Cold Busted takes a step outside what one might expect from the label with a new self-titled release from Moodprint. Then again, it’s really nothing unusual from a label that’s never ever easy to pin.
Taken in the context of beats with complex rhythms and samples derived from soul, funk, and the like, Moodprint fits right in; they just approach things from a more futuristic slant. An innovative crossover
between electronic, hip-hop, bass, funk, and ambient sounds.
Made up of nine tracks, Moodprint’s eponymous album is syrupy. Bright melodies, heavily sweetened synths, well-sourced vocals, and no-stone-left-unturned rhythms make it a treat to digest. Opener
“”Storyboard”” quickly sets the pace with a folk-like -- but totally electronic -- neuroticism. “”Prophet”” follows with intergalactic funk swagger, only hitting the brakes for dramatic effect. The subdued
maturity showed on the elegant, future R&B / hip-hop cut “”Flash”” is a particularly shining moment for the release. “”’96 JuKnow!”” and “”McElove”” are bubbly and emphatically chord-heavy, tip-toeing
towards the beloved early post-garage work of Mount Kimbie. By the end, an impression is made as Moodprint embraces and cements their name in sound.