Smith, Reuben Vaun - Sounds From The Workshop War-Vietnam War from the glacial Amber chug

from the glacial Amber chug of Overand to the Incunabula acid of Leterel

Memories of the rare soul scene are manifold but this timeless collection goes right to the heart and soul of the scene and is perhaps best summed up by the emotive title track "These Memories" by Almeta Lattimore

touched on this hushed world of memory

and some of the fastest material the band has ever unleashed explodes from the likes of opener "Receipt

All tracks have been lovingly remastered by the band's longtime producer Arthur Rizk with the release being rounded out by stunning artwork from Portland illustrator Matt Stikker and photography by Angela Owens

Smith, Reuben Vaun - Sounds From The Workshop War-Vietnam War from the glacial Amber chugDouble vinyl LP pressing. Having further honed his craft, Reuben Vaun Smith returns to Soundway Records with a sonic odyssey through lo fi Balearic and Afro Caribbean influenced synth. Smith's second album continues his exploration into improvised live instruments and programming, while venturing into new territories of music making and genres including soca, benga and trip hop. Also sliding into the mix are organic sounds and riffs reminiscent of