Name: Jungle
Brand: Jungle

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

XLLP647

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r5877431]

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0634904064716

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

XLCD647

0634904164720

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Artist

Jungle

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Jungle is a British modern soul musical collective formed in 2013 by Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd-Watson. Known for their unique blend of funk, soul, and electronic music, Jungle has quickly gained recognition for their energetic live performances and infectious grooves.

With their self-titled debut album released in 2014, Jungle achieved critical acclaim and commercial success. Their distinctive sound combines catchy melodies with intricate production techniques, creating a fresh take on contemporary soul music.

Since then, Jungle has continued to captivate audiences worldwide with their electrifying stage presence and genre-defying sound. With each release, they push the boundaries of modern soul music while staying true to their roots. Whether you're a fan of funk or electronic music, Jungle's irresistible rhythms are sure to get you moving.

An independent record label, XL Recordings was launched in 1989 by Richard Russell and his team. Originally an off-shoot of City Beat Records, XL quickly became known for releasing rave and dance music. Over the years, XL has grown to become one of the leading labels in the industry, managing a roster of talented artists including *Leah Riches*, *a6001996*, and *a60243*. In 1996, XL officially incorporated and became the copyright-holder of its releases. To celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2004, XL launched their XLXV series of re-issues. Today, they continue to thrive as a pioneering force in the music world.

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London-based collective Jungle release their eponymous debut album on XL Recordings It's one of the year's most anticipated records. Their album was recorded between J's bedroom in Shepherds Bush, London and the XL Recordings studio in nearby Ladbroke Grove. There is no blueprint to Jungle's irresistible, life-enhancing, report-to-the-dancefloor sound but there are many ingredients. It's P-Funk and 'Grand Theft Auto', it's Curtis Mayfield and 'Tron', it's the Beach Boys and Joy Division and Marvin Gaye and Can, all cut up and refracted in a London neighbourhood where anything can happen. Those with long memories might detect a resurrection of A Certain Ratio or Chakk's fractured funk here. 

But for most of Jungle's growing and increasingly fanatical crowd it's not about the history. It's about a remedy for overstuffed pop and bloated stadium house and dull social realist rock. It's about getting back to the groove. It's the hottest day of the year. Slender bodies swaying in the heat haze. You're on a beach, but it's more than a beach - the colours are brighter, the sunlight warmer, the cool sea a more psychedelic shade of turquoise. And somewhere nearby there's a band playing. This is where Jungle want to take you. An infinite holiday, a place called bliss, a great escape from the grey and the everyday - because, as aesthetes from Oscar Wilde to Pharrell Williams knew, there is nothing so serious as fun and nothing as subversive as happiness.

Music GB

Discover Jungle by Jungle. London-based collective's eponymous debut album on XL Recordings. Available in LP and CD formats.