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All formats (except Test Pressing & Cassette) are Pre-orders, shipping out on or around November 29th, 2024. Check this release page for updates.

Vinyl
12" Sky Blue Colored Vinyl -or- 12" Black Vinyl (180g)
Full Color Labels
Polyethylene Inner Sleeve
12" Premium 3mm Spined Sleeves 350gsm
12" Square Insert with Sleeve Artwork
Sealed in a Polywrap (Permanent/Tamper Proof) Sleeve
Hype Sticker on Polywrap
500 Copies

Cassette
Premium Ferric Tape
Yellow Shell
2-Panel J-Card - Printed Full Color Both Sides
Full Coverage Shell Print - Full Color
Clear Norelco Cases
Shrink Wrapped
100 Copies

Test Pressing
Black Vinyl
Printed Test Pressing Labels
White Jacket with no Hole
Sticker on Front
Numbered on Back
Numbered on Vinyl
Includes 4" Round Cold Busted 'Stereo At Its Best...' Sticker
All inside a Clear Resealable Record Bag
10 Copies

Records are packed between the Sleeve and the Insert, inside the Polywrap, to avoid Seam Splits. 

Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
Metal Processing by RTI
Pressed at Mobineko

In their captivating collaborative album, Imaginarium, the dazzling duo of Savages & Tripcat invites listeners on a mesmerizing journey through downtempo, trip-hop, exotica, and chill-out soundscapes. The album’s 13 tracks showcase the artists' unique blend of classical influences, electronic experimentation, and hip-hop sensibilities, creating a sonic caravan that transports the listener to a realm of dreamy escapism.

Among the standout tracks is “Barefoot In Paradise,” which opens with delicate harps and strings before seamlessly transitioning into a hypnotic hip-hop beat. The ethereal flutes, chiming pianos, and the stuttering hi-hat create a cosmic lounge vibe that evokes floating above city lights in a dizzy dream. Another highlight, “Tropical Breeze,” features spacious vibraphone and jazzy horns reminiscent of a bygone era, complemented by exotic slack guitar melodies and crisp beats. The track feels like a steady ride on a jungle cruise, immersing the listener in its lush, vibrant atmosphere.

“Sweet Tears” showcases the duo’s ability to infuse emotion into their instrumental compositions. The plaintive vocal hook, time-warped soul patterns, and sauteed rhythm guitar riffs converge to create a sense of loneliness transformed through the embrace of warm beats. The track’s electric piano and flute elements add depth and texture to the already rich soundscape.

Savages & Tripcat’s Imaginarium delivers irrefutable evidence of the pair’s musical prowess and shared vision. The album’s cohesive yet diverse tracks offer a fresh, immersive listening experience that will resonate with fans of the downtempo and instrumental hip-hop genres. It’s another on-point release from the Cold Busted family.

1. Savages & Tripcat - Corazon (3:13)    
2. Savages & Tripcat - Music For Lovers (2:07)    
3. Savages & Tripcat - La Senorita (2:18)    
4. Savages & Tripcat - Sangria Style (2:03)    
5. Savages & Tripcat - Me, You, Meow (2:02)
6. Savages & Tripcat - Ode To Marijuana (2:38)    
7. Savages & Tripcat - Barefoot In Paradise (2:20)    
8. Savages & Tripcat - Call Of The Nymph (2:42)    
9. Savages & Tripcat - Voyage To Azure (2:56)    
10. Savages & Tripcat - Tropical Breeze (3:10)    
11. Savages & Tripcat - Coco (2:40)    
12. Savages & Tripcat - Sweet Tears (3:02)    
13. Savages & Tripcat - Farewell (2:28)