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1. Prince Buster 'madness'
When I discovered my dad's copy of this tune, I was a big fan of
the 2 tone group madness. After hearing this I realised that modern
music had roots going way back, and was determined to find out as
much as possible. This curiosity is what led me to take collecting
seriously.
2. Cybotron 'clear'
Seminal electro 12" from a Detroit duo, one of whom, Juan Atkins,
practically invented techno a few years later. This tune inspired
me to start djing in 1984.
3. Sly and Robbie 'a dub experience'
The first dub LP I bought in the mid '80's, this 'greatest hits'
collection from the legendary rhythm section got me hooked instantly.
4. Aleem 'release yourself'
This is a prime example of early 80's electronic boogie. Produced
by the legendary Leroy Burgess, who for me is a genius on a par
with the likes of Roy Ayers. This track used to get played by electro
djs, and probably helped to introduce me to soul music.
5. Risque III 'risque madness'
Seminal oddball 1987 house track from kay alexi & crew, sampling
an equally strange old disco track, kikrokos' 'jungle dj' and adding
a host of
nucleus-style chipmunk vocals to create a wonky monster.
6. Public Enemy 'rebel without a pause'
I was already heavily into hip hop by the time this record was released,
but it intensity and energy was unlike anything I had heard before.
7. Pharaoh Sanders 'you've got to have freedom'
A jazz dance classic from 1980, and just as intense as the public
enemy record. Timeless and beautiful spiritual music.
8. Johnny Hammond 'shifting gears'
My teenage record buying exploits exposed me to this classic LP,
only six tracks deep, but when every one is this outstanding, who
cares?
9. Main Source 'breakin' atoms'
Another near perfect album, and a prime example of early 90's hip
hop.
10. Alice Clark 'alice clark'
This 70's soul LP is one of my all time favourites, every track
is earthy, full of emotion and amazingly performed. Proper!
city you live in?
Manchester
how long you have been collecting?
Since 1983
most heart stopping find on a digging session?
I once found a medical record which had recordings of heart murmors
on!
top spots for record hunting?
Manchester is great due to the sheer number of record shops, but
japan has to be the best.
ebay. good or evil?
Both. It has inflated prices a lot, but if you search for stuff
that is not currently in demand, you can get bargains.
motown or stax?
Tough choice...i would have to say that stax pops it for me due
to the earthier quality of the music, but motown were no slouches
either!
sneakers or shoes?
sneakers
creole or gumbo?
Can I have both?
favourite tipple?
Tea & real ale
where can people see/hear you play?
Keep it Unreal at the music box, manchester, 1st Saturday of the
month Etch at the concorde 2 in brighton, 1st friday of the month.
Plus a big fat UK/europe/australia tour from september-december
2004, check www.mrscruff.com
for details.
anything to add?
My mix cd 'keep it solid steel' is out now on ninja tune.
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