luv289

country 'n' western
luv289 Times Are Tight

Times Are Tight

this country music mixtape touches on themes like work, play, money, vice, love, death and compassion. for workin’ folks when times are tight.
image : Pat “Tecoy” Brown

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Tracklist
  1. Waitin’ In Your Welfare Line – Buck Owens And His Buckaroos – Capitol (1965)
  2. I’d Be A Millionaire – Red Hadley – Sun Records / Charley Records (1952/1979)
  3. Poor Man, Rich Man (Cotton Mill Colie No. 2) – David McCarn – Tompkins Square (1930/2012)
  4. Loading Coal – Johnny Cash – Columbia / Not Now Music Limited (1960)
  5. Sixteen Tons – Larry Scott – Major Records (1971)
  6. California Cotton Fields – Tanya Tucker – Columbia / Soul Jazz (1973/2012)
  7. Stop The World (And Let Me Off) – Carl Belew – Vocalion (1961)
  8. If I Ever Get Rich Mom – Hawkshaw Hawkins – King Records / Sing (1958/1988)
  9. A Poor Man’s Roses (Or A Rich Man’s Gold) – Patsy Cline – Decca / MCA (1957/1963)
  10. Money To Burn – George Jones – Mercury / DOXY (1959/2013)
  11. Cigarettes & Whiskey – Jack Elliot & Derroll Adams – Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music (1967)
  12. It’s A Great Life (If You Don’t Weaken) – Faron Young – Capitol / Stetson (1955/1959)
  13. What’s It Gonna Cost Me – Bonnie Owens and The Strangers – Capitol (1967)
  14. Divorce Me C.O.D. – Merle Travis – Capitol (1946/1972)
  15. Big Boss Man – Bobbie Gentry – Capitol (1968)
  16. Six Days On The Road – Dave Dudley – Golden Wing (1963)
  17. Slow Down Old World – Willie Nelson – Atlantic (1973)
  18. B.J. The D.J. – Stonewall Jackson – Columbia (1963)
  19. Ballad Of Forty Dollars – Tom T. Hall – Mercury (1968)
  20. Walk A Mile In My Shoes – Joe South And The Believers – Captiol (1969)

luv288

abstract house, dubstep, electro, electronic listening music, following the current, odd pop, techno
luv288 Following The Current pt3

Following The Current part 3

this is the final mix in the 3 part Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music series, an introduction to the course i will be teaching at McGill University this fall. only music from the new millennium (2000-2015) that showcases a steady blending of styles and sounds as electronic music artists continue to push forward with new genres and mutations. for more info on the class and how to enroll click on Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music.
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Tracklist
  1. Everything In Its Right Place — Radiohead — Parlophone (2000)
  2. Gaekwad – Autechre — Warp (2000)
  3. Poor Kakarookee — Venetian Snares — Planet Mu (2001)
  4. Dr. Blowfins’ Black Storm Stabilizing Spheres — Drexciya — Tresor (2002)
  5. Bahaha Hahi — Ricardo Villalobos — Playhouse (2003)
  6. Nothing Better — The Postal Service — Sub Pop (2004)
  7. Late Night Request Line — Skream — Tempa (2005)
  8. Nite Train — Burial – Hyperdub (2005)
  9. Pet Monster Shotglass — Flying Lotus — Plug Research (2006)
  10. Kitchen Sink — Amon Tobin — Ninja Tune (2007)
  11. For Wolves Crew — Clark — Warp (2008)
  12. The Upside — Scuba — Hotflush Recordings (2008)
  13. My Girls — Animal Collective — Domino (2009)
  14. If You Wish To Stay Awake — DRC Music ft. Washiba, Kwes & Richard Russell — Warp (2011)
  15. After Light — Rustie — Warp (2011)
  16. New Colour — Lone — R&S Records (2012)
  17. King Vincent — Solvent — Suction Records (2014)
  18. Xmas_Evet10 (Thanaton3 Mix) — Aphex Twin — Warp (2014)
  19. Black Ballet — Jlin — Planet Mu (2015)

luv287

abstract house, ambient revolution, breaks, drum 'n' bass 'n' jungle, electro, electronic listening music, following the current, hip hop, odd pop, rave, techno, trip hop
luv287 Following The Current pt2

Following The Current part 2

this is the middle section of a 3 part introductory mix i prepared for the Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music course i will be teaching at McGill University this fall. covering the fertile years 1980-1999 it touches on new wave, hip hop, house, techno, drum ‘n’ bass and more; outlining some of the artists and music that will be discussed in class. for more info on how to enroll click on
Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music.
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Tracklist
  1. Pac-Man Theme – Toshio Kai – Namco – Beige Records (1980/2001)
  2. Behind The Mask – Yellow Magic Orchestra – Alfa / A&M (1980)
  3. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel – Sugar Hill Records (1981)
  4. Planet Rock (Extended Version) – Afrika Bambaataa And The Soul Sonic Force – Tommy Boy / 21 Records (1982)
  5. Clear – Cybotron – Fantasy (1983)
  6. Blue Monday – New Order – Factory (1983)
  7. Raga: Bhairavi – Charanjit Singh – His Master’s Voice / The Gramaphone Company Of India Ltd. / Bombay Connection (1983/2010)
  8. F-4000 – The Fearless Four – Elektra (1983)
  9. Sucker M.C.’s (Krush-Groove 1) – Run-D.M.C. – Profile Records (1983)
  10. 1984 – Praxis – Celluloid (1984)
  11. Time Space Transmat – Model 500 – Metroplex Records (1985)
  12. Radio People – Zapp – Warner Bros. (1985)
  13. Washing Machine – Mr. Fingers – Trax Records (1986)
  14. BMX Kidz Title Theme – Rob Hubbard – Commodore 64 / Enduro (1987/2001)
  15. Good Life (Mayday Mix) – Inner City – 10 Records / Virgin (1988)
  16. Voodoo Ray (Extended Mix) – A Guy Called Gerald – Warlock Records (1988)
  17. Radio Babylon – Meat Beat Manifesto – Play It Again Sam Records (1990)
  18. LFO (The Leeds Warehouse Mix) – LFO – Warp (1990)
  19. Roundabout 727 / Ransom In The Sand – Art Of Noise – China Records (1990)
  20. Polynomial-C – Aphex Twin – R&S Records (1992)
  21. Illegal Subs – Kaotic Chemistry – Moving Shadow (1992/2005)
  22. Koma – Plastikman – Plus 8 Records / Novamute (1993)
  23. Cascade: Part 1 – The Future Sound Of London – Virgin / Astralwerks (1993)
  24. Bottom Heavy (Mud Club Dub) – Danny Tenaglia – Tribal America (1994)
  25. Lost and Found (S.F.L.) – DJ Shadow – Mo Wax (1994)
  26. At Home With The Hoppers – Doctor Rockit – Clear (1995)
  27. One Day Soon – Carl Craig – Blanco Y Negro (1995)
  28. Dayride – Ian O’Brien – Ferox Records (1996)
  29. excerpt from Refractions In The Plastic Pulse – Stereolab – Duophonic (1997)
  30. Pete Standing Alone – Boards Of Canada – Skam / Warp (1998)
  31. Hide In From The Day – Super_Collider – Loaded Records (1999)

luv286

ambient revolution, disco, electronic listening music, following the current, funk 'n' soul, jazz, krautrock, no wave, odd pop, original soundtracks, post-punk, rock 'n' roll
luv286 Following The Current pt1

Following The Current part 1

this fall i will be teaching a Personal and Cultural Enrichment class at McGill University called Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music. this, the first of a three part mix, covers the years 1952-1979 and outlines some of the artists and music that will be discussed. for more info on the class and how to enroll click on
Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music.
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Tracklist
  1. Beton-Studie – Karlheinz Stockhausen – DOXY (1952/2011)
  2. Main Titles – Overture (from Forbidden Planet) – Louis and Bebe Barron – Small Planet Records (1956/1978)
  3. Over The Rainbow – Paul Tanner with Andre Montero and his Orchestra – Omega Disk / Aero Space Records (1959)
  4. Daisy Bell – Max Mathews – Cacophonic / Finders Keepers (1961/2013)
  5. Telstar – The Tornados – Decca / Mr. Suit Records (1962/2013)
  6. Doctor Who Theme (Original 1963 Version) – Delia Derbyshire and Ron Grainer from BBC Radiophonic Workshop – Harkit Records (1963/2013)
  7. Girl From Venus – Jean-Jacques Perrey & Gershon Kingsley – Vanguard (1966)
  8. Tomorrow Never Knows – The Beatles – Parlophone (1966)
  9. Daily Nightly – The Monkees – Colgems / Rhino (1967/1986)
  10. excerpt from Silver Apples Of The Moon Part II – Morton Subotnick – Nonesuch Records (1967)
  11. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major : Second Movement – Walter Carlos – Columbia Masterworks (1968)
  12. Peace Three – Paul Beaver & Bernard L. Krause – Nonesuch Records (1968)
  13. Cybernaut – Tonto’s Expanding Head Band (Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil) – Atlantic (1971/1975)
  14. Girl Blue – Stevie Wonder – Tamla / Motown – (1972)
  15. Rain Dance – Herbie Hancock – Columbia (1973)
  16. Movements Of A Visionary – Tangerine Dream – Virgin (1974/1977)
  17. Assault On Precinct 13 (Main Theme) (from Assault On Precinct 13) – John Carpenter – Record Makers (1976/2003)
  18. Disco From A Space Show – Guitar Red – Mod-Art / Chocolate Industries (1976/2012)
  19. I Feel Love – Donna Summer – Casablanca Records (1977)
  20. Rocket U.S.A. – Suicide – Red Star Records (1977/1999)
  21. United – Throbbing Gristle – Industrial Records (1977/1981)
  22. Trans-Europe Express / Metal On Metal – Kraftwerk – Capitol (1977)
  23. Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) – Parliament – Casablanca Records (1978)
  24. Fantastic Man – William Onyeabor – Wilfilms Records / Luaka Bop (1979/2013)
  25. I Nearly Married A Human – Gary Numan + Tubeway Army – Beggars Banquet (1979)

luv285

ambient revolution, electronic listening music, post-rock
luv285

Euphonious Topographic Peregrination

a sonic trek through mellow musical landscapes. for those who like traveling without moving.
image : Euphonious Monk

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Tracklist
  1. Song Of Innocence – David Axelrod – Capitol (1968)
  2. untitled (side a, track 2) – Directions – Thrill Jocky (1996)
  3. Plateau – Orb – Island (1995)
  4. Footprints In The Snow – Tomita – RCA Red Seal (1974)
  5. Waves & Visions – Streetmark – Sky Records (1976/1977)
  6. The Beach Which Is Long-Lasting – Astronaughty – Temposphere (2000)
  7. Wind On Wind – Robert Fripp & Brian Eno – Editions EG (1975)
  8. Teletexed – Fridge – Output (1998)
  9. First Desert – Ennio Morricone – United Artists Records (1969)
  10. The Plateaux Of Mirror – Harold Budd & Brian Eno – Editions EG (1980)
  11. Long Day – Future Sound Of London – fsoldigital.com (2012/2014)
  12. His Second Story Island – Tortoise – Thrill Jockey (1994)
  13. Morning Lake – Weather Report – Columbia (1971)
  14. Ice Caves – Emerald Web – Stargate / Finders Keepers Records (1980/2014)

luv284

abstract house
luv284 A Dancefloor Comeuppance

A Dancefloor Comeuppance

this is A Dancefloor Comeuppance. it has been luvingly hand crafted (much like the 269 other mixes on this website) to help celebrate the 5th anniversary of dj luv’s records. it can also be used a guide mix for the kind of music i will be spinning for the dj luv’s records birthday party at Piknic Electronik on Sept. 13, 2015. come dancing.
thanks again to all who have listened and luved over the past 5 years. more to come.
image : sweet daddy luv

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Tracklist
  1. Revolution Bonus Beats – Si Begg – Novamute (2004)
  2. Paranoid Jack – Alexander Church – Midnight Recordings (2005)
  3. Mars (Head High’s Venus Remix) – Caribou – Jiaolong (2015)
  4. Jamlock – SBTRKT – Brainmath (2010)
  5. Brown Sauce – Marcus Marr – DFA (2014)
  6. Easy Lee (Smith & Hack Remix) – Ricardo Villalobos – Playhouse (2004)
  7. White Noise – Audiojack – 20:20 Vision (2006)
  8. Streetwalk – Jon Convex – Nonplus Records / Studio !K7 (2011)
  9. Danse de Saint Guy – I:Cube – Versatile (2006)
  10. Empty Mind – Martyn – Ninja Tune (2014)
  11. Reach (Earth Mix) – Todd Terry presents Sax – TNT Records (1995)
  12. Kofea – Agoria – PIAS Recordings (2002)
  13. Can’t Stop Playing – Giganta – Werk Discs (2014)
  14. All Those Weird Things – Lone – Wigflex (2011)
  15. Bongo Song (Jackos Bongo Thong (ripped in 2 pieces) Remix) – Zongamin – Ed Banger Records (2005)
  16. The K Master – Mothership – Bush (1997)
  17. June Project (Force Mix) – Berra – Bomba Records (1993)
  18. Sensation Aya – DJ Replicant vs Molia – Larsen Records (2001)
  19. The Water Song – Justin Martin – Buzzin Fly Records (2006)
  20. Soft On Crime – The Soft Pink Truth – Soundslike (2001)
  21. A Night To Remember – Addison Groove – 50Weapons (2012)
  22. Konfusion (*^%$#&^*%#@$%^*&) – Murk – Kumba Records (1996)
  23. EXplore (Recondite Remix) – Plastikman – Minus / Mute (2015)
  24. Move On (Kollektiv Turmstrasse Remix) – The Black 80s – Freerange Records (2014)
  25. Clock – Simian Mobile Disco – Wichita (2008)
  26. Magical Boy (Matthew Herbert’s ‘Not ’til It Stops Mix’ feat. Rahel) – DJ Koze – Pampa Records (2013)

luv283

hip hop, jazz, odd pop, rock 'n' roll, triptychlish
luv283 Triptychlish pt2

Triptychlish part 2

the Triptychlish mixtape series is an autobiographical journey through the first 30 years of luv. part 2 highlights musical memories from my awkward and moody teenage years (1983-1992). it covers my last few years of elementary school. junior high, high school and my first year in Montreal with the emotional spectrum of a teenage boy in the eighties.
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Tracklist
  1. New Song – Howard Jones – WEA (1983)
  2. The Great Ones Remember – Men Without Hats – Statik Records / Sire (1982)
  3. Lonely In Your Nightmare – Duran Duran – Harvest (1982)
  4. Standing In The Dark – Platinum Blonde – CBS (1983)
  5. King Of Pain – The Police – A&M (1983)
  6. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper – Potrait (1983)
  7. Take Me With U – Prince and the Revolution – Warner Bros. (1984)
  8. Dancing Girls – Nik Kershaw – MCA (1984)
  9. Suburbia – Pet Shop Boys – EMI (1986)
  10. Strawberry Fields Forever – The Beatles – Apple Records / Capitol (1967)
  11. Summer’s Day Song – Paul McCartney – Parlophone (1980)
  12. Stand By Me – Ben E. King – Atco / Atlantic (1961/1986)
  13. Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones – Decca (1968)
  14. Devil Inside – INXS – Atlantic (1987)
  15. Love Removal Machine – The Cult – Beggars Banquet / Vertigo (1987)
  16. Highway To Hell – AC/DC – Atlantic (1979)
  17. God Save The Queen – Sex Pistols – Virgin / Warner Bros. (1977)
  18. I Fought The Law – Dead Kennedys – Alternative Tentacles (1987)
  19. Paul Revere – Beastie Boys – Def Jam Recordings (1986)
  20. My Philosophy – Boogie Down Productions – Jive (1988)
  21. Big Time – Peter Gabriel – Geffen (1986)
  22. Bizarre Love Triangle (Shep Pettibone remix) – New Order – Factory (1987)
  23. Kiss Off – Violent Femmes – Slash Records (1982)
  24. Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright – Bob Dylan – Columbia (1963)
  25. After The Goldrush – Neil Young – Reprise (1970)
  26. In A Silent Way – Miles Davis – Columbia (1969)
  27. Self-Portrait In Three Colors – Charles Mingus – Columbia (1959)
  28. Changes – David Bowie – RCA (1971)
  29. Deadbeat Club – The B-52’s – Reprise (1989)
  30. Oliver’s Army – Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Columbia (1979)
  31. Don’t Let It Get You Down – Fine Young Cannibals – I.R.S. / MCA (1988)
  32. Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds – A&M (1985)
  33. Happy Birthday – Concrete Blonde – I.R.S. (1989)
  34. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye – Tamla / Motown (1971)
  35. The Mooche – Duke Ellington and his Orchestra – RCA Victor (1928/1971)
  36. Summertime Rolls – Jane’s Addiction – Warner Bros. (1988)
  37. Dirty Boots – Sonic Youth – DGC (1990)
  38. Taste The Pain – Red Hot Chili Peppers – EMI USA (1989)
  39. U-Mass – Pixies – 4AD (1991)
  40. On a Plain – Nirvana – DGC (1991)
  41. Blown A Wish – My Bloody Valentine – Creation Records (1991)

luv282

drum 'n' bass 'n' jungle
luv282 Stephen Lebovits 7-11-14

Blatantly Vulnerable

when it’s so hot that time peters out into 16th note beat arrangements that evaporate between atmospheric heat waves.
photo : Stephen Lebovits

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Tracklist
  1. Acid – Boymerang – Regal (1997)
  2. Aromatherapy – Adam F – Section 5 (1996)
  3. Sauce – Subtropic – Reflective (1995)
  4. The Illustrated Man (12″ Mix) – James Hardway – Recordings Of Substance (1997)
  5. Blueprint (Photek Remix) – Attica Blues – Mo Wax (1995)
  6. Endurance – Lexis – Certificate 18 (1997)
  7. Asylum Seeker – Justice & Tertius – Modern Urban Jazz (1997)
  8. Five Seven Five Seven – Kid Loops vs. Cool Breeze – Filter (1996)
  9. 744 – Plug – Rising High Records (1995)
  10. Razor Kiss (Dom & Roland mix) – Echo Park – Lo Recordings (1997)
  11. Back To Back – Jazz Juice – Precious Materials (1995)
  12. Guardian Angel – Endemic Void – Language (1998)
  13. Harp Of Gold – The Peter Nice Trio – Hospital Records (1996)
  14. Capcolumbi – Arteq – Celluloid Records (1996)
  15. Timetorque – Kid Loops – All Good Vinyl (1996)
  16. I Was Livid – Tom Jenkinson – Worm Interface (1996)
  17. Finleys Rainbow (Slow Motion Mix) – A Guy Called Gerald ft. Finley Quaye – Juice Box (1995)

luv281

rock 'n' roll, summer crush
luv281 Your Summer Crush

Your Summer Crush

a short and sweet mix of early rock’n’roll music that exemplifies the innocence and joy of your first summer crush.
photo : Bob + Susan

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Tracklist
  1. Hey Mae – Rusty & Doug – Hickory Records / Fantastic Voyage (1958/2013)
  2. Come On Let’s Go – Ritchie Valens – Del-Fi Records / Rumble Records (1958/2014)
  3. Mr. Lee – The Bobbettes – Atlantic / Official (1957/1989)
  4. Please, Please – Kimball Coburn – Hi Records / Fantastic Voyage (1958/2011)
  5. Little Darlin’ – The Diamonds – Mercury (1957)
  6. That’s Why (I Love You So) – Jackie Wilson – Coral / Epic (1958/1983)
  7. Whenever You’re Ready – Bob Luman – Imperial / Fantastic Voyage (1957/2013)
  8. Everyday – Buddy Holly – Coral (1958)
  9. Don’t Ever Let Me Go – Eddie Cochran – Liberty / DOXY (1958/2013)
  10. From The Top Of Your Guggle (To The Bottom Of Your Zooch) – The Five Blobs – Joy Records / Stag-O-Lee (1959/2012)
  11. False Alarm – The Re-Vels – Chess (1957)
  12. Shirley – John Fred & The Playboys – Montel / Fantastic Voyage (1958/2015)
  13. I’m Walkin’ – Ricky Nelson – Verve / Fantastic Voyage (1957/2013)
  14. All The Time – Sleepy LaBeef – Mercury Starday / Fantastic Voyage (1957/2013)
  15. All I Have To Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers – Cadence (1958)
  16. You’re So Fine – The Falcons – Flick / Unart Records/ Capitol (1959/1980)
  17. You Send Me – Sam Cooke – Keen / RCA Victor (1957/1962)

luv280

hip hop
luv280 Spread Out

Spread Out

graffiti covered dusty hip hop beats blended for a block party throw down from the break a dawn to the bust a dusk.
mixed for the 20th anniversary of the Under Pressure International Graffiti Convention.
image : Judith Rudd and The Mack

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Tracklist
  1. Spread Love (2:20 Remix) – Take 6 – Bozo Meko Records (1988/2004)
  2. 9th Wonder (Blackitolism) – Digable Planets – Pendulum Records (1994)
  3. Raise It Up – Ultramagnetic MC’s – Wild Pitch Records / JCOR Entertainment (1993/2001)
  4. Melding Of The Minds – Deltron 3030 ft. Zack De La Rocha – Bulk Recordings (2013)
  5. A Quick Flash – Rareforce – Under 5’s (1998)
  6. Top Billin’ – Audio Two – First Priority Music (1987)
  7. Jukie Skate Rock (inst.) – El-P – Definitive Jux (2004)
  8. Hit It Run – Run-D.M.C. – Profile Records (1986)
  9. The Number Song (Cut Chemist Remix) – DJ Shadow – Mo Wax (1997)
  10. Emcees Smoke Crack Remixx – Edan – Lewis Recordings (2002)
  11. Change Clothes – Danger Mouse – Gray Boy, Ind (2004/2015)
  12. Jingling Baby (Remixed But Still Jingling) – LL Cool J – Def Jam Recordings (1990)
  13. Strobelite Honey (No We Didn’t Mix) – Black Sheep – Polygram (1992)
  14. Soul Clap (inst.) – Showbiz & A.G. – Showbiz Records (1991)
  15. Knowing – OutKast – Arista (2003)
  16. Reprise – Runaways – Ultimate Dilemma (1999)
  17. Accordion – Madvillain – Stones Throw (2004)