Mount Kimbie’s fabric presents mix leans hard into the club, collecting 19 tracks in a continuous set that moves from their own “Monroe” and “Jomox” to cuts by Robert Hood, Mella Dee, DJ Shufflemaster and Sean Deason. The duo say it reflects what they’ve been playing in clubs over the past two years, with less interest in cerebral detours and more in keeping the momentum straight ahead. That gives the mix a clear purpose, even when its range stretches from dubstep and techno to tougher, more mechanical dancefloor material.
“Monroe” is the clearest Mount Kimbie statement here. Loose percussion, firm synth lines and clipped vocal traces build gradually, while echoes of “Marilyn” appear in the reverb and vocal treatment. It’s warm without going soft, with enough bass and forward motion for a proper system. Around it, the tracklist pulls in David Duriez, T. Jacques, Regal86, Morgan Louis and others, making this feel closer to a document of current club habits than a conceptual DJ exercise. Fans of Mount Kimbie’s post-dubstep beginnings should find the nods to their past, while techno and UK bass listeners may be more interested in the directness of the mix. Paid digital editions are joined by CD and vinyl LP versions.
