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Manipulating Agent

by Katalyst

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Showtime 04:55
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Break Up 03:43
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Cycle 03:23
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Fusion 03:41
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Time Bomb 04:02
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Uprocking 03:47
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about

Written and produced by Katalyst with the additional production and engineering touches of Geoff Barrow and Fraser Stuart, the sound is unique - of a truly international flavour. Layered deep in the mix, you'll also find the live playing of guitarist Adrian Utley (Portishead), the Rhodes keyboard of Paul Johannessen (Upshot), and the world-class scratching of DJ Leeroy Brown, tearing it up on the turntables.

'Manipulating Agent' moves seamlessly through a mixture of laid-back beats, up-tempo dancefloor funk and brooding grooves. For proof of the diverse sounds the listener needs only to check out the skull-snapping breaks of "Showtime", the hazy guitar driven journey of "Time Bomb", the soulful organic sounds of "Race Against Time", and the straight up hip hop style of "Combustible/Special Delivery" with MC "Gift of Gab" of Blackalicious.

This landmark album draws influences from many different musical styles, jazz, funk, hip hop, soul, soundtracks, easy-listening, blues, and the list goes on. A sample-laden workout, the album mixes dark, atmospheric, Portishead-esque cuts and mournful downtempo tunes, with bright, funky party beats guaranteed to rock da block from Sydney to Bristol.

After the release of ‘Manipulating Agent’, Katalyst was nominated for an ARIA Award (Best Dance Artist), and also received four nominations in the 2002 Dance Music Awards, walking away with the two most coveted
awards on the night; Best Producer and Best Album. The album was featured as JJJ Album of the Week (07/06), with "Fusion" and "Showtime" added to high rotation. Manipulating Agent was also album of the week on 2SER, RTR, 4ZZZ, Three D, received high rotation on RRR and Nova 100.

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released January 4, 2002

Composed and produced by Katalyst. Engineered by Fraser Stuart AKA The Mad Scientist. Mixed at M2 Studios, except tracks 7 & 9 mixed at BJB Studios.

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Katalyst Sydney, Australia

Katalyst aka Super K is Australian based producer Ashley Anderson. He also releases records under the monikers Space Invadas with Steve Spacek and Quakers with Geoff Barrow. Working with labels such as Stones Throw and BBE, he has gained much international acclaim & a strong fan base established for his work worldwide. He also runs the Invada label in Australia with with Portishead's Geoff Barrow. ... more

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