The Exchange Session Vol. 1

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The Exchange Session Vol. 1
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Studio album by
Released27 February 2006
Recorded4 April 2005 at the Exchange, London
Genre Jazz, electronic
Length36:42
Label Domino Records
Producer Kieran Hebden
Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid chronology
Everything Ecstatic
(2005)
The Exchange Session Vol. 1
(2006)
The Exchange Session Vol. 2
(2006)
Professional ratings
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Metacritic 68/100 [1]
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Pitchfork Media (6.8/10) [5]
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The Exchange Session Vol. 1 is a 2006 album by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid, recorded in one day at The Exchange Mastering Studios in London. The album contains no overdubbing or editing.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Morning Prayer" – 6:38
  2. "Soul Oscillations" – 14:19
  3. "Electricity and Drum Will Change Your Mind" – 15:45

Personnel

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References

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  2. Allmusic review
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  7. "Tiny Mix Tapes review".