Soul Trader
Soul Trader is the second studio album by English electronic music producer ils.[1][2] It was originally released in the UK on 7 January 2002,[3] followed by a US release on 5 August 2003.[4] The album's release was succeeded with the release of three singles; "Next Level", "No Soul", and "Music" on Marine Parade Records in 2002. "Next Level" reached #75 in the UK Singles Chart[5] and was included on the album as "6 Space (Next Level)".[6]
Soul Trader | ||||
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Studio album by Ils | ||||
Released | 7 January 2002 | |||
Genre | Electronica | |||
Label | Marine Parade, Myutopia | |||
Producer | Ils | |||
Ils chronology | ||||
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Singles from Soul Trader | ||||
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Alternate cover | ||||
US version |
Background
Following Walker's departure with Fuel Records following the release of Idiots Behind the Wheel, he signed with Marine Parade and released Soul Trader on 7 January 2002.[1] Following this, three singles were released through Marine Parade, "Next Level", "No Soul", and "Music", to commercial success, with all three singles charting in the UK, at positions #75, #82, and #98 respectively.[5]
On 5 August 2003, Myutopia Recordings released a US version of the album, featuring a different album cover and two exclusive bonus tracks.[7] Myutiopa also released a DVD version of the album (featuring bonus music videos) on 14 August 2006.[8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "6 Space (Next Level)" | 5:43 |
2. | "Are You Ready?" | 5:44 |
3. | "Prohibition" | 4:05 |
4. | "Only Way to Survive" | 4:03 |
5. | "Find a Way" | 5:59 |
6. | "Western World" | 4:01 |
7. | "No Soul" | 5:21 |
8. | "Feel Alright" | 5:35 |
9. | "Kashmir" | 5:29 |
10. | "Music" | 5:46 |
11. | "Jackpot" | 5:15 |
12. | "Trapped" | 4:40 |
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "No Soul (High Contrast Mix)" | 7:35 |
14. | "Music (Evil Nine Punk Rocks Mix)" | 6:21 |
Release history
Country | Date | Label | Format |
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UK | 7 January 2002 | Marine Parade | Digital download |
1 July 2002 | CD | ||
Vinyl | |||
US | 5 August 2003 | Myutopia | CD |
Digital download | |||
14 August 2006 | DVD | ||
References
- "Soul Trader - Ils - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "Music: Soul Trader". 6 February 2003. Archived from the original on 6 February 2003. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "BBC - collective - ils 'soul trader' - A818642". 2 October 2002. Archived from the original on 2 October 2002. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "Soul Trader by Ils on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "ILS - Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- "6 Space (Next Level) - Song Info". Allmusic.
- "Soul Trader by Ils on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "Ils - Soul Trader (DualDisc, DVD)". Discogs.