We like Dayton, Ohio son, Ruckus Roboticus. Massive! This turntablist and cut-and-paste producer crafts audio gems on par with the O.G.’s: Kid Koala, Prefuse 73, Cut Chemist, The Avalanches, et. al. If those names ring a bell, how about the endorsement of the biggest O.G., Steinski who said, “Holy Shit! …Very impressive!” upon listening to Ruckus Roboticus’ debut long-player, ‘Playing with Scratches’.
Here’s some choice cuts from this tasty album:
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MP3: Ruckus Roboticus – Here We Go
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MP3: Ruckus Roboticus – Everlasting Ghettoblasting Gobstopper
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MP3: Ruckus Roboticus – When I Grow Up
In the recent swarm of remixes for indie rock staple Bloc Party’s ‘Hunting For Witches’, it was hard to view each mix objectively on their own merit. Ruckus Roboticus released his take in the midst of the frenzy and it was largely lost on us. I liked it—but now I like it even more. Some cuts go sour as they age—this one just marinated in the dope sauce.
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MP3: Bloc Party – Hunting For Witches (Ruckus Roboticus Remix)
You can cop ‘Playing with Scratches’, released on Grease Records, through Amazon.
Visit Ruckus Roboticus on MySpace or his official site, ruckusroboticus.com
