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I have listened to Squarepusher’s new album, Just a Souvenir, almost daily ever since its early release last month, but another one of Tom Jenkinson’s songs is front and center tonight due to a wonderful combination of recent events.

I can’t recall how or when I discovered Design Supremo, but I was instantly sold on the limited edition “Love Will Tear Us Apart” poster by Peter Crnokrak. Since there were only 30 available, and given my now notorious issues with currency conversions, I had to buy one. The idea is brilliant: map over 85 versions and covers of the classic Joy Division song by time and artist. The artwork is visually stunning from afar, and so intricately detailed up close, it’s no wonder that even the second version is now sold out too!

At any rate, mine sat safely in its tube for quite some time until Abby had it beautifully framed for my 35th birthday last month. Now it occupies a prime spot in our living room, just outside of Sawyer’s room. I find it difficult to pass without catching the melody in my head, and I realized the other day that it’s Squarepusher’s version, not the original:

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I don’t know that this is a fair representation of the Squarepusher sound, but many of his signature elements are present if a bit subdued. I have much more to share from him in the coming days, including my favorite track from his new album, “A Real Woman.” It’s epic, absolutely epic.