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ATA Records: The Library Archive Vol​.​2

by ATA Records

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    LP pressed onto standard black 180g vinyl

    Includes unlimited streaming of ATA Records: The Library Archive Vol.2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      £24 GBP

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    CD in standard clear jewel case

    Includes unlimited streaming of ATA Records: The Library Archive Vol.2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 5 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      £10 GBP or more 

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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      £7 GBP  or more

     

  • Limited edition Test Press
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Never Been Played Test Press of Library Archive Vol.2

    Includes unlimited streaming of ATA Records: The Library Archive Vol.2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Limited Edition Lathe Cut Of Single Track from ATA Library Archive Vol3
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    We have cut a special limited run of 10 hand numbered 7" Lathe Cuts of the opening track of Library Archive Vol3. This album is so fresh we haven't even named the track yet! 5 are cut on black vinyl and 5 are cut on transparent vinyl. It will be a lucky dip on which vinyl you receive. The track opens with funky plectrum bass, followed by heavy drums, percussion and hot rhythm guitar. The lead is a funky flute...... and its got a drum break :).... there is a clip up on our instagram ..... www.instagram.com/reel/CtudP6zgoth/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    The whole album will be up to pre order sometime in september

    Includes unlimited streaming of ATA Records: The Library Archive Vol.2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Library Archive Vol 1 & Vol 2 Vinyl Bundle
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Winter sale special price vinyl bundle of the ATA library archive Vol 1 and Vol 2. **Volume 2 has only clear vinyl left**

    Includes unlimited streaming of ATA Records: The Library Archive Vol.2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Limited Edition Crystal Clear 180g LP
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Limited to 300 copies. Pressed onto 'Crystal Clear' vinyl.

    Includes unlimited streaming of ATA Records: The Library Archive Vol.2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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Windie Man 02:59
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Ice Cool 03:37
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Swamp Cat 02:12
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Push and Go 02:01
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The Actuator 02:31
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about

The spirit of KPM, DeWolfe & I Marc 4 distilled in a lockup garage in Leeds returns for a second helping.

The funky, atmospheric, evocative and sometimes downright weird output of companies such as DeWolfe, Cavendish, Burton and the ubiquitous KPM have always been a guiding inspiration for ATA Records, as evidenced in the spooky soundtrack works of The Sorcerers, the big band brass of The Yorkshire Film & Television Orchestra and even in the soul-jazz of The Lewis Express ('Theme From The Watcher’).

It only seemed natural for the team at ATA Records to scratch their own Library itch and so last year’s “The Library Archive Vol. 1” was born. Recorded over a series of sessions in the Alladins cave of vintage recording equipment that is ATA studios, it featured many of the stalwart musicians from the label who can also be found recording with The Sorcerers, Work Money Death and The Lewis Express.

Garnering praise from Library aficionado Shawn Lee (“Holy F*$K this sounds great! ATA really smash the classic British Library sound. 10 out of 10”) and the Don of British Library Music himself Alan Hawkshaw, “The Library Archive Vol. 1” was very well received and so a follow up was inevitable. Recorded during the Autumn of 2020, “The Library Archive Vol. 2” still has the golden age of European Library music squarely in it’s sights, but this time the focus is drawn more to the wonky organ work of Italian quartet I Marc 4.

Opening track ‘The Glass Eye’ starts things off with a tense bass riff, atmospheric percussion and a haunting organ melody. ‘Mosey Rambler’ brings things into more amiable territory before ‘Windie Man’ soundtracks an early 70s sporting highlights reel or student hash party. ‘Ice Cool’ introduces vocal elements reminiscent of Barbara Moore’s ethereal output before ‘Cleared For Launch’ blasts into the upper atmosphere and ‘Swamp Cat’ Channels Johnny Hawksworth’s theme tune to ‘Roobarb’ to close out the first side.

Side B kicks off proceedings with the knockout ‘Fight Or Fuzz’ before settling into the Addam’s Familyesque ‘Mysterious Manor’. The frenetic organ and bongos of ‘Push & Go’ could quite easily accompany detectives Regan & Carter as they chase down another east end villain, while ‘Sensed Presence’ brings a sense of otherworldly menace. ‘The Actuator’ gets the wheels moving before LP closer ‘Going Galactic’ takes us back to the mothership.

Each track has been lovingly crafted with a keen ear for authenticity and the same eye for detail shown on ‘The Library Archive Vol. 1’, recorded on the same instruments and equipment and with the same techniques as the music that inspired it.

The Library Archive is a labour of love for the label with more volume’s planned.

The LP is released on 02/07/2021 on LP, CD and download with a limited coloured vinyl pressing exclusive to bandcamp.

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released July 16, 2021

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ATA Records Leeds, UK

ATA records was set up by Leeds based musicians Pete Williams and Neil Innes in 2014. They are based out of Neil Innes's ATA studios, a disused garage on the outskirts of town, ATA studios is an aladdin's cave of vintage 1960s recording equipment. Recording exclusively to 2” tape and adopting mid-century recording techniques has resulted in their distinctive sound. ... more

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