Elektrac

"Shobaleader One's Elektrac marks the rare occasion when a cover band is as good as the original, and the fact that they are covering their own material in a completely different genre makes for a very interesting experience all round ... The point of Elektrac is to attempt to separate true art from copy, something Squarepusher is quite accustomed to doing as one of the true pioneers in the genre. Jenkinson has adapted his compositions into a live show under the umbrella of funk jazz fusion in a way that has an absolutely mind blowing effect".

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"Elektrac is the second album IDM legend Squarepusher (Tom Jenkinson) recorded with his band Shobaleader One, a mysterious group of masked figures with names like Strobe Nazard and Arg Nution. While the first Shobaleader album (d'Demonstrator) contained futuristic electro-funk tunes that sounded nothing like the manic, jazzy drum'n'bass Jenkinson is usually known for, Elektrac features live renditions of tracks from throughout his sprawling discography ... The entire album is exhilarating from top to bottom, and is easily the most exciting Squarepusher-related release in at least a decade".

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