Delroy Edwards has come a long way. 2012 marked his introduction into the world of Dance Music via Ron Morelli’s imprint LIES. After offering up essential dance floor singles like ‘4 Club Use Only’ and ‘Heart and Soul’ Edwards established himself as a producer with a unique touch and style. With a growing desire to control his own output and make a more significant statement, Delroy set off to start his own imprint, L.A. CLUB RESOURCE.
Creatively directing his own imprint became a platform for him and over the course of two years L.A.C.R. created one of the most palpable musical experiences in the field. The label released music in a range of styles from a span of generations. The only constant was the high output and stellar art direction. Many releases produced by the label head himself, Delroy’s productions wre lauded for their piercing simplicity, grace and attitude.
In his first LP for the label, Edwards has arranged a sincerely personal moment. The 30-track effort marks a special moment in his growth blending current interests in punk and electronics into an outsider narrative like no other. From Devo to J Dilla the influences across the record are subtle but respectful. Regardless of influence, Hangin’ At The Beach feels unequivocally new. Experiencing the LP for the first time speaks to the Californian experience in its full range. Certain moments call to the beaches of Monterey while others speak to the sleeze that lines Hollywood Blvd. Edwards doesn’t distance himself from the production style that has defined him and the label, but this effort is a long playing collection, a directed, new moment for the prolific producer.
A1 | H.A.T.B |
A2 | My Promise |
A3 | Nervous Breakdown |
A4 | Looking For A Fight |
A5 | Safe Places Pt. 1 |
A6 | Trigger Kids |
A7 | I Love Sloane |
A9 | Wild Animal |
B1 | Bad Behavior |
B3 | Brothers In Arms |
B4 | Tunnel Vision |
B5 | 10th Ave |
B6 | Moscow Girls |
B7 | Soldier Boy |
C1 | Crime Spree |
C2 | Powerhouse |
C3 | Horsing Around |
C4 | Blood Boiled |
C5 | Born Rebels |
C6 | Surf's Up! |
C7 | By Myself |
D1 | The Rocker |
D2 | Trouble Nut |
D3 | Numbnuts Hymn |
D4 | Empty Pools |
D5 | Safe Places Pt. 2 |
D6 | Bixby |
D7 | Ready To Fight |
D8 | Bubble Up |
D9 | Butterflies |