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Released 30 years ago

Hoops

Ruby · 1996

28 min · 5 tracks · trip hop

Ethereal soundscapes merge with hypnotic beats, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of mid-'90s trip hop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Hoops (original version) — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, showcasing Ruby's unique fusion of haunting vocals and layered instrumentals that define their sound.
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    Salt Water Fish (Peshay Freshwater mix) — The remix adds a refreshing electronic twist to the original, enhancing its rhythmic complexity while maintaining the atmospheric quality that characterizes Ruby's work.
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    Hoops (David Holmes mix) — This remix exemplifies the experimental approach of the album, incorporating cinematic elements that highlight David Holmes' signature style and expand upon Ruby's sonic palette.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 2 Hoops (David Holmes mix) 8:13
  • 3 The Whole Is Equal to the Sum of Its Parts (Grantby mix) 4:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Hoops (original version) 3:52
  • 2 Salt Water Fish (Peshay Freshwater mix) 7:13
  • 3 Hoops (Da Lata remix) 4:47

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