the rip-off artist

Why do birds sing?

New on Stock, Hausen and Walkman's excellent Hot Air label - this time from Atom Heart collaborater and co-conspirator The Rip Off Artist. This cheeky little six-tracker sent us into a right spin when we first heard it! Utilising Atom Heart style digital production techniques Matt has gone and covered some classic songs with only his G4 and loads of whistling. Included are versions of 'The Girl from Ipanema', 'Whatever Lola Wants', and 'Comin Home Baby' along with three of Matt's own ditties. With tracks pressed at 16, 33, 45, and 78 rpm you'd better dig pout Grandad's gramophone to dig some tracks properly! Even for those of us with coventional record players the results are superb, indeed it's a guaranteed winner for all the family. Come on everybody, whistle while you work!! If you liked LB's sublime 'Pop Artificielle' then check this out.....Essential and rather superb from the inimitable house of Hot Air! Bravo!