Late Night Tales: Four Tet (2LP)

Format: 2x12".

Kieran Hebden's contribution to our renowned compilation series redefines the word "eclecticism". From sun-drenched 60s psychedelia (Manfred Mann, would you believe it?) to cosmic jazz, via bone-crushing hip-hop (Gravediggaz) and the tape loop cuts of Terry Riley, this is a seriously entertaining and even educational take on the chillout compilation, as well as a look into the myriad influences at play in Hebden's music as Four Tet. Highlights include Icarus's digital jazz deconstructions, the unspeakable beauty of Linda Perlhac's Parallelograms, and Koushik's intoxicating funk exercises. In short, a rare pleasure composed of, well, rare delights. Highly recommended. Also includes an exclusive cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Castles Made Of Sand".