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Title: Radiator
Release date: 15 October, 2007
Record label: Matchbox Recordings
Single: Flashbacks
Official website: Big Arm
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Send to a FriendPaul Ryder, the man who formed, named and helped create a sound for a generation with his old band Happy Mondays, is back with new band Big Arm. This time the Ryder brother with the good voice supplies lead vocals, and the dynamic and iconic bass sound that is Ryder’s own, firmly underpins the debut Big Arm album "Radiator".
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Curiously his vocals sound like himself, his brother Shaun, with a pinch of the legend that is Ian Curtis. With his track record of co-writing four top 10 albums and seven hit singles, Ryder’s new outfit is destined to follow suit with its ground-breaking grooveful fusion of electro-funked-up upbeat tunes that get right under your skin. As one fan so aptly put it: “The songs are all having a funky afro party in a two man tent with a box full of Wigan Casino classics mixed with Mike Pickering’s selection for election on a hazy Hacienda Club Nude night.”
Old Skool Mondays fans will not be disappointed and Northern Soulers will get on the groove in this hybrid fusion of f**ked-up fatness and souled-up chill.
Paul is joined by fellow Big Arm founder and legendary techno guru Pete Smith, aka DJ Blue, mastermind of Manchester hip hop outfit P Love and Blue. Pete has written with Moloko’s Roisin Murphy and has collaborated with St. Etienne, ACR, Mike Joyce, Lamb and Icelandic groovesters Gus Gus. Manchester luminary Daz Gilkinson adds slick guitar riffs to the Big Arm sound in his own unique and funky style while drum veteran Danny Short keeps the beat and his ass on the seat whilst delivering backing vocals. Lea Mullen, former Happy Mondays percussion player completes the rhythm section.
Production on the debut album was by Manchester’s most wanted Producer, Martin Hannett protege and Moby’s favourite, John Pennington. John is well known for working alongside acts like New Order, The Housemartins, Inspiral Carpets, The Smiths, Sisters of Mercy, Killing Joke and many more.
Their unique blend of infectious melodies, funked-up rhythm and trip hop tunes has already begun to infiltrate.
Be warned. BIG Arm. It’s large.
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