A 12-inch release from SOUND SIGNATURE in 1999, when THEO PARRISH selected MARCELLUS PITTMAN—who would later join 3 CHAIRS—as his partner. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Theo Parrish’s new single, his first since last year’s “In Motion.” “Weirdo”—a term for an eccentric, oddball—features unsettling synths, undulating bass, and a raw beat with complex time signatures and a featured MC. It brings to mind dancers executing their best moves. Two versions are included: a full-length mix and a nearly 7-minute original mi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)x with stripped-down beats—both are awesome. Track B2, “Imaginary Thug Funk,” is another stunning dance track with a thick, heavy bassline. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The A-side "You Forgot" features Genevieve Marantette—who would later join The Rotating Assembly—on vocals and Jerry The Cat on percussion. "Dirt Rhodes" pairs Rhodes piano with Theo's signature raw groove. A masterpiece etched into house music history. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

欠番だったSOUND SIGNATUREの21番。アルバム「The Afromation」でもアフロミニマルなビートダウンでデトロイトハウスファンを魅了したPSYCHOSTASIA主宰REGGIE DOKESとMAHOGANIからのリリースでもお馴染みのPIRAHNAHEADによるタッグNAPI HEDZ(ラベルの表記はNapihedsになっています)。

A welcome repress of a definitive early THEO PARRISH record, originally issued in 1996 on DANIEL BELL's label ELEVATE and later reissued on 〈SOUND SIGNATURE〉! "Lake Shore Drive" also appeared on "Small Black Church" from KDJ. And "Walking Thru The Sky," a classic among his early classics, is a different version from the one included on "Roots Rivisited." "Early Byrd" also turns up on CASSY's mix. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

A soulful deep house classic is born!! KAI ALCE remixes "Digital Love," the track DJ KEMIT recorded with UK soul act LOOSE ENDS' Carl McIntosh on vocals for his 2012 album "Everlasting." Though uncredited, Byron The Aquarius also takes part. Supremely silky soul. The magical mixing and the meticulous attention to sound really shine through. The beauty of deep house. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

初回分即完売だったセオの12インチ。追加プレス入荷しました！近年のセオのリズム、グルーヴの新たな領域への挑戦と、鍵盤、音響、心打つ、しなやかに力強い歌の力。名曲の誕生です。A-SIDEはヴォーカル・バージョン、B-SIDEはインスト・バージョン。 (サイトウ)

良いリリースの続く〈SOUND SIGNATURE〉から、セオ・パリッシュの新作。 「This Is For You」でもフィーチャリングされたデトロイトのシンガーMAURISSA ROSEをフォーチャリング。シンセ、マシーンビートと、トライバルなビート、リズムを組み合わせたセオらしい淡々とフリークアウトを誘うような複合拍子でグルーヴするダンサーチューン。B-SIDEは、インスト・ダブ・バージョン。 (サイトウ)

A collaboration with MARCELLUS PITTMAN, who runs his own Unirhythm label and has earned Theo Parrish's deep trust through the T.O.M. Project with Omar-S, his role as the fourth member of 3 Chairs, and his participation in The Rotating Assembly. The extraordinary low-end vibrations here could never be contained in an mp3. A dope dancer that recalls ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)the Parallel Dimensions era. The same track appears on both sides. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Polyrhythmic, dope dance beats, and experimental grooves. The closing track, “Daughters of Stardusts,” which is built around percussive sounds, is also insane. Sleeve designed by THMAS XU. 2x12-inch. Currently available on vinyl only. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Following MOODYMANN's "Music Is ... Moodymann," Theo Parrish's "Smile" — originally released in 1997 on the mysterious UK imprint 〈Music Is...RECORDS LTD〉 and long a premium item on the second-hand market — gets a vinyl reissue. This double pack adds "Lost Keys" (originally the B1) along with two cuts released in 2001 on 〈Music Is...RECORDS LTD〉 as ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito) MU 007, "Dreamer's Blues" and "Lost Angel." "Smile" delivers early Theo Parrish's subliminal, fat, raw groove, while "Dreamer's Blues" is low-slung afro-psychedelia featuring JERRY THE CAT on percussion. Don't sleep on the minimal, deep and heavy groove of "Lost Keys" or the super-deep "Lost Angel"! (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The information sheet carries Theo's own words, making clear that this refers to the body and mind rather than to social conditions:

"Traffic Jams are truly coagulation and inflammation within the body. Mental stress is a Traffic Jam. Every moment of stagnation is the fault of Traffic Jams. Fear and doubt in the heart are Traffic Jams."
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The phrase "Positive Mental Attitude" in the Side-1 title "Positive Mental Attitude Solves All" is noted as a quotation from "Attitude," the classic by BAD BRAINS, the Rastafari-influenced pioneers of US hardcore punk. The B-side is the title track, "Traffic Jams." At 9:18 and just over 11 minutes, these are deep dance journeys reaching for greater heights with a spirit that refuses to settle for existing styles and a thoroughly physical dance groove. Guidance for turbulent times. Recommended. (Saito)

Polyrhythmic, refined, and raw all at once. "Orange Barrel Action (Yellow Flashing Light Mix)" is tight and percussive with dope sound design, calling to mind Theo Parrish's early work. The B-side works in live drum samples, surface noise, voices, piano, keys and prepared sounds — machine-like yet physical, another dope slab of Theo Parrish sound. Killer stuff. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

この曲には何度もやられました。THEO PARRISHのベストに挙げる人も多い、代表曲「Overyohead」を収録の名作6番。何時まで経っても色褪せないだろう奇跡的なディープネス！「Dance Of The Drunken Drums」も今聴いてもドープです。 (サイトウ)

1996年のデビュー以降、ディープハウス、ハウスミュージック、ダンスフロアに変革を起こしてきたTHEO PARRISH。2014年の「American Intelligence」以来となるフルアルバム「Wuddaji」リリースされました。初回分は即完売という人気ぶり。打ち込みの数列的なシーケンスの構築とアフリカン・リズムに影響を強く受けたポリリズム、ポリフォニー、ビートサイエンス。セオらしい強靭なグルーヴと躍動感が溢れ、ダンスフロアでのサイケデリアを更新しています。すごいと思います。高いですが出来るだけ値段抑えました。是非ともどうぞ。 (サイトウ)

Warren Harris，Marcellus Pittman，Jerry The Catも参加した2000年代中期THEO PARRISHのプロジェクトTHE ROTATING ASSEMBLY。流れ打つパーカッション、口篭ったような音像、しなやか！身体性、色気。素晴らしすぎる。両テイク共に素晴らしいです。 (サイトウ)

The first installment of "Gentrified Love," THEO PARRISH's new EP series on SOUND SIGNATURE, released with a rotating cast of featured musicians. PT 1 leads with L.A. vocalist KITTEN KUROI, plus Detroit keyboardist AMP FIDDLER (well known from MAHOGANI and more) and THE ROTATING ASSEMBLY trumpeter JOHN DOUGLAS. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

AMP FIDDLER, LAのR&BシンガーKITTEN KUROIをフィーチャリングした第1弾, WAAJEEDとギタリストDuminie DePorresをフィーチャリングした第2弾に続いて、「Gentrified Love Part. 3」はAMP FIDDLERの鍵盤(最高)とデトロイトのR&BシンガーIDEEYAHをフィーチャリングした「Trust」。B-SIDEはセオ流P-FUNK,　AMP FIDDLERの鍵盤に不意に挿入されるオールドR&B/ソウルサンプルの展開もにくい圧巻の身体性高いグルーヴの曲。すごい！ (サイトウ)