The Bug's Fire marks the explosive third chapter in Kevin Martin's incendiary urban trilogy that began with 2008's 'London Zoo' and continued with 2014's 'Angels & Devils'. This 2021 release on Ninja Tune delivers fourteen tracks of apocalyptic electronic-reggae fusion, featuring collaborations with powerhouse vocalists including Flowdan, Moor Mother, and poet Roger Robinson. Martin's production creates a haunting landscape of sub-bass that makes the music feel both grounded and violently unstable.
This indie exclusive pressing on striking red and yellow vinyl comes in a screen-printed gatefold sleeve and includes a download code. The album tackles themes of war, urban decay, and social uprising, with standout tracks like the pugilistic "Pressure" featuring Flowdan's agile flows and the heartbreaking "The Missing," where Roger Robinson delivers a moving tribute to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Fire represents both Martin's response to recent global upheaval and his evolution from reclusive sound obsessive to socially conscious artist.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Ninja Tune
- Genre: Electronic, Reggae
- Release Date: 09/03/2021
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TRACKS
A1. The Fourth Day
A2. Pressure
A3. Demon
A4. Vexed
B1. Clash
B2. War
B3. How Bout Dat
C1. Bang
C2. Hammer
C3. Ganja Baby
C4. Fuck Off
D1. Bomb
D2. High Rise
D3. The Missing
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