{"product_id":"bonobo-the-north-borders-free-mp3-vinyl-2lp","title":"Bonobo: The North Borders Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt can be hard to be yourself while still being yourself.\u003c\/i\u003e Somehow \u003cstrong\u003eBonobo\u003c\/strong\u003e (nee Simon Green) has managed to carve his own place in the world of electronic music, moving from his roots in downtempo to a sound that is more contemporarily informed. He's always had a penchant for melancholy strings and rounded out basses. In the past he may have mixed these sounds with jazzy breaks, chopped ever so slightly, but \u003ci\u003eThe North Borders\u003c\/i\u003e sees Green taking cues from the post dubstep world. The UK's recent 2 step garage resurgence seems to have made its mark on Green's programming, especially on \"Emkay.\" He's also continued to explore the live instrumentation that was such a focus of \u003ci\u003eBlack Sands\u003c\/i\u003e. However, where that album resolved in a closing statement that drew your focus to the instruments, \u003ci\u003eThe North Borders\u003c\/i\u003e is content to keep things consistently mixed up. Vocals feature more prominently on this album as well. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=Erykah+Badu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErykah Badu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e guests on \"Heaven For The Sinner,\" a track that would not be out of place on one of her own records. And \"First Fires\" gets \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=Grey+Reverend\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey Reverend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for some slightly \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.mom\/search?q=Massive+Attack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Attack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e influenced vibes. Despite all of the progressions you'll still recognize this as a Bonobo record. The skilled producer has managed to keep updating his technique while maintaining his sonic imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\u003cli\u003emusic label: Ninja Tune 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Le Haim 04\/2014\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Bonobo","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":676988917,"sku":"lp-6028","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/bonobo-northernborders.jpg?v=1762202127","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/bonobo-the-north-borders-free-mp3-vinyl-2lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}