Sextet

Sextet

Self-produced at Revolution Studio, Sextet saw the original Ratio quintet of Donald Johnson, Jeremy Kerr, Martin Moscrop, Simon Topping and Peter Terrell joined by co-vocalist Martha Tili Tilson. Written and recorded following a transformative sojourn in New York in late 1980, the album reflects Latin, samba and even jazz influences (eg Skipscada; Day One), while still retaining Ratio s signature brittle funk textures, heard in full effect on Lucinda, Gum and trancelike floor filler Knife Slits Water.<br><br> It all came together for us on Sextet really, confirms bassist (and latterly vocalist) Jez Kerr. We were all working together - more involved in the recording, and what went down onto tape. It's definitely got something that the other albums haven t. <br><br>Newly remastered, the bonus tracks on both the CD and vinyl formats include non-album single Waterline as well as dub plate Abracadubra (released as Sir Horatio), and the band s three song John Peel session from June 1981.<br><br>The double CD version also includes a further Peel session from November 1982, featuring two songs never before released on record: Piu Lento, and Who s To Say. Also included on the CD are both extended 12 mixes of Knife Slits Water, together with an early demo version of percussive marathon Si Firmir O Grido.<br><br>Cover painting by Denis King. Design by Ben Kelly.