Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CS-TRU-007C

Colour

Yellow

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Tape

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060609667184

Total Cap

Yellow Tape

Artist

Bonobo

Genre US

Electronic

Label US

Tru Thoughts

<p>Simon Green, known by his stage name Bonobo, is a British musician, producer and DJ based in Los Angeles. He debuted with a trip-hop aesthetic and has since explored more upbeat approaches while experimenting with jazz and world music. His electronic sound incorporates the use of organic instrumentation and is recreated by a full band during his live performances.</p>
<p>In 2020, Bonobo founded his own label called OUTLIER.</p>

Newest Listed Items

“The foundation on which Bonobo has built his career” – Clash 
“Bonobo's first album is simply magic” – Rough Trade 
“Green has a real flair for dynamics which, in chill, is a remarkable achievement” – Pitchfork 
… Original praise for ‘Animal Magic’ 

Bonobo aka Simon Green – now one of the biggest names in dance music – first emerged at the tail end of the 90s as one of downtempo’s brightest stars. Originally released at the turn of the millennium, Bonobo’s breakout debut album – ‘Animal Magic’ has become a timeless record and a cult favourite amongst fans.

Recorded on an Akai 4-track tape recorder, ‘Animal Magic’s’ lo-fi and warm aesthetic is pressed for the first time on limited edition yellow shell cassette with an O-card case, including unique artwork taken from the original CD. An essential collector's item for all Bonobo fans worldwide.  

From the opening strains of ‘Sleepy Seven’ to the pensive closer ‘Silver’, ‘Animal Magic’ is filled with a deep emotional sensibility. ‘Terrapin’, one of the most compiled tracks on the album, is the record’s centrepiece, a hypnotic, delicate and emotive song formed around a single looped sitar. ‘Dinosaur’ goes for a slow, lumbering funk, buoyed by a trumpet that almost sounds like a brachiosaurus call, while ‘The Plug’ is laced in melancholy, producing an equally wondrous result. 

‘Animal Magic’ is the output of Simon Green’s time in the creative seaside town of Brighton and marked an important milestone in his musical maturity. The city acted as a vital influence, allowing him to develop his drum programming and production skills while DJing relentlessly around the fertile hub.

Animal Magic

Music US

Discover Animal Magic by Bonobo on limited edition yellow shell cassette. A timeless record praised for its lo-fi warmth and emotional sensibility. Released by Tru Thoughts.