Skyrager - Traces Of Illusion

Format: 2xLP, Comp

Media Condition:  Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
Country:    UK  
Released:  2023-05-12
Genre:       Electronic, Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:         Balearic, Leftfield, Soft Rock, Fusion

Comments:
Factory sealed brand spanking new

Although most widely known as one half of Psychemagik, McLewin has long been regarded as one of the UK’s most decorated crate-diggers – a DJ and record dealer recognised for his ability to unearth slept-on gems, private press obscurities and campfire-friendly curios. He’s already showcased his curatorial skills on a string of acclaimed and now sought-after comps – see Psychemagik’s Magik Cyrkles, Magik Sunrise and Magik Sunset Pt 1 & 2 – but Traces of Illusion marks the first time McLewin has put together a collection as Skyrager.

There’s no grand concept behind Traces of Illusion, though McLewin’s selections are universally tactile, sun-baked and effortlessly summery, evoking images of nights spent camped out in the Californian desert or beneath the vibrant canopy of an English forest at dusk. As you’d expect, there are no well-known anthems or ‘big tunes’ here, just an inspired selection of largely unknown musical nuggets.

Playlist

Notes:

A1. Tao (19) - Makin Love 4:07
A2. Larry M. Yañez - Xai Jua Jua 2:46
A3. Phil McDonnell - America 6:02
A4. Régis Tareau - Music Magic 3:43
B1. Reboshaze - 2nd Movement 6:51
B2. YMA - Tempted 3:30
B3. Daniel Sofer - Dewdrops 3:00
B4. Noel Stone - Dream Girl 4:45
C1. Brenda Kane - French Kissing 3:33
C2. Michael (78) - Bluebird Of Heaven 3:27
C3. Gregory Paul (2) - Sun 4:44
C4. Rhythm & Bliss - Song Of Earth And Sky 6:03
D1. Bob Bath Band - Traces Of Illusion 6:01
D2. Театрон - Swing 5:20
D3. Scott Fraser - Communiqué 6:37