Like a fine vintage brought up from the cellar in a dusty, yet splendid, old bottle, Holmes pours a glass of rare quality with a lush bouquet.
He draws upon the reference points of trashy punk and old soul, throws in a pinch of filthy funk, and blends it all together with a raw and gritty production. The heady atmosphere is is like that of a grand drawing room, filled with pungent cigar smoke.
An infectious and melodic Hammond groove whirls around a background of blunted beats, punctuated with scatterings of sci-fi soundtrack.
Interpretations come from The New Alluminists (Paper Recordings), who add a 4/4 kick, Skylab's sci-fi adventure, and Kieran Hebden (Fridge-Fourtet) brings up the beats with a more percussive feel. '69 Police' is a treasure - perfectly preserved for future generations to appreciate.
by Mimi Eclectic Electric