Ad Bourke - Prelude Ep

Review by Jonathan Rosemont

Alright, let’s dive into Ad Bourke’s Prelude EP, a little gem from 2013 that’s still worth talking about. This UK-born release on Five Fold is all about those electronic vibes, leaning heavy into house and deep house styles. If you’re into beats that feel like they’re hugging your brain while also making you wanna move, this one’s for you. Now, I gotta shout out two tracks here because they stuck with me in different ways. First up is the title track, “Prelude.” Man, this thing just sneaks up on you. It starts off kinda chill, like it’s easing you into the vibe without trying too hard. But then—boom!—the groove kicks in, and suddenly you’re vibing so hard you forget what day it is. The bassline? Super smooth. Like butter-on-a-hot-pan smooth. And there’s this subtle build-up that keeps you hooked, like waiting for the punchline of a really good joke. You know when a track feels like it was made specifically for late-night drives or staring out rainy windows? Yeah, that’s “Prelude” in a nutshell. Then there’s “A Night In Almeria,” which hits totally different but somehow fits right in. This one feels cinematic, like it could be the soundtrack to some moody indie film where the main character has an existential crisis at 3 AM. There’s this haunting melody running through it, paired with these crisp percussion hits that keep things grounded. Honestly, every time I hear it, I picture myself walking down a dimly lit street somewhere far away, maybe even in Almeria (wherever that is). It’s dreamy but not overly sentimental, if that makes sense. Like, it lets you fill in the blanks yourself instead of spoon-feeding you emotions. The other tracks, “Equinox” and “Astral,” are solid too, don’t get me wrong. They’ve got their own charm, especially if you’re digging the whole deep house aesthetic. But for me, “Prelude” and “A Night In Almeria” are the ones that stick around long after the music stops. You know what’s wild though? Listening to this EP now feels almost nostalgic, even though it came out less than ten years ago. Maybe it’s because deep house has evolved so much since then, or maybe it’s just how music can transport you back to certain moments in life. Either way, Prelude EP holds up surprisingly well. Kinda makes me wonder what Ad Bourke’s been up to lately. Hopefully more tunes as hypnotic as these! Oh, and random thought: wouldn’t it be cool if someone remixed “A Night In Almeria” with live saxophone? Just throwing that out there.

Artist: Ad Bourke
Album: Prelude Ep

Electronic

2013

Rating: 4.93

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Filename: ad-bourke-prelude-ep.zip

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
A Night In Almeria
Astral
Equinox
Prelude

Video

AD Bourke - Prelude (Five Fold Records)

AD Bourke - Astral (Five Fold Records)

AD Bourke - Equinox (Five Fold Records)

AD Bourke - A Night In Almeria (Five Fold Records)

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Catalog Numbers

FFOLD 001

Labels

Five Fold

Listen online

lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören

Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM

About Ad Bourke

Italian singer and producer, based in Rome.

Real Name

Adam Bourke

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A. Bourke
AD Bourke
Ad Bourke

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Prelude EP* by Ad Bourke is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 2013 in the UK, it blends House and Deep House styles seamlessly. The track "A Night In Almeria" feels like a journey, almost cinematic. It’s wild how music can transport you to another place without saying a word.

Comments

mooankids

2025-03-05

very nice style

civilized8

2025-03-04

Deliciously genius!

joelozogula

2025-03-03

no words for this one

zhongdao

2025-03-03

fantastic...just brilians

pauloecoprint1971

2025-03-02

beautiful

devidngz

2025-03-01

Wow, very impressed with your style, super underground but jazzy and cozy as fuck.

willjonj

2025-02-28

The last track of EP "A Night in Almeria" thanks for this tribute to my city :) excellent music....

vivendocomanoes

2025-02-27

Heard this on point-blank FM. Sounds awesome. Reminds me of the work of 80's talented composer John Carpenter - films include Halloween, The Thing, Escape from New York etc. I agree with @Sean Khan it definitely has an old school vibe with the new. Loving it at 3:25 and the sounds of synthesiser and bass. Magical! ??