The band was formed in 1993 by Tony Nwachukwu and Charlie Dark. Charlie Dark was a part time journalist and DJ and had been approached by James Lavelle to produce and engineer tracks for his Mo Wax record label.
Their first release, Vibes, Scribes and Dusty 45's Ep, contained the down tempo classic Contemplating Jazz. Featuring the vocals of third member Roba El-Essawy, Attica Blues' sound contained the trademark trip-hop aspects like heavy beats, vocals and deep dark atmospheres. They released a follow up album, Blueprint.
Attica Blues were also often solicited for remixing and producing.
After the Mo Wax album Blueprint, they released a second album, Test,Don't Test on Sony Records.
Test. Don't Test.
Attica Blues Lyrics
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Attica Blues
Test don抰 test this is just an intro
A small sampling of what the lyrical machine is capable of
Do not test.. Warning highly volatile..
This is attica blues those of you who are listening from the comfort of your
Own living room..
We抣l explore this record.. By reproducing a number of musical sounds
First at a very mild level and then at progressively higher levels
First lets begin with the basics..
Musical instrument tests Attica blues
The lyrics to Attica Blues's song Test. Don't Test can be interpreted as a warning to listeners about the powerful impact of the music that is about to be played. The lyrics begin by stating that the song is just an introduction and a small taste of what the "lyrical machine" is capable of. The warning not to test is a reminder that the music is highly volatile, and listeners should be prepared for the intense emotional experience that the song will provide.
The lyrics also suggest that the band, Attica Blues, is confident in what they have created. The line "I'm feeling it, it's like it's wonderful" portrays a sense of excitement and joy that the band feels about their music. Additionally, the band promises to explore the record by reproducing a number of musical sounds, starting with the basics and then building up to more complex sounds and layers.
In summary, the lyrics of Test. Don't Test serve as both a warning and a promise of the power of the music that Attica Blues has created. The band's confidence and excitement shine through the words, and the audience is left with the anticipation of what is yet to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Test don抰 test this is just an intro
Please do not challenge or provoke, this is just the beginning.
Do not test.. Warning highly volatile..
Please avoid testing, as it could be quite risky.
This is attica blues those of you who are listening from the comfort of your Own living room..
We would like to introduce ourselves as Attica Blues, for all who are enjoying the music from the comforts of their own homes.
I抦 feeling it it抯 like it抯 wonderful
I am enjoying the music, it feels amazing.
We抣l explore this record.. By reproducing a number of musical sounds
We will delve deeper into this music by recreating and experimenting with various sounds.
First at a very mild level and then at progressively higher levels
We will start with soft sounds and then gradually increase to louder and more intense notes.
First lets begin with the basics..
Let's start with the fundamental aspects of the music.
Musical instrument tests Attica blues
Attica Blues is experimenting with various musical instruments.
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