Ambassadors of Style [Limited Edition]

Ambassadors of Style [Limited Edition]

Track Listings

1. Hijack

2. Prime Minister

3. This Girl

4. Chronic Dose

5. Selector

6. Pop the Trunk

7. Late Night Trick

8. Ambassadors of Style

9. Sirocco

10. Moon, the Sky

11. Sid's Mellow Trip

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Trip-Hop/dub. Steve Raskin and Sid Barcelona have Produced a Lethal Cocktail of Drum and Bass, Trip-Hop, Breakbeat and Dub. A New and Unique Sonic Narrative Made Up of Psychedelic Jungle Soundscapes that Soothe the Ears. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Ambassadors of Style,Thunderball,Eighteenth Street,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Pop

Average customer rating:

Quiet coolness

I tried to write this review without using a single cliche

I wouldn't really call this drum and bass

perfect

Drum & Bass for Friends and Cocktails

Ambassadors of Style
Thunderball
Manufacturer: Eighteenth Street
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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Versions

The New Gold Standard

Esl Remixed: The 100th Release of Esl Music

Here Comes Tomorrow

ASIN: B00004HYJ3
Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

Hijack
Prime Minister
This Girl
Chronic Dose
Selector
Pop The Trunk
Late Nite Trick
Ambassadors Of Style
Sirocco
The Moon, The Sky
Sid's Mellow Trip

Album Details

Trip-Hop/dub. Steve Raskin and Sid Barcelona have Produced a Lethal Cocktail of Drum and Bass, Trip-Hop, Breakbeat and Dub. A New and Unique Sonic Narrative Made Up of Psychedelic Jungle Soundscapes that Soothe the Ears.

Customer Reviews:

Quiet coolness.......2004-07-15

I say "quiet music" because it seems like even the more energetic songs on this album are subdued. But this album will grow on you before you know it. This music, if hard to define, is definitely original. Definitely a nice fit in the eighteenth street lounge label. I call it dub'n'bass. Check it out, you will dig.

I tried to write this review without using a single cliche.......2001-05-16

I bought this album because I'm a fan of Thievery Corporation and their label, Eighteenth St. Lounge. I'd heard a couple of songs of Thunderball from other ESL compilations and was sure that I'd like this album. I took it home, played it and was disappointed. As far as I was concerned, these guys were blatantly pimping themselves as the 21st century version of John Barry (cliché spy reference) by naming themselves "Thunderball" and giving their opening song a title like "Hijack." I found this album's sound too eclectic and filed it away in my collection.

However, I was wrong. This album rewards repeated listening. It's eclecticism is it's strength. This album goes from up-tempo (This Girl) to down-tempo (The Moon, the Sky), from Dub, Drum `n' Bass (Selector) to Trip Hop (Sid's Mellow Trip)(sorry, gratuitous genre references) and for most of the album, somewhere in-between all of these and other categories. This album lacks the obvious hooks of other electronica artists--it's breakbeat lite and uses female vocals sparingly (This Girl, Sirocco). It works on a subtle level more appropriate for a near future spy thriller soundtrack a la James Bond (sorry).

Thunderball, I believe, has a talent level comparable to label-mates Thievery Corporation. Listen to "Ambassadors of Style" as a soundtrack and not an album and you might hear what I hear--music for an imagined film.

My opinion of Thunderball hasn't changed--I still think they're pimping to do a James Bond Soundtrack. However, I no longer believe that's a bad thing.

I wouldn't really call this drum and bass.......2001-02-23

Although a lot of the songs on this have drum and bass beats and mixwell with drum and bass songs, a lot of them have hip hop beats and there is even some down-tempo lounge. It's a dope lp and the songs all are super good, but this isn't a strictly drum and bass album. If you've heard theivery corporation, this is a lot like them. They have a more laid back approach to drum and bass and the whole electronic scene. They do blend in a lot of different styles like funk and reggae but the songs are deffinately not going in the direction of "electronic" sounding electronic music. To listen to, this whole release is excellent, all styles covered and done well. Female vocalists to crazy jamaican rappers to reflective moods all in a well rounded release in the tradition of the 18th street lounge style.

perfect.......2000-08-28

for everybody out there who are sick of clubs and the ate ups buy this album. I think this ablum is more for the living room rather than the dance floor. for the first time that i have heard; thunderball offer up a delicious mind racing album full of tight rythms, deep bass hits , and soothing melodies. just incredible. perfect

Drum & Bass for Friends and Cocktails.......2000-07-21

With hardstep so dominant in the d&b world right now, it is refreshing to hear breakbeats and bass with some sense of subtlety. The most rockin' track on this album (and the initial reason I bought it) is the collision of d&b and dancehall on track 5. However, that track is actually atypical of the rest of the material; instead it ranges from gentle d&b to down-tempo, with some dub-ish elements and pop-ish vocals also entering the mix. The result isn't entirely fresh but by-and-large satisfying. If you need a break from d&b a la Dieselboy (respect going out all the same!), and need an alternative to LTJ Bukem, give this a try.

Average customer rating:

Roadhouse Rocks!

100% Certified Roadhouse Music
Slingblade
Manufacturer: SlingBlade Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CCTDH
Release Date: 2003-06-01

Tracks:

Bottom Of The Bottle
Old And Grey
Life Ain't Fair
Down By The River
Shine In Her Eyes
Armchair Cowboy
Old Memories
North To Wyoming
Take Me Back To Virginia
Dreams Of You
Waited Too Long
Beverly

Album Description

100% Certified Roadhouse Music: A blend of Texas - Style Rock, Honky - Grass, Barroom Boogie, Soulful Story - Songs and Americana on Steroids by the East Coast Ambassadors of the "Roadhouse Sound."

Customer Reviews:

Roadhouse Rocks!.......2003-11-27

These guys are in the groove!
Hot,rocking, Americana-type songs with great production.
Blues, Jazzy, Honky-Tonk licks coupled with tight bass & rhythm.
Roots-Rock Soul from Virginia!

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