The new album from John Hughes, aka Slicker, finds the Hefty founder heading down a more organic and physical route than ever before, working beyond the constraints of a computer with more of a live, analogue sound that calls upon super hi-fi, tangible tape warmth and real-time performances. 'Reset The Warehouse' is a great modern fusion record, calling upon timeless jazz and hip-hop templates whilst framing the whole project in an ultra-modern, impeccably produced environment. "Hughes has recorded and released over a dozen albums under various aliases and groups like Slicker, Brood, Some Water and Sun, and Bill Ding, as well as under his own name. His latest creation, Reset the Warehouse, represents the prime selections from a productive period of meticulous tracking and experimentation at his HFT Studio, located outside of Chicago. Working with a team of veteran musicians and trusted collaborators, Hughes has assembled a cohesive union of styles and recording techniques, resulting in a record that explores uncharted directions while remaining rooted in sounds and beats that a listener may only describe as "classic."
