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Trading with the Enemy

Tuatara · 1998

66 min · 12 tracks

A rich tapestry of world music influences woven with jazzy improvisation and atmospheric soundscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Streets of New Delhi — Opening with a vibrant mix of percussion and melodic lines, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of cultural themes.
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    Fela the Conqueror — This track pays homage to the legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti, blending complex rhythms with a jazz-infused groove.
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    Koto Song (The Old Shinjuku Trail) — Incorporating traditional Japanese instrumentation, this track exemplifies Tuatara's commitment to global musical influences while maintaining their signature sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Streets of New Delhi 5:05
  • 2 Smugglerõs Cove 5:42
  • 3 Night in the Emerald City 7:32
  • 4 The Bender 5:13
  • 5 Negotiation 3:21
  • 6 Fela the Conqueror 6:11
  • 7 Wormwood 5:34
  • 8 Koto Song (The Old Shinjuku Trail) 6:34
  • 9 L'Espionnage Pomme de Terre 6:26
  • 10 Angel and the Ass 3:14
  • 11 P.C.H. 3:24
  • 12 Afterburner 7:49

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