Prince Blimey - Red Snapper - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1996, Red Snapper’s "Prince Blimey" is a landmark in the evolution of UK jazz and electronic music. At a time when genres were often siloed, this debut album confidently wove live double bass, saxophone, and drums into the sample-driven, beat-heavy fabric of electronic music. The result is a sound that feels both organic and futuristic—where smoky jazz motifs rub shoulders with breakbeat and trip-hop rhythms, creating a listening experience that’s as unpredictable as it is rewarding. Red Snapper’s approach set them apart from their contemporaries: rather than treating jazz as mere flavoring for electronic backdrops, they placed improvisation and musicianship at the core. Tracks like "Crusoe Takes a Trip" and "3 Strikes and You’re Out" exemplify this spirit, balancing spontaneous interplay with razor-sharp production. "Prince Blimey" remains a touchstone for listeners who appreciate music that defies easy categorization. It’s a must-have for anyone drawn to the adventurous edge of the jazz continuum or intrigued by the 1990s London underground scene. This is more than an album; it’s a testament to what happens when artistic curiosity takes the lead. Track List: 1 - Crusoe Takes A Trip - 6:39 2 - 3 Strikes And You're Out - 5:50 3 - Thomas The Fib - 5:41 4 - Get Some Sleep Tiger - 4:08 5 - Fatboy’s Dust - 5:16 6 - Moonbuggy - 1:48 7 - The Paranoid - 5:38 8 - Space Sickness - 4:09 9 - The Last One - 4:17 10 - Diggin Doctor What What - 7:03 11 - Gridlock - 5:09 12 - Lo-Beam - 5:40 - Bonus Tracks - 13 - Strike 1 - 3:23 14 - Last One (Re-Eaten By DJ Food And Coldcut) - 7:24