Name: Vanguard Street Art
Brand: Various

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ART001CD

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-09-03

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7502387736266

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

ART001LP

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5056032341845

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Various

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Reggae / Dub

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Vanguard

Compiled by DJ Boca 45 (Scott Hendy), Vanguard brings together the seminal tracks that defined the rebellious era which saw the birth of the Bristol Sound for the first time. Featured tracks include an exclusive re-release of Any Love - the first ever track by Massive Attack released on Massive Attack Records in 1988, Smith and Mighty's breakout hit Walk On, Purple Penguin's downtempo classic Memphis and other trip hop classics. The LP celebrates the globally recognised Bristol Sound whose experimental breakbeat rhythms and influence still dominate the scene today. 

Along with classic tracks from the '90's into the '00's and beyond, the album uncovers lesser known cuts by some of Bristol's pioneering musicians such as One Cut and West Country hip hop's finest Aspects. The explosion of the Bristol Sound coincided with the boom in UK street art which led to fruitful collaborations between artists and musicians. Finding inspiration in each other's work, street artists frequently designed rave posters, logos and cover art while DJs provided the beats to accompany street artists' clandestine painting. 

<i>Vanguard The Album</i> pays homage to these relationships with a beautifully put together gatefold LP featuring iconic cover art designed by some of the biggest names in street art such as Inkie, Dicy, Will Barras and Nick Walker. These early works capture the boisterous energy of the era and confirm Bristol's status as an extraordinary cultural melting pot. The curated tracks are also linked in that all were originally released with bespoke original covers from legendary Bristol street artists, including Banksy and Will Barras, tying its release to Vanguard's current exhibition Bristol Street Art: The Evolution of a Global Movement at M Shed, Bristol, running until October.

Vanguard Street Art

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