A Little Bit Of Somethin'

Limited double vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. A Little Bit Of Somethin' is a quietly majestic gem. Brimming with Guerrero's horizontal loose grooves, these brief but innovative instrumentals demonstrate a rich variety and, as such, comprise an LP that is aptly titled. An enchanting start-to-finish listen, it was instantly regarded as essential upon release via Mo Wax in 2000. It has aged remarkably well. Throughout this inspired collection, simplicity is key. In deploying it, Guerrero presents a beautifully crafted melodic soundscape. The distinctive, mellifluous approach of his guitar style, blending Brazilian, Cuban, Mexican, soul and jazz motifs, is at once startlingly new and tantalizingly familiar. Set against unrushed percussion, the music releases a crystal-clear stream of healing frequencies to create a fragile, hypnotic atmosphere. Each track clocks in at around three minutes and, with a lack of studio Polish or commitment to traditional song structure, it's a wonder how this enigmatic record demands your attention. However, through it's gentle dynamism and impressive playing, it does just that. Whilst resolutely low-key, this lo-fi aesthetic feels genuinely organic and remarkably personal; it's powerful intimacy truly connects. It's what makes this album so beloved of those lucky enough to be already familiar with it. From Margaret Kilgallen's truly iconic cover artwork to the music contained within, it's all brilliantly effortless. Guerrero's musical ideas a

Tracks

1~1~Blue Masses
1~2~Four Trk Samba
1~3~Tiny
1~4~Numb Milleneum
1~5~100 Years
1~6~Pescadito
1~7~Azucar
1~8~Flux And Meter
1~9~It's Raining Again
1~10~Today Like Everyday
1~11~Soul Miner
1~12~As The Sea Holds Creatures Vast And True
1~13~So Blue It's Black
1~14~Little Chin
1~15~Exzebache

Details

Format: Vinyl LP
Artist: Tommy Guerrero
Release Date: 08 November 2019
Genre: Soul
Label: BE WITH RECORDS
Distributor: Rocket Group