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Track Listings
| 1. Noctuary |
| 2. Flutter |
| 3. D Song |
| 4. Change Down |
| 5. Wayward Bob |
| 6. Pick Up |
| 7. Something For Windy |
| 8. Nothing Owed |
| 9. Light Pattern |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Bonobo is Brighton-based beatmaker Simon Green's chosen moniker, and Dial M for Monkey follows naturally on from a selection of excellent records he has released over the last couple of years. Known for concocting hip-hop skeletons in his studio and then fleshing them out with live instrumentation and lush melodies, Green has excelled himself covering his erstwhile tunes with a sprinkling of magic dust that gives the whole thing a yearning, seductive glow. Meandering along at its own unhurried pace, Dial M… coruscates constantly with bright percussive sounds and reverie-inducing moods, casually introducing us to the producer's fantastic melodic content, array of innovative ideas and delicate sound-sculpting. In all, this is the sound of a man quietly inviting us into his private dream world for a nice cup of herbal tea and a biscuit. It'd be rude not to, wouldn't it? --Paul Sullivan
Wire, September 2003
The downtempo soundscapes of Dial M For Monkey are ideal for luxuriating in, indolence is bliss
Funky downtempo breaks, smoky double bass and splashes of cinematic magic remaining the order of the day
Funky downtempo breaks, smoky double bass and splashes of cinematic magic remaining the order of the day
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ok iv'e just finnished listening to the album. i settled down and really listened and it is sheer brilliance! from the first harp chords of "noctuary," to the fade out of "light pattern," i was constantly interested. I havn't listened so intently to an album since i got Geogaddi By Boards Of Canada! this album is set to sore in my list of personal favorites. I recomend this as ESSENTIAL LISTENING for any one who is into Boards of Canada, Kruder and Dorfmeister or Diplo but also for any one just getting into the genre of Chill out electronica. I would advise anyone listening to this for the first time to settle down and really set aside some time to listen to it properly. Don't analise it first time round just let it take you where it goes. be prepared to be blown away by this album. overall a stunningly chilled album that makes me extatic about the fact that i own ear drums!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bonobo just keep getting better! It is not often the second and third album are as good as the first but Bonobo have proved that theory wrong. This magical masterpiece of relaxing tunes with body moving beats works a treat.
If anyone is into Royksopp or Lemon Jelly this is definitely worth considering. Dial 'M' for Monkey is the best album i have bought in a long time!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well Bonobo aka Simon Green is back and a welcome return to the king of chillout. Concocting what some might term organic hip hop this master of the genre has continued to redefine this genre. Dial 'M' For Monkey certainly doesn't dissapoint. There are eastern influences apparent throughout the album and they add an additional dimension to the overall sound. Yes this is definitely chillout at its best and all of the tracks on this album would grace any chillout compilation. This album is definitely an organic sounding masterpiece.
From the moment I put the CD on and heard "Noctuary" I knew that I was in for a listening treat and I have been rocking my head in appreciation at the carefully crafted beats coming together to form a magnificent whole most of today. There are cinematic experiences of film noir such as on "Wayward Bob" with its orchestral leanings and a great range of various flavours from cinematic to funky such as on "Pick Up" which could just as easily have appeared on a 70's Blackploitation film (seriously funky). This album really whet's the appetite and soothes. It is great when you can't pick an actual favourite and don't have the desire to skip a track on an album and Bonobo has done it again. My only gripe is that I would like a bit more music as it is just over 40 minutes but that is minor as the music takes care of everything.
All I can say is keep it up and we'll keep buying.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
genius
I can't find words good enough to describe it. I was 16 when a friend of mine lent me this album. I didn't know who Bonobo was, the album was a pirate copy, it was quite hard to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anmaria
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Published 12 months ago by Wilksey
AWESOME!
I love bonobo and this is one of his best, if not his best album. It's packed full of great melodies, breakbeats and interesting sounds. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by S. Combellack
Deep beats with sweetness.
Nice elements, soft and sharp rythms.Good Bonobo stuff.A must if you are into ninja tune and smart breaks.
Published on 14 April 2009 by Beatriz Anegla Nolasco
Uplifting
This is my first Bonobo purchase but I intend to look deeper into the work of Simon Green and I know I'll purchase the whole catalogue before long. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Mr. D. M. Jenkins
I Love This Album
Ok Ive Just listened to this album and its awsome! im a huge fan of electronica and general chill out and this kept my mind active throughout from the first chords of "Noctuary,"... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2005 by "sublimedub"
Very, very good
If you haven't heard Bonobo before, it's a kind of chilled-out music with a beat. This album is more like One-offs and B-Sides than Animal Magic. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2004 by Heisenberg
Superb!
What a superbly brilliant album! I was pleasantly surprised after never owning any of his releases before. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004 by A. BADDELEY
has the monkey evolved?
First things first- this is Animal Magic part 2.
No tricks, no surprises, just more of the same Bonobo sound- which to some- may be a disappointment. Read more
No tricks, no surprises, just more of the same Bonobo sound- which to some- may be a disappointment. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2003 by "si_thomas78"
Tempo genius
"Dial M for Monkey" is my first Bonobo cd and to be honest, is quite impressive. His electronic tempos are a delicate mixture of smooth melodies, varying volumes and innovative... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2003 by Francois
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