Vex Ruffin by Vex Ruffin
Vex Ruffin has an album, here it is.
We met Vex a couple years ago when he sent PB Wolf an insane demo tape. He's released a few EPs: Crash Course vinyl, Same Thing Tomorrow cassette, two free on the web - Eulogy and No Escape - as well as a single with James Pants under the name Krista.
Last weekend we had an impromptu album premiere & listening party in the best venue Los Angeles has to offer: A grimy alleyway next to a liquor store. We set up a turntable, a couple speakers, and gave away a box of hand-printed copies of the album. Thanks to Jessica Rew for the pictures, and thanks to everyone who showed up. Next time, we promise to give you more than 4 hours notice.
Tracklist
| 1. | Living for the Future | 3:19 |
| 2. | Prime of my Life | 3:51 |
| 3. | It Will Come | 4:30 |
| 4. | Warm Life | 3:53 |
| 5. | Hard on Myself | 3:10 |
| 6. | Be the Man | 3:37 |
| 7. | Need More Followers | 3:02 |
| 8. | Down in the Basement | 2:46 |
| 9. | Won Day | 4:28 |
| 10. | This Time | 2:12 |
| 11. | Forget It | 3:57 |
| 12. | Ruined | 4:52 |
Credits
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On paper Vex Ruffin’s music is simple: an untrained punk musician who uses a few basic instruments in uncomplicated ways, he calls the style ‘minimalist.’ Although it may not seem like it upon first listen, Vex’s music is rooted in sampling and hip hop beat-making culture. The SP 303 sampler provides the drums and other sounds, a purchase inspired by Madlib.