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A famous anthem once begged: "Don't Make Me Wait." Sometimes, though, it's good to make 'em wait -- even just a little bit. Case in point: The production duo of Fabrizio Mammarella and Phillip Lauer, known to clubbers, DJs, and music heads as Black Spuma. Three years after their last EP -- and nearly a decade into their production existence -- the duo have finally given us a full-length manifesto. Sure, there have been a smattering of remixes and EPs over the years on labels like Futureboogie, International Feel, and Live At Robert Johnson. But on their new LP No No No, the Spumas at last get to stretch out and give us their full-meal-deal. The pair birthed the tracks at Lauer's famed Pyramide III studio, with ten tunes finalized and selected remotely, thanks to the wonders of high-speed Internet. While the Spumas are well-known (both together and as solo acts) for their melodic, '80s-tinged club workouts, the album format has allowed the guys to push their sound into parts unknown. The album distils all the things you love about the duo: the melody, the playfulness and the musicianship of two veterans in full command of their powers. Take the tune "Obereggen," which expands a punchy, staccato bassline into that sweet spot where trance and Italo can play next to each other. Or the cut "Fracture," which is built on a Detroit-like chassis but makes room for gorgeous pads, subby bass and a nimble breakbeat. For the established fans, there'll be plenty to latch onto, including the title cut (and first single), which sounds like something Robocop may have produced if he'd taught a violence diversion program. Meanwhile, cuts like "Dillingen" are reminiscent of one of those lost Eurythmics B-sides that show up in the dark corners of MixesDB. The album was mixed and mastered by Lopazz, and boasts a colorful cover from Berlin-based artist, Ilja Karilampi. So, 17 years after initially meeting, we finally have a full album from these Spuma Men. And in the end, it was worth the wait.
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IFEEL 066EP
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One year on since their last venture as Black Spuma on International Feel (IFEEL 057EP, 2016) Fabrizio Mammarella, also known as Telespazio, and Phillip Lauer, one half of Tuff City Kids, are back with the insatiable Orme. Showcasing the pair at their best, this four-tracker is where acid meets emotive melodies and shimmering Italo synths lines. In the words of Phillip Lauer it's where "Balearic vibes, acid love and a lost tape from 1991 merge into pure bliss!" Lauer recently released the self-titled Talamanca System album on International Feel, alongside Gerd Janson and label boss Mark Barrott (IFEEL 063CD/LP, 2017).
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IFEEL 057EP
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Black Spuma are Fabrizio Mammarella (Telespazio) and Phillip Lauer (Tuff City Kids, Talamanca System). Infamous for releases on Running Back, Beats In Space and Permanent Vacation, they return to International Feel with Onda, a four track EP. They think the best place for their music is in clubs and parties with nice people listening to it. They fear that sleep laboratories will use it to put their patients to rest. But ultimately, everywhere is the best place for their music. Black Spuma has a general approach to turn lows into highs, darkness into dawn and smart into stupid.
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IFEEL 048EP
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180-gram vinyl. Black Spuma are Fabrizio Mammarella (Telespazio) and Phillip Lauer (Tuff City Kids). Oasi opens with "Hype Around," which combines old and modern Italo and balearic house with a D&B bassline and a few delicious pads. "Spumatix" lowers the BPM and adds a Lee Perry Space Echo, while "Black Spuma" takes us back to Rimini, framing the classic sound in a modern context. "Emizioni Miste" brings the EP to a close with a tribal machine groove, funky bassline, and popcorn keys.
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