Basement Philosophy, by Domenic Cappello

Basement Philosophy

by Domenic Cappello

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Neville Watson Outstanding deepness from one of electronic music's most talented producers. Album of the year for me.

andy green "i can feel the honesty of the record; its purity that resonates, its the emphasis on simply being high quality music" Favorite track: Moon Jump.

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	1.	Mushroom Waltz 07:36
	2.	Midnight With T 06:06
	3.	3AM Jamaica Street 06:24
	4.	Not For Instagarm DJs 07:04
	5.	Acid Rain 07:31
	6.	Burning Past 06:30
	7.	Moon Jump 07:14
	8.	Early Flight 06:30
	9.	Midnight With T (instrumental) 06:06
	10.	Acid Rain (instrumental) 08:32

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'Basement Philosophy', the long-awaited debut album from Glasgow’s legendary Domenic Cappello.

Domenic started making music under his Hutton Drive alias over 20 years ago, releasing on Soma Records and through his own label, Seven Sign Recordings. More recently, his productions have featured on Sub Club’s Nautilus Rising, Verdant Recordings and Alien Communications.

Cappello’s very own Subculture sound is present throughout 'Basement Philosophy', in which he travels through varying sonic textures and moods, to create something which is captivating and potent in equal measure. Introductory track 'Mushroom Waltz' eases the listener in through a combination of dreamy pads and upbeat chords, before 'Midnight with T' moves into more soulful territory with a New York-inspired cut which is both moody and spacious. 'Early Flight' manages to build a cerebral atmosphere, whilst possessing the snapping drums which are so characteristic of what you can expect to hear from Dom in full flow.

'Acid Rain' carries an air of nostalgia around it, as Cappello turns to a vocal sample from friend and house music luminary Kerri Chandler’s seminal house anthem 'Rain', utilising the lyrics in a way which perfectly complements the gradual progression of the track towards a powerful, acid-tinged crescendo. This rising intensity is also present on '3am Jamaica Street', a throbbing, peak-time belter which would no-doubt be best listened to through Sub Club’s pulsating sound system. A different type of atmosphere is created on 'Moon Jump,' where languid melodies allow to create a track which does justice to the inspiration of the more house-orientated work of classic Underground Resistance.

'Basement Philosophy' rounds off with two more electro-inspired euphonies, which signifies why Domenic Cappello and Alien Communications are such an appropriate pairing. 'Burning Past’ is a blissful, floating number whereas 'Not for Instagram DJs' is an aptly-named way to conclude the album, with a driving, floor-focused beat providing a fitting and dynamic finale. Imagine Marty Bonds meets Glenn Underground.

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released March 1, 2024

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