Top tracks — play these first
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Let It Flow — This track exemplifies the album's rhythmic fluidity with its catchy hooks and energetic beat, making it a standout highlight.
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(There’s) Not a Lot — Its intricate horn arrangements and tight grooves capture the essence of acid jazz, blending improvisation with structured composition.
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My Horn — This track showcases a playful interaction between brass melodies and electronic textures, embodying the eclectic spirit of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves that invite dancing
- long sessions of vibrant energy
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- playful rhythms that spark joy
- varied tempos keep it engaging
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quiet, introspective moments
- want straightforward, short songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Two Thumbs Up is Tab Two's third studio album, following their 2004 release, Taboos. At this point in their career, the German duo had established themselves as notable figures in the acid jazz scene, known for their unique fusion of live instrumentation and electronic production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamiroquai· The Brand New Heavies· Incognito
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No Way No War
The song features a direct appeal to unity amidst conflict, where the lyrics repeat a call for peace without resorting to aggression.
This refrain emphasizes collective responsibility and reflects on societal issues through a lens of hope, contrasting with typical narratives found in dance music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 No Flagman Ahead 5:19
- 2 Let It Flow 4:02
- 3 Reconcile 5:26
- 4 (There’s) Not a Lot 5:20
- 5 Four Miles to Ulm 5:29
- 6 My Horn 5:51
- 7 Whatchagonnado 4:38
- 8 Between Us 3:48
- 9 Heaven’s Too High 4:20
- 10 Sad News 6:35
- 11 Spot of Choice 4:43
- 12 20th Century Party Waste 5:23
- 13 Enimo Mine 4:28
Disc 2
- 1 Belle affaire 5:10
- 2 Vraiment Paris 4:48
- 3 No Way No War 6:18
- 4 Wanna Lay 5:54
- 5 Think Tank 3:56
- 6 Hip Jazz 3:55
- 7 Lieblingslied 5:07
- 8 This Beat Goes Boom 4:52
- 9 Club Mambo 3:20
- 10 Out-o-Fear 4:57
- 11 On & On 5:44
- 12 Mind Movie 6:07
Disc 3
- 1 The Patient 5:56
- 2 No Flagman Ahead (S. I. N. edit) 4:57
- 3 Let It Flow II 5:20
- 4 Belle affaire (Trüby/TT edit) 5:27
- 5 Vraiment Paris (TT edit) 4:52
- 6 Rot und rund 4:32
- 7 Get There II (And.Ypsilon remix) 3:33
- 8 This Beat Goes Boom (TT edit) 3:28
- 9 Swingbridge (TT edit) 4:24
- 10 Schubertplatz (TT edit) 5:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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