{"product_id":"moomin-a-minor-thought-2lp-black-vinyl","title":"Moomin - A Minor Thought (2LP Black Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoomin – A Minor Thought\u003c\/strong\u003e returns as a 2026 repress on double black vinyl through Smallville Records. First released in 2016, the Hamburg producer’s second full-length album is a finely balanced collection of deep house built from warm samples, analogue synthesizers, drum machines and an unusually patient sense of space. The sound of ocean waves at the opening sets the tone: immersive, reflective and designed to draw the listener gradually into its world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoomin had already established his approach through the acclaimed debut The Story About You, releases on his own Closer imprint and contributions to Smallville and Fuck Reality. A Minor Thought develops that language without losing its intimacy. “123” and “Alone” introduce soft-edged drums and carefully chosen fragments of melody, while the title track turns a modest loop into something quietly emotional. “Time To Reflect” lives up to its name, favouring subtle movement over an obvious peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross the second record, the groove becomes fuller without sacrificing the album’s calm character. “Woman To Woman” and “Morning Groove” are supple, understated house tracks made for long blends and attentive dancefloors. “Chemistry” brings the record’s elements together in a particularly fluid arrangement, and “Unshaped” closes with the open-ended quality suggested by its title. These tracks have proved equally effective in clubs such as Panorama Bar, Robert Johnson and Golden Pudel and in more private listening settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production is detailed but never crowded. Moomin’s skill lies in finding samples that feel familiar without becoming obvious, then allowing small changes in rhythm, texture and harmony to carry the music forward. That restraint gives A Minor Thought its lasting appeal and separates it from more functional house records. Presented across four vinyl sides with Stefan Marx’s full-cover artwork, this Smallville repress restores an important modern deep-house album to circulation. It is a strong choice for listeners of warm, sample-led house, understated techno and late-night electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smallville Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58374898024822,"sku":"SMALLVILLELP11","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6450\/6005\/files\/aminorthought.jpg?v=1785503248","url":"https:\/\/www.stickyblacktarmac.com\/products\/moomin-a-minor-thought-2lp-black-vinyl","provider":"Sticky Black Tarmac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}