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All formats are Pre-orders, shipping out on or around October 18th, 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
Clear Shell
2-Panel J-Card - Printed Full Color Both Sides
Full Coverage Shell Print - Full Color
Clear Norelco Cases
Shrink Wrapped
100 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)