The foundation on which Bonobo has built his career Clash Bonobo’s first album is simply magic Rough Trade Green has a real flair for dynamics which, in chill, is a remarkable achievement Pitchfork Original praise for Animal Magic Bonobo aka Simon Green now one of the biggest names in dance music first emerged at the tail end of the 90s as one of downtempos brightest stars. Originally released at the turn of the millennium, Bonobos breakout debut album Animal Magic has become a timeless record and a cult favourite amongst fans. Recorded on an Akai 4-track tape recorder, Animal Magics lo-fi and warm aesthetic is pressed for the first time on limited edition yellow shell cassette with an O-card case, including unique artwork taken from the original CD. An essential collector’s item for all Bonobo fans worldwide. From the opening strains of Sleepy Seven to the pensive closer Silver, Animal Magic is filled with a deep emotional sensibility. Terrapin, one of the most compiled tracks on the album, is the records centrepiece, a hypnotic, delicate and emotive song formed around a single looped sitar. Dinosaur goes for a slow, lumbering funk, buoyed by a trumpet that almost sounds like a brachiosaurus call, while The Plug is laced in melancholy, producing an equally wondrous result. Animal Magic is the output of Simon Greens time in the creative seaside town of Brighton and marked an important milestone in his musical maturity. The city acted as a vital influence, allowing him to develop his drum programming and production skills while DJing relentlessly around the fertile hub.

• Released: 05/17/2024
• Genre: Dance & Electronic
• Format Detail: Cassette, Yellow Cassette, Special Artwork O-card
• Format: Cassette
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item’s shipment.**