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The late Kenny Hawkes! This is for the longevity, you need to hear the whole thing, the way he filters the warped floating sounds he uses. The last two minutes are mandatory! Ravishing deepness.
Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives
The late Kenny Hawkes! This is for the longevity, you need to hear the whole thing, the way he filters the warped floating sounds he uses. The last two minutes are mandatory! Ravishing deepness.
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