Name: HiggledyPiggledy
Brand: Slug

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Bonus disc: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-04-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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5060146098205

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mi0494lpx

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Yellow

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2020-04-16

5060146098274

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

Artist

Slug

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Memphis Industries

Memphis Industries is a British independent record label based in North London. Established in 1998 by the brothers Ollie Jacob and Matt Jacob, it has become a prominent player in the music industry. With their first release being Blue States' Forever EP, Memphis Industries quickly made a name for itself as a platform for talented artists.

Over the years, Memphis Industries has nurtured and supported numerous *artists* who have gone on to achieve great success. The label prides itself on its diverse roster, spanning various genres including indie rock, electronic, and folk. Their commitment to quality music has earned them an esteemed reputation among both fans and critics alike.

With an impressive catalog of releases under their belt, Memphis Industries continues to discover and promote emerging talent from around the world. Their passion for music shines through in every release they put out, making them a go-to destination for music lovers looking for something fresh and exciting.

Minneapolis, USA based underground hip-hop MC. *Slug* makes up half of the group Atmosphere as well as an extensive number of solo projects and other collaborations. He also manages and operates the influential underground label Rhymesayers Entertainment.
With his raw and introspective lyrics, *Slug* has gained a loyal following in the underground hip-hop scene. His unique storytelling ability combined with his emotive delivery sets him apart from other artists in the genre.
*Slug*'s music is often characterized by its honest and relatable themes, touching on topics such as love, loss, addiction, and personal growth. His thought-provoking lyrics resonate with listeners who appreciate authenticity and vulnerability in their music.

Slug return with a brand new album, HiggledyPiggledy, through Memphis Industries. Slug is the nom de plume of North East native Ian Black and, whereas acclaimed debut album Ripe was made in collaboration with Peter Brewis and David Brewis of Field Music, HiggledyPiggledy was composed, produced and played entirely by Black, enabling him to give free reign to his beguiling brand of Dada-rock. Lead track No Heavy Petting was consciously written to be an aggressive album opener, which pokes fun at Black’s own Mary Whitehouse-esque response to the sexualisation of music on television.

The album was inspired by a combination of The Residents, John Carpenter and the soundtracks of Don Cherry (particularly ‘Holy Mountain’) and Masahiko Sato (particularly Belladonna) plus the Dada art movement which will be self-evident to anyone who’s seen the hilarious and life affirming Slug live experience, replete with ever changing stage wear (snooker players, sailors, 50s jazz combo) and spontaneous crowd participation. Black intended HiggledyPiggledy to be a more minimal affair than debut Ripe, focussed more on rhythm and percussion. Thematically the record was written against the backdrop of political turmoil but really it’s about the strange life Black leads in his native Sunderland, an autodidact outsider living his life in Wetherspoons arguing with some of the questionable attitudes of locals. Blacks stated aim to “have fun writing truly horrible lyrics,” playing characters “venting in pubs, writing in the character of how some people think and behave.”

HiggledyPiggledy

Music GB