Stimulator Jones - The Stimulator Tracks Vol. 2

Star Creature

£19.78

Format: 12" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: SC1258
Release Date: 03 Feb 2025
Genre: Deep House

A1. Cali Red
A2. Cytoplasm
B1. Fantasies
B2. Hold Plz

It's fitting that the Stones Throw Alum would tap Star Creature for Round 2 on this next-next phase of his already impressive musical journey. Coming off several incredible albums ranging from beats, RnB, jazz-funk and all sorts of in between fusions for Stones Throw Records, arguably one of the most influential "underground" labels of last couple decades, Stimulator Jones pushes us even deeper into the underground clubset on The Stimulator Tracks Vol 2 via Tim Zawada's Chicago-based Star Creature label.

Whereas Vol 1 gave us part Larry Heard, part Ten City, part Ron Trent; Volume 2 comes a bit harder to the face with even more original analog production gear and techniques diving further along the historic progression of “Chicago House” music. Cali Red, the lead single and opening A1, kicks this off with a massive, big-room space stomper - might leave dents on the dancefloor if it wasn't so atmospherically lifting.

The rest of the EP follows heavily with a hefty bites of acid, deep, gritty filter disco, and borderline booty – the project lays down raw & uncut, heavy TRACKS that somehow manage to stay soulful and breathable. Another big 12" that fits somewhere between a Rhythm Tracks DJ tool or Undiscovered basement reel to reel demo tape. This one is sure to sound slamming near any front left speakers with mastering job courtesy of Dietrich Schonemann of Complete Mastering & Underground East Coast Techno Veteran. An exciting direction for both SJ and SC and a partnership we are anticipating watching develop further - Bring on Volume 3!