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A Man Called Adam’s ‘Barefoot In The Head’
24 Jun 2004
On August 2nd, A Man Called Adam’s ‘Barefoot In The Head’ enjoys a deserved re-release through Southern Fried Records. This seminal slice of acid-dipped Balearia is the second track to be taken from their forthcoming retrospective, ‘All My Favourite,’ released 12th July.
Alongside the legendary original comes a first class remix package that laces Sally Rodgers’s quixotic vocals with everything from glimmering guitar strums to squelching basslines. The Fug Remix takes a sunny trip through winding salt lakes down to the lapping shores of Salinas, before the Cornizenco re-rub leads us to KM5 for an evening of clicking pads and balmy moonlit skies. Nudging proceedings up a notch are Justin Robertson and Cagedbaby with a healthy dose of nu-acid-house grime.
‘Barefoot In The Head’ was first witnessed by a bemused crowd at Pacha in 1990. “The gig was very last minute and I’m not sure anyone really knew what to expect,” recalls Sally. “In the end it turned out to be one of my most memorable experiences. We were on Charlie Chester’s trip to Ibiza. Back then the track really encapsulated a lot of people’s drug experiences but now with the Acoustic version we’ve taken it so far beyond that. It’s evolved into a song about love, emancipation and expanding your mind - there’s even some pagan poetry thrown in,” she laughs. “There’re just so many ways to interpret it and I still get a lump in my throat when we’re performing it.” By now, Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones should really need little introduction. At the dawn of club culture they embarked on what would be a groundbreaking fourteen years. After the Charlie Chester-led exploration of Ibiza they returned to the UK and proceeded to make some of the most pioneering music of our time, including their debut album ‘The Apple.’ They defined the sunset sounds of Ibiza’s Café Del Mar and Mambo with the ‘Duende’ LP – with tracks like ‘Easter Song’ and ‘Estelle’ becoming two of the most requested compiled chill-out tracks in existence.
The rest of the decade saw them found their free-thinking Other label in 1993, setting up both the influential Planet Jazz series for Other and the Heavenly Records ‘High in a Basement ‘ showcase of British house talent. Along the way they dropped the nu-disco classic ‘Que tal America’ on Chicago’s ultra-cool Prescription Records, and compiled React Music’s ‘Real Ibiza LPs.’
A Man Called Adam’s music has been used to advertise everything from Gin to All Bran, and they helped push club culture into dimensions never thought possible. Fourteen years later they remain as relevant as ever with a retrospective album including eight new tracks released 12th July and tour dates lined up at Glastonbury, Creamfields and The Big Chill amongst others.
“It’s just so nice to be back,” says Steve. “We look back at what we’ve done and we’re proud. It’s not been an easy ride, but what is? We’re idiosyncratic, things come and things go, but they’ll always come back to you,” he smiles.
A Man Called Adam are back with ‘Barefoot In The Head’ released through Southern Fried Records on 3rd August. A third single to be taken from the album, ‘All My Favourite,’ will follow.
(dancefrontdoor)
sally rodgers (a man called adam) and
andy wilson (balearia @ cadena 100) at
the 2nd sunday best beach party last year
24 Jun 2004
On August 2nd, A Man Called Adam’s ‘Barefoot In The Head’ enjoys a deserved re-release through Southern Fried Records. This seminal slice of acid-dipped Balearia is the second track to be taken from their forthcoming retrospective, ‘All My Favourite,’ released 12th July.
Alongside the legendary original comes a first class remix package that laces Sally Rodgers’s quixotic vocals with everything from glimmering guitar strums to squelching basslines. The Fug Remix takes a sunny trip through winding salt lakes down to the lapping shores of Salinas, before the Cornizenco re-rub leads us to KM5 for an evening of clicking pads and balmy moonlit skies. Nudging proceedings up a notch are Justin Robertson and Cagedbaby with a healthy dose of nu-acid-house grime.
‘Barefoot In The Head’ was first witnessed by a bemused crowd at Pacha in 1990. “The gig was very last minute and I’m not sure anyone really knew what to expect,” recalls Sally. “In the end it turned out to be one of my most memorable experiences. We were on Charlie Chester’s trip to Ibiza. Back then the track really encapsulated a lot of people’s drug experiences but now with the Acoustic version we’ve taken it so far beyond that. It’s evolved into a song about love, emancipation and expanding your mind - there’s even some pagan poetry thrown in,” she laughs. “There’re just so many ways to interpret it and I still get a lump in my throat when we’re performing it.” By now, Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones should really need little introduction. At the dawn of club culture they embarked on what would be a groundbreaking fourteen years. After the Charlie Chester-led exploration of Ibiza they returned to the UK and proceeded to make some of the most pioneering music of our time, including their debut album ‘The Apple.’ They defined the sunset sounds of Ibiza’s Café Del Mar and Mambo with the ‘Duende’ LP – with tracks like ‘Easter Song’ and ‘Estelle’ becoming two of the most requested compiled chill-out tracks in existence.
The rest of the decade saw them found their free-thinking Other label in 1993, setting up both the influential Planet Jazz series for Other and the Heavenly Records ‘High in a Basement ‘ showcase of British house talent. Along the way they dropped the nu-disco classic ‘Que tal America’ on Chicago’s ultra-cool Prescription Records, and compiled React Music’s ‘Real Ibiza LPs.’
A Man Called Adam’s music has been used to advertise everything from Gin to All Bran, and they helped push club culture into dimensions never thought possible. Fourteen years later they remain as relevant as ever with a retrospective album including eight new tracks released 12th July and tour dates lined up at Glastonbury, Creamfields and The Big Chill amongst others.
“It’s just so nice to be back,” says Steve. “We look back at what we’ve done and we’re proud. It’s not been an easy ride, but what is? We’re idiosyncratic, things come and things go, but they’ll always come back to you,” he smiles.
A Man Called Adam are back with ‘Barefoot In The Head’ released through Southern Fried Records on 3rd August. A third single to be taken from the album, ‘All My Favourite,’ will follow.
(dancefrontdoor)
sally rodgers (a man called adam) and
andy wilson (balearia @ cadena 100) at
the 2nd sunday best beach party last year
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