Soulwax - Essential [2LP] sonic boom A record born of silver

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Soulwax - Essential [2LP] sonic boom A record born of silverThere's an explanatory introduction to the album that lets us know it took only two weeks to create in their studio. This may not be that unusual on a 'normal' mix but here, where they have created this entirely new piece of music, it proves to be quite incredible. The mix veers between heavy electro, semi industrial bleeps and beats through to more laid back house and polished EDM tracks. Vocalist Charlotte Adigery features on 'Essential Four'