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Best Shapeshifter Album
Shapeshifter are a live drum and bass act from New Zealand. They have been heralded as a musical phenomenon for their ground breaking live shows and unique blend of heavy soul/drum and bass. Their reputation as pioneers of modern music was built by a unique approach to electronic music which had previously been restricted to computer-based studio musicians and has earned them widespread critical and commercial acclaim.
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In 2001, Shapeshifter released their debut LP entitled Realtime. The album included a collaboration with sublime vocalist Ladi6 on the track "Move With Me" as well as Kaps (Fabel) and Tiki (Salmonella Dub) on production. Realtime was awarded the 'Best Electronic Release' title at the 2002 BNet NZ Music Awards, and was also nominated at the RIANZ NZ Music Awards for 'Best Electronic Album'. The album is noted for its heavier sound compared with the band's more recent material. add a comment | add a media | flag
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In 2007, Shapeshifter released a live album entitled Shapeshifter Live which was recorded on 29 September 2006 at the Christchurch Town Hall – the final show of their orchestra tour and in the band's hometown. This 6-track album contained a previously unreleased song called "Good Looking" and appeared along-side other popular Shapeshifter tracks such as "Tapestry", "Bring Change" and "One". add a comment | add a media | flag
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November 2009 saw the release of the band's forth studio album entitled The System Is A Vampire with lead single "Dutchies" which has received wide-spread radio play. add a comment | add a media | flag
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In 2004, Shapeshifter released their second album Riddim Wise. This was a definite step towards a more liquid funk style of drum'n'bass. Recorded at the groups own home studio in Melbourne, the album features collaborations with Aotearoa's most prodigious and exciting vocalists; Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy's Drop), Karoline Tamati aka Lady 6 and Paora Apera aka P Digsss. The album was praised as a steady progression from 'Realtime', with an emphasis on funky dancefloor grooves, whilst maintaining strong musical elements. The album became the #1 Independent NZ album release and also the #1 NZ National Dance Album in New Zealand history. add a comment | add a media | flag
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The band's third album Soulstice was released in August 2006, with lead single "Bring Change" receiving extensive video and radio play. The album takes in influences from the world’s of soul, reggae, funk, rock and of course drum and bass, all rounded off with a superb sonic quality, unique to this band. Soulstice obtained Gold sales status in New Zealand in three weeks and has since achieved Platinum sales. add a comment | add a media | flag
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