A Long Weight by Timmy S & JB: Tech House That’ll Make You Go “Huh, Not Bad”
Alright, let’s talk about A Long Weight, the 2019 tech house banger from UK duo Timmy S & JB. Released on Holding Hands (a label that knows how to hold our attention, apparently), this album is like that friend who always shows up late but still steals the party. It oozes electronic vibes with enough groove to keep your feet moving and your brain mildly confused in the best way.
Now, I’m not gonna lie—this isn’t some deep, philosophical masterpiece where every beat has a hidden meaning or whatever. But it doesn’t need to be. What it does do is slap hard enough to make you forget you were supposed to fold laundry an hour ago. Let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me because they’re just… memorable.
First up, “Hot Lumps.” Oh man, where do I even start? This track feels like walking into a dimly lit basement rave at 3 AM when everyone’s lost their minds but somehow found their rhythm. The bassline hits like a rogue shopping cart—unexpected, yet oddly satisfying—and the synths swirl around like someone spilled glitter all over the mix. And yeah, sure, the title might sound like something out of a bad pun contest, but hey, it works. By the time the breakdown rolls in, you're either dancing like no one's watching or questioning all your life choices. Either way, mission accomplished.
Then there's “I Got You.” No, it’s not some sappy love song; it’s more like tech house giving you a firm pat on the back while whispering, “You got this… maybe.” The percussion here is sharp enough to cut glass, but instead of slicing through your eardrums, it just tickles them. There’s this cheeky little vocal sample sprinkled throughout that keeps things playful without trying too hard. Honestly, if this track were a person, it’d be the cool cousin who shows up unannounced with pizza and stories you didn’t know you needed.
So yeah, A Long Weight ain’t perfect, but it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes music just needs to vibe harder than it thinks, and these guys nailed that balance. It’s raw, fun, and unapologetically itself—a bit like showing up to a fancy dinner wearing sneakers.
Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth and demand proof we can dance, I’m playing this album. Because if humanity goes down, we’re going down with tech house blasting loud enough for the cosmos to hear us. Cheers to Timmy S & JB for making space jams worth remembering!
