Name: Man Made Object
Brand: GoGo Penguin

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4764834

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Limited edition

Release date

2016-02-01

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Universal

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 GoGo Penguin

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Jazz

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Blue Note

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

GoGo Penguin is a British contemporary jazz trio hailing from Manchester. Consisting of Chris Illingworth on piano, Nick Blacka on bass, and Jon Scott on drums, they have made a name for themselves with their unique blend of jazz, electronica, and classical music influences. With their mesmerizing performances and innovative compositions, GoGo Penguin has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music is characterized by intricate melodies, rhythmic complexity, and a sense of adventure that pushes the boundaries of traditional jazz. Whether you're a fan of jazz or simply appreciate great music, GoGo Penguin is sure to leave you spellbound.

GoGo Penguin

'​Man Made Object' is the exciting new release from GoGo Penguin, a follow up to their previous album, 'v2.0', which saw itself on the Mercury shortlist. Although they're an acoustic band, GoGo Penguin's music draws from many areas of contemporary electronic music, one where you can hear arcade game bleeps, glitchy breakbeats, hypnotic Aphex-style melodies, grinding basslines and a rumbling low-end. It has been described as 'acoustic electronica', which perfectly sums up the writing process. 'Man Made Object', like its predecessor, was recorded at Giant Wafer residential studios in Mid-Wales, and completed at 80hz in Newton Heath, Manchester, with engineering and production by Joe Reiser and Brendan Williams. It is also the band's first recording in a prestigious three-album deal with Blue Note, putting them in a tiny elite of Brits - one that includes Stan Tracey, Andy Sheppard, Orphy Robinson, Us3 and Van Morrison to sign with the label.

Man Made Object

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