- 3LP
- Recommended
- New Release
Plug
Variety Magic
De:tuned
- Cat No: ASGDE058
- updated:2026-09-19
LUKE VIBERT is releasing a new album under the alias PLUG—the legendary artist behind the three-part EP series released on *Rising High Records* starting in 1995 and the 1996 album *Drum'N'Bass For Papa*! Comprising 11 tracks reportedly created using material from his own DAT archives from the mid-90s, this release blends ACID, IDM, rave, and trance elements with hip-hop-style sampling to create a unique blend of quirky catchiness. (Saito)
Track List
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A1. Plug - You're Better Than That
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B1. Plug - Sound & Safe
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B2. Plug - Who's In The House
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C1. Plug - Check This Out
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C2. Plug - I Wank In My Mother's Underwear
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D1. Plug - King Ring
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D2. Plug - Drums In Spring
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E1. Plug - Amental World
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E2. Plug - Variety Magic
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F1. Plug - Things Get Hot
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F2. Plug - Mr. Nod's Tune
Belgian label De:tuned once again dives into the innovative world of Luke Vibert, reviving his legendary Plug moniker with 'Variety Magic', the first new Plug album in nearly 15 years.
For this release, Vibert unearthed and hand-picked a collection of previously unreleased jungle and drum & bass gems, sourced straight from his original mid-90s DAT archive. The result is an 11-track ride through the raw energy and playful experimentation that made his early Plug work so distinctive, all infused with Vibert's unmistakable funk and mischievous flair.
Variety Magic is vibrant, bold, and delightfully off-kilter. A colourful homage to an iconic era, crafted for both deep listeners and the dancefloor. Stay tuned!
Visualised by the Variety Magi. Stencil Art by Pablo Fiasco and rewired by Openmind. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops.
For this release, Vibert unearthed and hand-picked a collection of previously unreleased jungle and drum & bass gems, sourced straight from his original mid-90s DAT archive. The result is an 11-track ride through the raw energy and playful experimentation that made his early Plug work so distinctive, all infused with Vibert's unmistakable funk and mischievous flair.
Variety Magic is vibrant, bold, and delightfully off-kilter. A colourful homage to an iconic era, crafted for both deep listeners and the dancefloor. Stay tuned!
Visualised by the Variety Magi. Stencil Art by Pablo Fiasco and rewired by Openmind. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops.
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『Belgian label De:tuned once again dives into the innovative world of Luke Vibert, reviving his legendary Plug moniker with 'Variety Magic', the first new Plug album in nearly 15 years.
For this release, Vibert unearthed and hand-picked a collection of previously unreleased jungle and drum & bass gems, sourced straight from his original mid-90s DAT archive. The result is an 11-track ride through the raw energy and playful experimentation that made his early Plug work so distinctive, all infused with Vibert's unmistakable funk and mischievous flair.
Variety Magic is vibrant, bold, and delightfully off-kilter. A colourful homage to an iconic era, crafted for both deep listeners and the dancefloor. Stay tuned!
Visualised by the Variety Magi. Stencil Art by Pablo Fiasco and rewired by Openmind. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops.』