Bas Jan

Baby U Know (2023 Reissue)


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A heady collision of Raincoats-esque indie and ESG-paced rhythms fed through a kaleidoscopic pagan folk filter. The follow up to their critically acclaimed 2018 debut Yes I Jan, this release is a wordy slice of state-of-the-art social commentary wrapped in a perfectly-balanced soundscape that veers from funky minimalism to baroque dream pop.

With a hint of Ari Up styled vocals backed by a harmonious chorus of concern touching on everything from incantations, essential causes and systematic shopping, all underpinned by a raking violin and bewitching electronic hum.

Mixed by Capitol K at Total Refreshment Centre, ‘Baby U Know’ is a lyrical miasma examining the collapse of modern Britain from a group who have served time with Jarv Is, Meilyr Jones, The Elysian Quartet, Trash Kit and Rozi Plain among others.

Bas Jan is the vehicle for well-established musicians Serafina Steer, Emma Smith, Charlie Stock and percussionist Rachel Horwood.

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Progressive Causes
A2 Sex Cult
A3 All Forgotten
A4 My Incantations, Herbs & Art Have Abandoned Me
A5 Vision of Change

Side B
B1 Shopping In a New City
B2 You Have Bewitched me
B3 Baby You Know
B4 Too Good To be True
B5 Profile Picture – OTO Version