Dial 'M' for Monkey

by Bonobo

Dial 'M' for Monkey cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 June 2003
  • Label: Ninja Tune
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 41:26
  • Community rating: 4.09/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The second album from British producer Simon Green, 'Dial 'M' for Monkey' is a landmark release in the downtempo and nu jazz scenes of the early 2000s. The record expands on his debut by incorporating more live instrumentation alongside intricate electronic production and a rich tapestry of samples. It's a beautifully crafted album, celebrated for its mellow, groovy, and sophisticated atmosphere that remains timelessly chill.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, rhythmic, atmospheric, sampling, downtempo

Tracklist

  1. Noctuary (5:22)
  2. Flutter (4:44)
  3. D Song (5:19)
  4. Change Down (4:33)
  5. Wayward Bob (4:39)
  6. Pick Up (4:08)
  7. Something for Windy (1:11)
  8. Nothing Owed (6:16)
  9. Light Pattern (5:12)

Credits

  • Bonobo - primary artist
  • Andy Ross - flute
  • Ben Cooke - saxophone [sax]
  • Conkerco - film director

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