Thanks to imaginative programming on tracks like the single "Honeydew," Keep It Unreal is yet another accomplished work by breakbeat maestro Mr.
Scruff.
The vibes definitely triumph over any progression on these tracks, but the album's diverse moods and tempos work magic.
The galloping gait and what sounds like a Louis Jordan sample power "Get a Move On," while the next track, "Midnight Feast," has the late-night feel of a Portishead single.
The single "Honeydew" has a rich, soulful vocal that lifts the song into Soul II Soul territory while the cagey, metallic drum programs sound straight off a driving new wave single.
"Cheeky" is a deep-groove house number with bright piano lines and an echoed diva vocal.
Several tracks are reminiscent of Amon Tobin's swing-era plunderphonics, but most everything here is original, well-done, and prime Mr.
Scruff.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is He Ready...Andy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 00:15 | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| 2 | Spandex ManAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 04:41 | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| 3 | Get a Move OnAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 07:36 | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| 4 | Midnight FeastAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 03:36 | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| 5 | HoneydewAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 06:35 | 15 MB | 39 MB |
| 6 | CheekyAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 05:36 | 12 MB | 31 MB |
| 7 | So LongAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 04:14 | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| 8 | ChipmunkAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 05:08 | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| 9 | Shanty TownAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 03:47 | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| 10 | JusjusAndy Carthy, R. Smith | Mr. Scruff | Play | 04:06 | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| 11 | TravelogueAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 05:25 | 12 MB | 26 MB |
| 12 | FishAndy Carthy | Mr. Scruff | Play | 04:23 | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| 13 | Do You Hear | Mr. Scruff | Play | 04:49 | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| 14 | Blackpool Roll | Mr. Scruff | Play | 04:51 | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| 65 mins | 149 MB | |||||
| 65 mins | 340 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Carthy | Composer |
| 2 | Mr. Scruff | Primary Artist |
| 3 | R. Smith | Composer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |