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Caribou “Can’t Do Without You” (Merge/City Slang) We’d be lying if we said a joint production from these two was something we expected, but it makes perfect sense after hearing “Glassbeadgames.” Sometimes, collaborative tracks amount to more than the sum of their parts in this case, the sum of its parts is all anyone could need. There’s the thumb piano from Four Tet’s “Lion” and his shuffling live drum samples, while Martyn’s neon rave stabs, plinky and sputtering synths, and spacey atmospheric backdrop all appear in fine form. Each of the inimitable producers’ calling cards are emblazoned on the song’s six minutes. Martyn & Four Tet “Glassbeadgames” (Ninja Tune)ĭespite the unexpected misfires on Martyn‘s third album, The Air Between Words, the LP also features “Glassbeadgames,” a gem of a collaboration with Four Tet. Although much of our 2014 soundtrack was backed by the steady pulse of a kick drum, there’s a lot of variation within these tunes more importantly, there’s a lot of quality music to be heard.Ģ5. Much like yesterday’s selections, our top tunes of 2014 are unquestionably dominated by house, techno, and other flavors of (mostly) four-on-the-floor dance fodder, but it’s a testament to the artists involved that many of these tunes are just as enjoyable in the club as they are on headphones at home.

Pender street steppers openin up series#

Yesterday’s installment of our ongoing Best of 2014 series kicked off our countdown of the 50 best tracks of the year, so it only follows that today’s chapter would take us all the way to number one.