Customer Reviews

A Touch of Cloth

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I've been waiting for a new Fila release since, well, Power Clown. I was quite surprised that the lads from Hull don't work with Pork anymore, and it's nice to see them having their own label. This is an album that shows how Fila (the band) sounds like. I haven't had the luxury of hearing the 6 piece band on their latest tours, but this album gives you a good idea what that experience would be like. I really like the groove on Bugs will Bite; the tranquility of Airlock Holmes; the melodic Spores; the freaky-jazzy Ridden Pony and so on. In short, this is a great follow up in the Fila catalog. I own all of their records and this one is (for sure) different from anything they've done. They continue to amaze me this band !

Fila Brazillia. Electronic music that is ever increseingly organic and detailed. Fila supply down- and mid-tempo electronic music with so much heart and flagrent fun that infectious as thier beats are thier dominant and progressive track record often go overlooked. Fila have moved and progressed through each album moving almost as many pioneering artists in other genre's as well and electronica like progressive rock, transformative and time aware. This particular album reinstates that love for jump up and dance around psychedellic funk that "PowerClown" gave us as well as some smoothing and lowdown melodies that showed in "Luck Be A Weirdo Tonight" Only 2 tracks leave more to be desired and they themselves aren't half bad as well. Another Fila album well worth the purchase. love it up.

A have got all Fila Brazilia albums,but this one is the best. Becouse it combines Trip hop at its best with some of the best electronic sounds from the 70's,funk,jazz,all this mix with a trompet and a flute and incredible touch of guitar,to don't mention the cool and soft keyboards. you can buy this cd its guaranteed that you will love it.

I'm only reviewing this album because if you are looking at this review, you've either stumbled upon Fila Brazillia, or perhaps heard some of their tracks.

If you own another fila album, and are looking for more of that amazing music you can't believe you just heard, buy all of their earlier material.

Everything this group touches is pure original excellence.

Related music:

Heights of Abraham, Bullitnuts, Baby Mammoth, pork recordings.

After leaving the Pork lable, I was concerned as to Fila's future. I am happy to say that A Touch of Cloth is pure Fila bliss-funk. Buy this and buy it now. You wont be let down.

Some tunes on this album are simply outstanding. I've heard "Airlock Homes" tune on Rhapsody and it made me look up the name quickly. Wow, what a strange mix of influences and sounds this band has. Lots of electronics, but all have unique sounds and melodies. Whoever plays drums and bass on some tunes do it just right too. Whatever style it might be, you have to check it out for yourself if you into musical adventures. I also liked "Power Clown" and "maim that tune", some tunes on those sounded like classic already.

What a nice piece of work this is. Fila Brazilla this time bringing a rich and vibrant album with large hints of jazz elements and synthesized bliss. These guys are different and I like that about them. Upbeat at times and downtempo here and there. Excellent timing and composition. Never afraid to take the road less traveled.

Lo and behold, another miracle from the boys from Hull. Can it get better than this ?...and I dare say Yes! Inspired. Cool. Fila seems to get better with each new album. Go buy this album !

One can't deny Fila Brazillia their creative panache. Unaware or just plain giddy with sarcasm and happy feet they go about their merry way tossing funky beats, 70's TV riffs, and downtempo, chillout on its promontory head. Its like being on a carnival ride that changes direction on a whim - there are no rules. Who's to say? After six albums on the Hull based Pork Recordings, A Touch Of Cloth is their first on their 23 label, peeling off the last remaining restrictions. Their safe approach to a landing does have discipline though. Just when you think you're in the mire of a musical caldron, they reign in the outer banks and pull the sound into a quiet, sonic harbor. You are left with distinct feeling you are being had for their amusement purposes. A wicked sense of humor is a prerogative they have earned with their DJ remixes from the likes of Radiohead, Mellow, U.N.K.L.E., The Orb, Lamb, and the Irresistible Force.

Double-timing in additional musical projects should make this duo the busiest in Hull earning major props all around. If their uncanny and unorthodox methods seem mad at times, they should be applauded for the ability to coral these musical genres into a cohesive whole and bring home a quality product. If you eschew iconoclastic individualism, then by all means, please stay away. If you embrace them, start hugging. A Touch of Cloth was meant to keep you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside under any conditions. In a world gone crazy with homogenized products, Fila Brazillia continue to deliver, serving up the unique, the outstanding, the extra fine.

I originally bought this album because I had heard a Fila remix of a Radiohead song and really dug it. This album is great with the lights down low and some mood enhancers in effect. Great sound quality and pro mixing.