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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)
Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
Pressed at Mobineko
Recorded in Hungary
Produced and Arranged by Savages & Tripcat
All songs written by N. Kürtössy & S. Lakatos
Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
Manufactured by Mobineko
Front collage courtesy of Krystyna C. Laycraft
Back collage courtesy of Savages & Tripcat
Design by Vitamin D
Executive Producer, Derrick Daisey
All works registered with Some Cutz Up (ASCAP)
* 'Barefoot In Paradise' contains a sample of the recording 'On a Warm Night' as performed by the 101 Strings Orchestra.
Written by Les Baxter.
Published by Bax Music.
Courtesy of Countdown Media.
* 'Tropical Breeze' contains a sample of the recording 'Sakura - Pagoda Bells' as performed by Paul Page.
Written by Paul Page.
Published by Psychedelic Sorcery Music.
Courtesy of Subliminal Sounds.
* 'Sweet Tears' contains samples from the following recordings, 'Jealous' as performed by Bill Giant.
Written by Bill Giant, Florence Kaye, Bernie Baum.
Published by Giant Baum Kaye Music LLC, Songs of Giant Baum Kaye.
Courtesy of Giant Baum Kaye Music.
'Ginealach' as performed by Alexander Flood.
Written by Alexander Flood.
Published by Jabibi Publishing.
Courtesy of Jakarta Records.
*Songs made possible by Tracklib