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The downtempo legacy of Tosca continues. Originally released in 2005, J.A.C. is the fourth studio album by the Austrian duo - an album dedicated to their then newly born sons, “Joshua, Arthur, Conrad”. For its 20th anniversary, which also marks !K7's 40th anniversary, it has been fully remastered and compiled into a beautiful gatefold 2LP.

Between the release of their classic Dehli 9 and J.A.C., the two entered fatherhood. As all Tosca albums relate to biographic events in the life of Huber and Dorfmeister, the birth of their sons naturally called for an album dedication. J.A.C. is perhaps the most consistent formulation of both, the carefree and melancholic sound of Tosca.

The melodies quicken, the grooves are funky and laidback and the variety of musical styles are marked by a wide choice. Additionally, from 2003 onwards, Tosca became a full band, with live debuts by the side of the likes of Earl Zinger, MC Farda P (Rockers Hi-Fi) and Graf Hadik.

It's this new found live experience and the increased interest in the digitally untouched sound of real instruments that marks the character of this landmark Tosca album the most, besides the characteristic Tosca mood. — (via Label)

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Tosca is the recording name for electronica duo Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber. Fans of Kruder & Dorfmeister (Richard Dorfmeister's better known main project) will already be familiar with Tosca's down-tempo, groove-oriented vibe, and J.A.C., the duo's fourth release, delivers more of the same, with impressive attention to creating lush, relaxing cushions of sound. Live instrumentation fleshes out the programming here, and Dorfmeister and Huber's artful work at the boards keeps the synthesis smooth and sophisticated, with enough contemporary production flourishes to keep things varied and high-minded.

The retro lounge feel of "Heidi Bruhl," for example, is offset by the smoothly rolling groove of "John Lee Huber," and whereas most of J.A.C. spins out jazzy, laid-back atmospheres, there are a few scattered moments, like the electro-funk of "Damentag," where the energy receives a welcome boost. A host of guest vocalists lend their talents to the outing, making J.A.C. a fun, fine stereo selection for mellow, elegant socializing or a solo headphone experience. — (via AllMusic)

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Label: !K7 Records
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Reissued: 2025 // Original: 2005
Genre: Electronic
Style: Dub, Downtempo

File under: Electronic // Downtempo
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