Album lore

Swop, released in early 2008 on ChinChin Records, collects sixteen tracks from Club des Belugas that straddle nu jazz, electro swing, and lounge. The ensemble’s take on classic swing idioms—heard in titles like "Puttin' On The Ritz (Club Des Belugas Remix)" and "It Don't Mean a Thing"—mingles with acid jazz grooves and downtempo moods. The featured track "Wearing Out My Shoes" typifies the group’s deft blend of vintage swing rhythms and modern electronic production.This record’s palette ranges from the buoyant brass and percussion of "Some Like It Hot" to the mellow moods of "Peace Will Come With Sleep (Triple Bass mix)." Club des Belugas navigate these styles with a light touch, crafting a collection that nods to the swing lineage while embracing contemporary club textures. The album’s resonance within the lounge and nu jazz circles is reflected in its steady listenership on Last.fm, making it a worthy artifact for crate-diggers seeking a polished intersection of jazz tradition and electronic flair.

Album lore

Swop, released in early 2008 on ChinChin Records, collects sixteen tracks from Club des Belugas that straddle nu jazz, electro swing, and lounge. The ensemble’s take on classic swing idioms—heard in titles like "Puttin' On The Ritz (Club Des Belugas Remix)" and "It Don't Mean a Thing"—mingles with acid jazz grooves and downtempo moods. The featured track "Wearing Out My Shoes" typifies the group’s deft blend of vintage swing rhythms and modern electronic production.This record’s palette ranges from the buoyant brass and percussion of "Some Like It Hot" to the mellow moods of "Peace Will Come With Sleep (Triple Bass mix)." Club des Belugas navigate these styles with a light touch, crafting a collection that nods to the swing lineage while embracing contemporary club textures. The album’s resonance within the lounge and nu jazz circles is reflected in its steady listenership on Last.fm, making it a worthy artifact for crate-diggers seeking a polished intersection of jazz tradition and electronic flair.