beatdown” brings three solid productions with all in vain ep, the next instalment on bass culture records. discovered on myspace by mike huckaby back in 2007, lady blacktronika’s sound brings a gritty edge from her street days, while simultaneously oozing a unique female sensitivity. making an impressive transition from the days when the dj boys wouldn’t let her play with their toys, she runs multiple labels, sound black recordings, sound kemystry and is co-creator of cocaine records, as well as releasing on deep explorer, skylax, underground quality and now bass culture. jumping straight in with learn me baby, the a side sets the tone with a deep and pounding, powerful groove. the title track takes it up a notch, the most incessant of the package, built for that peak-time dance floor fury. while the techno undertones remain, lord knows is a beautiful swirling house number that infuses the ears and body. the common denominator in all cases is the resonating voice of lady blacktronika herself, adding the human touch… a touch of soul.

supermoll 01 the first vinyl release of the young techno label supermoll from cologne. rooted somewhere between a sound of cologne legacy, german experimental kraut attitudes and dirty acid vibes from oversea. jeandado opens with a heart-warming, melancholic synth solo that positions his track clearly in the glorious realms of pop. with striking toms and a burning bassline this piece tells the story of a life. the a side continues with universum, a beautifully leftfield perspective on electronic music. in old memories of a genre called synth pop the universe unfolds in front of your eyes (and ears). ludwig zibell s track sets a landmark for a very special place in köln: the herkulesberg, a so called -trümmerberg- of post-war debris in the center of the city. this special scenery gave the inspiration for his slowly progressing piece of intense deep techno art. -switcheroo- by diom celebrates reduction. hypnotic chimes and subtle changes echo the compositions of musicians like steve reich and other representatives of the minimal music scene. supported by tim sweeney, hans nieswand, tobias thomas, brandt brauer frick, roland m. dill, bryan kessler and many more. mastering: jörg burger cover: ludwig zibell

limited nice price action
and the story continues. 2 more dancefloor makeovers of cool rock n roll tracks. includes garbages stupid girl on the b side