TRACKLIST:
CD1:
01. Native Cell – Candy
02. Fran – Candied Jealousy
03. Tima – Whisper To Scream
04. Dubble D - Slo
05. Natural-Self – Solomon (Nostalgia 77 mix)
06. Mangataot – Escapism
07. Silver Man – Strike 3
08. The Man Juke – Just For A Day (Monday)
09. Flevans – Whisked
10. Native Cell – Ding Dong Fairy Queen
11. Galaxian – House Of Wax

CD2:
01. Mr Scruff & Quantic = It’s Dancing Time
02. Wikkaman & Ulysses = Inspirational Flame
03. Zico – Orfeu 21
04. Diesler – Cotton Wool
05. John Book – eBay Trauma Center
06. Unitone – Ey, Feller Me Lad
07. Flevans – Caribou
08. Kuzu – Restless
09. The Voltamen – Crashed
10. Mawglee – Sing Pretty
11. Hint – Back To The Wig

NOTE:


This is the first in a brand new series of music on Tru Thoughts compiled by Robert Luis to highlight a number of new artists from across the world who have been sending their music to the label. This series continues the label’s commitment to finding and developing new acts. The first three 'When Shapes Join Together" compilations on Tru Thoughts have seen a number of the musicians subsequently sign to other well respected labels for album deals: Bonobo (Ninja Tune), Chris Clark (Warp), The Capoeira Twins (Timo Maas's Hope label), Treva Whateva (Ninja Tune) and Jon Kennedy (Grand Central). So look out for a number of names that you may be hearing a lot more of in the future. The album is split over two CD's, the Vertical CD being a more uptempo and club orientated mix and the Horizontal CD covering a more laidback selection. The music covers a huge variety of styles including broken beat, funk, jazz, hip hop, downtempo, bossa and breaks that fit well together across the album. It continues the style and sound developed by Tru Thoughts and the idea that "good music is good music, no matter what the genre" and finds well respected and well-known artists such as Quantic and Mr Scruff alongside the likes of Native Cell and Diesler, whose musical debut releases are found on this album. The album also features a number of exclusive tracks from Tru Thoughts artists TM Juke, Nostalgia 77, Mawglee, Flevans and Natural-Self and features music recorded and influenced by sounds from around the globe.

"This is what cutting edge comps strive to be." Dazed & Confused

‘’A perfect double-edged sword with music to suit all moods.’’
Future Music

" 'Shapes One' conforms to the imprint’s ideal of releasing music defined by its quality, not by its tempo or style." XLR8R, USA

"This is quality tackle from the next generation of Tru stars." IDJ

"Solid and enjoyable, Shapes One is the sort of record that gives you faith in the vibrancy of the independent music scene." Adrenaline

"The future's bright; the future's thoughtful." DJ Magazine

"Great album, and so good to hear labels like yourselves releasing the music you totally believe in, respect." LTJ Bukem

"This is rock-solid commitment to promoting new music." The Big Chill