| Dial 'M' for Monkey | ||||
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| Released | 17 June 2003 | |||
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| Length | 41:28 | |||
| Label | Ninja Tune ZENCD80 | |||
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | [3] |
Dial 'M' for Monkey is the second studio album by the British electronic music artist Bonobo. It was released on 17 June 2003.
All tracks written and performed by Bonobo.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Noctuary" | 5:22 |
| 2. | "Flutter" | 4:44 |
| 3. | "D Song" | 5:20 |
| 4. | "Change Down" | 4:33 |
| 5. | "Wayward Bob" | 4:39 |
| 6. | "Pick Up" (Flute – Andy Ross) | 4:08 |
| 7. | "Something for Windy" | 1:11 |
| 8. | "Nothing Owed" (Saxophone – Ben Cook) | 6:16 |
| 9. | "Light Pattern" | 5:12 |
The CD includes a QuickTime video of "Pick Up", an animated film with the accompaniment of track 6, produced by Conkerco.
The track "Flutter" was the only single released along with the album, with B-sides: "Pick Up (Four Tet Mix)" and "Something (Longer)".
In 2012 it was awarded a double silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 40,000 copies throughout Europe. [5]
| Region | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 9 June 2003 | Ninja Tune |
| France | ||
| United States | 17 June 2003 |
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