This is the twenty-fourth mixtape by the Funky Soul Burner originally produced for New Year’s 2009. A musical journey that reflects the political foibles and the frailty of man through an eclectic selection of tracks from some of the most renowned artists of our time.
The mixtape, “Political Foibles & The Frailty of Man,” is a collection of 24 tracks that reflect the current state of politics and the fragility of human nature. The compilation features a diverse range of musical styles, including ambient, trip-hop, hip-hop, and electronic, showcasing the versatility of some of the most renowned artists of our time.
Starting with Aphex Twin’s “Avril 14th,” the mixtape features some of the most innovative and influential musicians of our time, including Kid Koala & Amon Tobin, DJ Shadow, Thom Yorke, and Gnarls Barkley, among others. With a runtime of over 90 minutes, the mixtape is a sonic journey that explores the different nuances of political and social issues, with each track providing a unique perspective.
From the ethereal soundscapes of Murcof’s “Mir” to the glitchy beats of Four Tet’s “Hands,” the mixtape is a tapestry of sound that seamlessly weaves together different genres and styles. The inclusion of Alice Russell’s “Mirror Mirror on the Wolf (Tell the Story Right)” and Bonobo’s “Wayward Bob” adds a soulful and jazzy element to the mixtape, while Cunninlynguists’ “Linguistic (Instrumental)” and Blockhead’s “Forest Crunk” bring in a hip-hop edge.
Overall, “Political Foibles & The Frailty of Man” is a thought-provoking and introspective mixtape that captures the current state of the world in a unique and captivating way.
| TRACK # | TIMESTAMP | ARTIST | SONG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0:00:27 | Aphex Twin | AVRIL 14TH |
| 2 | 0:02:22 | Murcof | MIR |
| 3 | 0:05:45 | Biosphere | BIRDS BLY BY FLAPPING THEIR WINGS |
| 4 | 0:08:06 | Four Tet | HANDS |
| 5 | 0:11:55 | Alice Russell | MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WOLF 'TELL THE STORY RIGHT' (BONOBO REMIX) |
| 6 | 0:15:56 | Bonobo | WAYWARD BOB |
| 7 | 0:20:13 | Kid Koala & Amon Tobin | UNTITLED |
| 8 | 0:24:46 | Cunninlynguists | LINGUISTIC (INSTRUMENTAL) |
| 9 | 0:26:50 | DJ Spooky | BOMB MASSIVE (OPTOMETRY REMIX) |
| 10 | 0:32:02 | DJ Shadow | STEM |
| 11 | 0:35:25 | Savath & Savalas | PATHS IN SOFT FOCUS |
| 12 | 0:38:20 | Thom Yorke | DRUNKK MACHINE |
| 13 | 0:42:00 | Blackalicious | WORLD OF VIBRATIONS |
| 14 | 0:44:29 | Blockhead | FOREST CRUNK |
| 15 | 0:48:27 | Nightmares On Wax | FLIP YA LID |
| 16 | 0:52:53 | Culver City Dub Collective | LEI'S SWEET INSPIRATION DUB |
| 17 | 0:56:10 | Fat Freddy's Drop & Alice Russell | THE CAMEL |
| 18 | 1:04:51 | Booka Shade | PLANETARY |
| 19 | 1:08:17 | Gnarls Barkley | RUN (I'M A NATURAL DISASTER) |
| 20 | 1:10:47 | Common feat. Pharrell | UNIVERSAL MIND CONTROL |
| 21 | 1:14:04 | Mylo | DROP THE PRESSURE |
| 22 | 1:17:54 | !!! (Chk Chk Chk) | BEND OVER BEETHOVEN |
| 23 | 1:25:49 | Modeselektor feat. Sasaha Perera | SILIKON |
| 24 | 1:29:27 | Miwon (John Tejada Mix) | BROTHER MOLE |