TRACKLIST:
01. Bonobo – Kota
02. Jon Kennedy – Smith Vs. Smith
03. Chroma – Spiral Motion
04. Deeds Plus Thoughts – Dayton Bumps
05. Diversion Tactics – Some Product
06. The Quantic Soul Orchestra – Super 8 (Pt 1)
07. Bonobo – Terrapin (Mr Scruff Mix)
08. Quantic – Life in The Rain (Carl Faure Mix)
09. Natural-Self – Shake Down
10. Flevans – Into The Morning
11. Al Stylus – High Rise


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Like its predecessor of the same name, 'When Shapes Join Together 2' brings together the cream of the Tru Thoughts roster with some of the fresh faces emerging from the vibrant Brighton scene. Exploring music influenced by jazz, funk, hip hop and soul at a variety of tempos the album is very much a beats-oriented affair. Tracks have been supported by the likes of Gilles Peterson; Ashley Beedle, Groove Armada, Patrick Forge, Mr Thing, DJ Vadim, The Herbaliser, DJ Food, The Wiseguys and John Stapleton and was described as “the best UK beats compilation I have heard” by Andy Smith (Portishead). Bonobo kicks off the proceedings with a new version of 'Kota' that recently graced a BT ad as well as the classic 'Terrapin' - only the latter has been remixed here by Mr Scruff into a shuffling breakbeat number that leaves precious little of the original standing. Similarly, Carl Faure's remix of Quantic's anthem, 'Life In The Rain', beefs up that tune with live bass and some fat beats. Those who missed 'Super 8', the Quantic Soul Orchestra's excursion into old skool funk, will be pleased to learn that it's included here in all its original, raw glory. Jon Kennedy delivers the stomping atmospheric Smith vs Smith whereas Deeds Plus Thoughts' 'Dayton Bumps' is a funky party bumping update of the ska sound that it's impossible not to enjoy. Guildford premier crew Diversion Tactics represent by delivering a credible slice of homegrown hip hop with ‘SomeProduct’.Check the deep Bukem-esque break beats of Chroma; the gritty funk shaking of Natural Self or indeed the sound of Flevans’ kitsch Bossa-Hawaiian-jazz-gem ‘Into The Morning’. Last but not least check the shuffling, soulful jazz guitar and mellow vocals of Al Stylus' cut 'High Rise' .

"Now is as good a time as any to jump on board the good ship Tru Thoughts. Melodic, unpretentious material from the South Coast UK stable, destined to get you hungry for more." XLR8R, USA

"If you’ve yet to be reeled in by this imprint, now’s the time to let yourself get hooked." IDJ

"Brighton is proving a fertile breeding ground for innovative beatsy outfits with a twinkle of good humour in their eye. Prime amongst these is the lovely Tru Thoughts operation who can be relied upon to deliver all manner of charm and breakbeat delight." Muzik

"The label responsible for many of the freshest sounds around.; have another ace up their sleeve." The Big Chill

"One of the most exciting labels around at the moment, is another bubbling hotpot of beats." Twenty Four Seven Magazine

"The compilatiion is simply amazing. Good hot fat beats for a funk/soul head like me.’ Paine Cuardelli – Compl8, Milan, Italy