Album Review: The Slithy Tove by ish!
Alright, let’s get into The Slithy Tove by ish!, an electronic masterpiece that dropped back in 2010 under the AERO Sessions label. If you’re into Leftfield beats, House grooves, UK Garage vibes, or even some Abstract Dubstep weirdness, this album is basically a playground for your ears. It’s got all sorts of styles mashed together, but somehow it works—like when you accidentally mix two snacks and end up with something unexpectedly tasty.
First off, big props to ish! for pulling off the DJ mix duties on this one. You can tell they weren’t just throwing tracks together willy-nilly; there’s thought behind how everything flows. Let’s zoom in on a couple tracks that really stuck with me because, honestly, 20+ tracks is a lot to unpack.
Track Highlights:
- "One Blood, One Source (Distance Remix)": Oh man, this one hits hard. The Distance remix adds this deep, brooding bassline that feels like it’s crawling right through your chest. There’s something hypnotic about the way the beat builds up and then drops out—it keeps you guessing, ya know? I remember listening to this late at night and feeling like I was floating somewhere between awake and asleep. Trippy stuff.
- "Love Cry (Joy Orbison Remix)": This track is pure mood. Joy Orbison knows how to twist vocals and melodies until they feel both familiar and kinda alien at the same time. The chopped-up voices layered over those skittering drums give me serious goosebumps every time. Plus, it’s got this melancholy vibe that makes you wanna stare out a rainy window while pretending you’re in a movie scene. Total vibe overload.
Overall Feel:
What I love most about The Slithy Tove is how unpredictable it is. Just when you think you’ve got its sound figured out, it throws another curveball at you. Like, “Paradise Circus (Breakage’s Tight Rope Remix)” has this cinematic drama to it, while “Mya Rave v2” goes full-on chaotic energy. It’s not always easy listening, but it’s definitely rewarding if you’re willing to go along for the ride.
Random Thought to End On:
You ever notice how albums like this feel like they exist outside of time? Even though it came out in 2010, it doesn’t feel dated. Maybe that’s because electronic music done well never really gets old—or maybe it’s just proof that ish! was ahead of their game. Either way, The Slithy Tove is one of those records that stays with you, kinda like that one friend who always shows up unannounced but somehow makes everything better anyway.
