BABA STILTZ — Totally LP

Baba Stiltz – Totally LP arrives on Public Possession as catalogue PP124, a 12-inch vinyl that captures an electro-pop/alternative pop vision forged in a rapid five-day studio session in Helsinki. The record feels like a night of unremarked significance, its songs echoing loss, long drives and the digital fatigue of modern life, while the production’s immediacy lends the material a raw, almost cinematic edge. Within Public Possession’s 2026 output, Totally follows the 7-inch “Relief” (PP125) and precedes the forthcoming “Huge Tracks, Man …” (PP129) and “Your Gonna Lose Vol 1” (PP126). The label’s recent chronology shows a focus on forward-thinking pop and experimental beats, positioning this LP as a bridge between the more compact, single-format statements of earlier releases and the expansive, genre-blurring projects slated for later in the year. Side A opens with the title track “Totally”, a composition that confronts the listener directly, its lyrical focus mirrored by a steady, hypnotic groove that feels both intimate and expansive. “Relief” continues the narrative, offering a slightly more buoyant atmosphere that eases the tension built on the opener. “Leader of Men” shifts the mood, its title suggesting a subtle assertion of control that sits comfortably between the album’s introspective core and its more outward-looking moments. “Must Be Nice” introduces a wistful tone, its melodic contour evoking the fleeting comforts of everyday routine. “Dang Me (An-Sich-Selbst-Saugen)” adds a quirky, self-reflective twist, while “Belief” closes the side with a contemplative cadence that prepares the listener for the second half of the record. Side B begins with “How About That”, a track that re-engages the rhythmic drive established earlier, offering a dance-floor ready pulse without sacrificing the album’s reflective undercurrent. “Cool and Fun” lives up to its title, providing a lighter, more playful interlude that still retains the record’s cohesive sonic palette. “Later” slows the momentum, allowing space for the listener to absorb the preceding textures before the final cut, “15”, which caps the journey with a concise, resonant statement that feels like a quiet resolution after the album’s emotional arc. Totally sits between Baba Stiltz’s earlier “Shame on Dry Land LP” (PP0108, 2024) and the “Relief” 7-inch, illustrating a continued exploration of electro-pop sensibilities while deepening the lyrical preoccupations with contemporary alienation. Within Public Possession’s roster, the record complements the label’s recent output, sharing the same forward-looking ethos as Eden Burns’ “Big Beat Manifesto” series and the experimental edge of ddwy’s “Tell Me, Told You”. For DJs, the record offers a range of entry points: the opening “Totally” and “How About That” provide solid, mid-tempo foundations for warm-up sets, while “Cool and Fun” and “Belief” can be layered into more melodic or vocal-heavy mixes. Collectors will appreciate the album’s cohesive narrative and its place in the label’s 2026 chronology, as well as the continuity it offers with the artist’s prior releases on the same imprint. The release is pressed on a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the artist’s earlier LP and the label’s recent 7-inch offerings. Its physical presentation aligns with Public Possession’s consistent aesthetic, delivering the music in a format that invites both attentive listening and crate-digging. Baba Stiltz – Totally LP, Public Possession, catalogue PP124, 12-inch vinyl, 10 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Baba Stiltz – Totally A2. Baba Stiltz – Relief A3. Baba Stiltz – Leader of Men A4. Baba Stiltz – Must Be Nice A5. Baba Stiltz – Dang Me (An-Sich-Selbst-Saugen) A6. Baba Stiltz – Belief B1. Baba Stiltz – How About That B2. Baba Stiltz – Cool and Fun B3. Baba Stiltz – Later B4. Baba Stiltz – 15