Kid Koala – 8 Bit Blues (Chicago To NY To LA)
Kid Koala rarely disappoints. One of the most talented turntablists around and a great live performer. His latest release is a bit of a double concept record. On 12 Bit Blues, he mines mostly analog bluesy material and transforms it into a digital masterpiece. “8 Bit Blues” has a nice heavy sound that seems real familiar to my ears. At first I was pretty convinced that the main sample was from Aynsley Dunbar’s “The Warning,” but after comparing them, I’m not so sure. I know that I know the song, but I just can’t place it. If you can figure it out, please let me know. The other concept involved in this release is that it comes with a workable cardboard turntable! Musically and conceptually Mr. Koala will have a hard time topping what might be his best album.