Throughout his career, Simon Green, aka Bonobo, has remained true to his downtempo roots. On 'Black Sands', he ramped up the use of live instrumentation. Nylon string guitars, Fender Rhodes, and electric bass are prominent on many tracks, making it feel like his production tools transform into a live jazz combo over the album. The album - closing title track is an amazing multi - instrumental jam that glides by at a waltz pace. Before that, tracks like 'Kiara' and 'Eyes Down' have dubstep - inspired production, while 'Kong' looks back at Bonobo's past work with chopped breaks and sample - based elements reminiscent of the Ninja Tune golden age. He collaborates with Andreya Triana on vocals for some great moments. This is high - quality downtempo from one of the genre's top artists. It comes as a red - colored double vinyl pressing, a 10th anniversary edition with alternate artwork, housed in a gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves and a printed insert. The music label is Ninja Tune 2020.
Using this vinyl record is easy. Just place it on your turntable carefully, make sure it's centered, and drop the needle gently on the start of the groove. When you're done listening, lift the needle off the record and turn off the turntable. As for storage, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. Always handle the record by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. Clean the record with a proper vinyl brush regularly to keep the sound quality top - notch. If you have a dust cover for your turntable, use it to protect the record while it's on the turntable.
