Ken Ishii – Jelly Tones (2xLP)

In the mid-90s, Ken Ishii rose to prominence with his futuristic sound, rooted in Detroit machine soul yet unmistakably his own. Hailing from Sapporo, Ishii quickly became synonymous with futuristic, cutting-edge productions, and "Jelly Tones" - originally released on R&S Records in 1995 - was the breakthrough release that put the Japanese producer on the map worldwide.

Now reissued on vinyl for the first time since 2008, this 30th anniversary edition of "Jelly Tones" celebrates the album's lasting legacy and enduring influence with the dynamic rhythms, crystalline synth textures and polished arrangements that characterize Ishii - from the driving elegance of "Stretch" and the layered complexity of "Pause in Herbs" to the tribal, otherworldly darkness of "Moved By Air" and the lush conclusion of "Endless Season".