Sim Nagai - Exotica XL - LP Colored Vinyl

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SKU:
c0025592
UPC:
636339645195

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Specifications

Artist:
Sim Nagai
Album:
Exotica XL
Format:
12" Vinyl
UPC:
636339645195

Description

yellow vinyl version -Sim Nagai specializes in imagined journeys to faraway places. The Belgian beat-maker finds inspiration from where he’s traveled as well as those places he’s yet to visit. Sim finds a connection with the ‘50s music genre of ‘exotica,’ a vintage flavor which aimed to sonically transport its listeners to distant locales. Sim takes on a similar mission with his debut album on Cold Busted, Exotica XL. Its 13 tracks convey rhythmic excursions to leisurely destinations — where palm trees shimmer in the wind and colorful birds fill the sky. Sim’s solid hip hop beat foundations accompany these visions, resulting in a distinctive style to be enjoyed by heads around the world.

The album opens with a familiar chord melody in “The Island” as waves gently crash in the sound-field. Guitars, birdcalls, and subdued drums channel a lazy day on the beach. There’s also the tougher rhythms of “Tropics,” featuring rousing strings and expressive atmospheres that’ll liven things up poolside. “Douglas Firs” proudly wears an inspiration from Twin Peaks on its sleeve, and “Toucan” seamlessly drops Asian-adjacent elements into its melodic stew. Things get jazzy and old school with the NYC-inspired “Body & Soul,” and “Takayama” brings out intricate drum patterns and synth work from Sim’s arsenal. With many more cuts and sounds to discover, Exotica XL is a first-class ticket to sunnier vibes.
A1The Island
A2If You Could See My Daydreams
A3Douglas Firs
A4Tropics
A5Pacific Seashore
A6Hiroshi Nagai Drawings
B1Toucan
B2Dragon Fruit
B3Flight To Brazil
B4Takayama
B5Corals
B6Body & Soul
B7Summer Song