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Best known for his prolific output of house and techno releases since the early 2000's, the UK-based DJ/producer strikes out in an entirely new direction with a double album of ambient electronic music that is largely beatless. Heading up his record label Phoenix G for most of his releases, Colin McBean has also put out records on Rekids, Defected, Duty Free, and most recently on 49North in a string of releases with frequent collaborator Duncan Forbes. Tracklisting:A1. So it began one Tuesday (Ambient Space Tek)A2. He's a Friend... And MoreB1. The Fifth ChakraB2. Solar Eclipse NYCB3. Mood Swing (Bad Day)C1. Cath's Vision (Dougies With An Overproof Pini)C2. Distant Memories TassieD1. ConstantD2. Today's Vibe... GooodD3. The Dark Before The Light Of DawnDJ MAG:'Spanning 10 tracks, 'The Fifth Chakra (Ambient Space Tea)' explores sound system culture, covering one of the British-Jamaican artist's biggest influences. The record is largely beatless and focuses on the power of sub-bass and other electronics, moving away from the percussive house energy of much of his past material.'909Originals:'The largely ambient album is a departure from the thumping beats that Mr G has become famous for, but it also displays his personal, emotional side - tracks like Constant, Solar Eclipse NYC and The 5th Chakra encapsulate an artist allowing himself the freedom to roam through his influences.'Resident Advisor:'Never did I think I'd get to a meditative place and learn restraint,' he said. 'This is the album I've always wanted to make, never thinking I could. Also, after loving others' bass-heavy albums, it's a joy to put my own into the mix. But I always remember my thing is weight and tone in whatever I take on. Especially in this flat, compressed world.'