The Breaks [Import]

Track Listings

1. Breaks

2. Hard Times

3. Do the Do

4. Take It to the Bridge

5. Rockin'

6. I Can't Take It No More

7. Unity Party Jam

8. Sunshine

The Breaks,Kurtis Blow,Unidisc Records,Dance Music,Hip-Hop,Old School Rap,Rap

The Breaks [Import]

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Great Best Of
Who IS Fatboy Slim?
Spectacular
Addictive
Why look harder?

The Greatest Hits: Why Try Harder
Fatboy Slim
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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The Greatest Hits: Why Make Videos
Singles 93-03
You've Come A Long Way, Baby
Better Living Through Chemistry

ASIN: B000FC2GBE
Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

Rockafeller Skank
Praise You
Brimful of Asha - Cornershop (Norman Cook remix)
Weapon of Choice
Gangster Trippin'
I See You Baby - Groove Armada (Fatboy Slim Remix)
Wonderful Night
Right Here, Right Now
Going Out Of My Head
Sunset (Bird of Prey)
Everybody Loves a Carnival
Don't Let The Man Get You Down
Demons
Sho Nuff
Slash Dot Dash
Santa Cruz
Champion Sound
That Old Pair of Jeans

Album Description

The Greatest Hits: Why Try Harder brings together all the songs that made Fatboy Slim the biggest dance artist and DJ on the planet. This collection includes two brand new tracks "That Old Pair of Jeans" featuring vocalist Lateef of Blackalicious, and "Champion Sound," plus Fatboy Slim's two biggest selling remixes, Cornershop's "Brimful of Asha" and Groove Armada's "I See You Baby." The CD has every essential Fatboy Slim hit, featuring vocal contributions from Macy Gray, Bootsy Collins, Jim Morrison, Yvonne Elliman, and Five Man Electrical Band.

Also available on July 18, 2006: "The Greatest Hits: Why Make Videos" DVD with all of Fatboy's genre defining and hilarious award winning videos.

Customer Reviews:

Great Best Of.......2007-03-13

I'm not a huge fan of Fatboy Slim but this CD is great. Most of the songs you can hear all the time and there were a few I have not heard of at all. While most of these pay on commericals or in movies (mainstream) its good background music for parties.

Who IS Fatboy Slim?.......2007-01-12

Well, I had NO IDEA who he was. Until I listened to this CD and recognized almost EVERY SINGLE ONE of the songs on it! These songs have been in TV commercials, movies, etc. We bought one for my brother in law for Christmas. EXCELLENT CD!!!! If you want to get a Fatboy Slim CD, this is the one to get.

Spectacular.......2006-11-29

This is what happens when you compile the best songs of one of the best DJs ever. If you're a big fan, there's not much new here, and those who collect many CDs probably have most if not all of these tracks already. But if you're a big fan, as I am, having the collection "under one roof" is worth the additional cost.

Addictive.......2006-09-29

I've been a casual fan of Fatboy Slim for years, but have never delved into their entire body of work. However, since I picked up this CD, I've become addicted. Why Try Harder is a great into to Fatboy Slim. Give it a try, and I'm sure you'll love it too. BTW - the new track "That Old Pair of Jeans" is the best FBS track yet.

Why look harder?.......2006-09-14

If you want to hear, enjoy, and show off to others the genius that is Fatboy Slim, here you go.

As Matthew Blissmer said in his review, this is a GREAT CD to put on for friends that don't want to hear the (often excessively) long versions of each of the songs. I always ran into that problem... I loved the songs but they had awkward lead-in and lead-outs. In "Why Try Harder?", ALL the songs are beautifully edited, starting and stopping at exactly perfect times for the full effect of the song. No minute-long lead-out for "Going Out of My Head", and "Brimful of Asha" (one of my favorites) is cut perfectly down to size from the 7:30 full cut.

I can put this in a CD player and hit Shuffle and not be nervous about hitting an embarrassing song. They're all great.

If you're new to Fatboy Slim, or you've been following him for years, it doesn't matter, this is your CD. Clean up all those illegally-downloaded albums and mixes you were too hesitant to purchase, because this has it all in one neatly packaged, easily-purchasable CD! Time to pay your respects to the totally awesome Norman Cook in this totally awesome collection. Why look harder?

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Long Awaited, and a Fantastic DVD
A great release from a the legendary RITM!
Great yet lacking
Finally!
15 years later, they deliver... but no surprises

Decade
Rabbit in the Moon (CD & DVD)
Manufacturer: South Beat Records
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Rabbit in the Moon Remixes, Vol. 2
Rabbit in the Moon Remixes, Vol. 1
One + One
FlooriD.A.
Gatecrasher: Christopher Lawrence Live in Moscow

ASIN: B000NQR82O
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

Time Bomb
Diamond Dust
Alphatron
Omegatron
Deeper
Metropolis
Star Shine
Let's Dance
Dubassex
O.B.E.
Decade

Album Description

Rabbit In The Moon have established an enormous fan base with the release of their 12-inch singles, remix work, and exploration in live performance. With their world renowned remixes for Smashing Pumpkins, Depeche Mode, Sarah McLachlan, Garbage, and countless others, it's no wonder they have the world eagerly awaiting the release of their first full-length CD/DVD. Their style of electronic music is timeless, but to truly understand this group is to see and hear them live. This 80+ minute DVD takes you behind the scenes and in front of thousands of screaming fans at one of their live festival performances, shot in Hi-Def with a 5.1 Surround Sound mix.

Customer Reviews:

Long Awaited, and a Fantastic DVD.......2007-07-16

As a DJ, I have had access to Rabbit in the Moon material over the past 10 years, as it was released single-by-single. Like many of their fans, I was hooked on Dave Christophere's audio wizardry with the haunting and evolving O.O.B.E. - (mistakenly labeled "Outer" Body Experience on the liner notes - though not a surprising tactic for a new remix.). Several of the track on this new album have been previously released as singles, and/or have been included in their live performances. Though some may find this a bit anticlimactic, it should be noted that everything has been remastered to a degree that it actually does seem new and fresh.

As others have noted, RITM is best experienced as a live act. The music is brought to life through the larger-than-life, kabuki theater-like performance and vocalizations of Bunny (Steve Eachon). Perhaps RITM are destined to become the Grateful Dead of modern Techno, as every show is different, and devoted fans follow their shows, and see them again and again, noting the slight changes to the mixes and song selections, and the ever evolving and exciting Bunny Experience.

With that in mind, it is only natural that they would include a DVD that included some of their live material, along with new and creative original video along with the CD.

The quality of the video and audio on this package is flawless and very entertaining for old and new Rabbit fans. One can only hope that they gather momentum from this release to tour heavily, and release another album of completely new material within the next 18 months. The newer material also has more vocals by Bunny, which I find to be an excellent trend which they should continue to develop in their music and live shows.

A great release from a the legendary RITM!.......2007-07-13

I think this is a *fanstatic* release, mostly because of the DVD content, but I like the CD a lot as well. Being the fan that I am, I couldn't give this any less than 5 stars for that DVD content being what it is. Yes, there is some dated stuff on the album, but it is called "Decade", and the song "Deeper" alone justifies that title. I see some of the other reviewers who are fans, but giving it low-star reviews, that's really too bad. It may be because they were expecting a full new CD of all new material, and didn't get that. Still, I see that those of us who "know the deal", so to speak, know that the essence of Rabbit In The Moon is the live show, I think the DVD content gives a pretty close approximation to what it's actually like to see them live. But tell me, who, of the RITM fans among us, especially those who have seen them live in the least year, didn't FLIP out when they were listening to the "Decade" CD and heard the phrase "Look into the eye!" for the first time, on track 8.. with memories flooding in of Bunny with his TV-on-a-stick?? I know I did. And that song is followed by the AMAZING rendition of David Bowie's "Let's Dance", followed by Deeper (which is admittedly old
but is a classic and couldn't be excluded) but then there's a brand new mix of O.B.E. that, correct me if I'm wrong, has never been released before. (And I own the original Phases O.B.E. 12" record). I love the new mix of that song, and I think it's a great album, even though every single song doesn't thrill me. But even with this CD, some of the older RITM songs that I never really liked much before, like Dubbasex for example, listened carefully and given them another chance, and found they are actually very subtle and beautiful songs.

There is more newer material on the album than some reviewers let on, in fact well over half of it is new. There are a few ommissions, IMO, for example I would have liked to see "Electro Accupuncture" on this CD, but then again that has been released before on a CD, still I think it would have fit in well here though as well. I love the DVD the most, because it reminds me why I've been such a huge fan for so many years, with probably about 7 shows under my belt. To all the fans out there, buy this album! Show your support! Remember the old Zen Festial 96-97 shows, with Bunny, in his disco-ball suit, being lowered by a cable from the ceiling! remember how you felt at those times. They have earned our suport! To those folks new to the electronica genre, this is a good glimpse into understanding the engima that is Rabbit in the Moon... RITM so much more than can possible be described in one album, album review, DVD, magazine article, or antyhing else. There's a whole history and culture behind these guys'one-of-a-kind stlye of performance art, and I think this release captures the essence of it almost as best you could with the amount of material provided. Buy it for the DVD, but then take the audio CD, put in in your car stereo, put on track 8, and crank it up!

Great yet lacking.......2007-07-12

So, if your a rabbit head like me, you've probably heard most of these tracks at their shows. So why is this CD a great purchase? Quite simply because you are a rabbit head and they need our support. If you're new to Rabbit in the Moon then you need to hear what the music is about. The really cool feature is that in the DVD each suit comes with an explanation which will help new listeners/show goers to understand the meaning of the show as a whole and the suits individually. Are there tracks missing? Absolutely. The now famous jungle track used for the dragon slaying sequence is missing, so is the old light suit track which is a favorite amongst show goers. However, the single most significant fact about this release is the release it self. If this goes good, we will see a new Rabbit in the Moon CD sometime soon. Remember, this is their first attempt at this, so lets support them. After all, they have been connecting to us for over a decade, the least we can do is buy the CD.

Finally!.......2007-07-12

Yes, many of the tracks have been previously released. Yes, much of the album sounds like a product of the 90s. Should that be a problem if the music is good?

I am pleased to witness this finally see the light of day. The music sounds great with a pair of headphones, and the DVD only makes it better.

15 years later, they deliver... but no surprises.......2007-07-11

I've been listening to Rabbit in the Moon for 13 years... heck, the first time I ever rolled was at a RITM show in 1994. I love these guys. Now, this album is solid, but not ground-breaking. It's not really phoned in, but then it's not really innovative either. That's partially because these are almost all old tracks. I think there's actually only one track on the entire album that wasn't previously released. Some of these date back, literally, a decade. In fact, "Out of Body Experience" was released in '93, so they could have called it "Decade and a Half". Anyways, the new track is pretty cool, a cover of David Bowie's "Let's Dance". For longtime fans though, it's really about the DVD. The footage is great, including some from a protest rally at the WTO in the Czech Republic. So even though the album doesn't have much new to offer old fans, it's still worth picking up. For interested newbies, it's a must-buy. It's put together very well, with appropriate mixes of each track chosen. It nearly brought a tear to my eye finally hearing all these tracks in album format. I think that alot of "long-time" fans will be highly disappointed because they've never heard these tracks sitting at home, sober. Yes, obviously, ANYTHING will sound better when you're high, on a gigantic soundsystem. Go pick up some decent headphones, find some good visuals, and let RITM carry you away into your own out of body experience.

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& Harold Budd - Before The Day Breaks
Robin Guthrie , and Harold Budd
Manufacturer: Darla
ProductGroup: Music
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& Harold Budd - After The Night Falls
Continental
Mysterious Skin
Distance
And Their Refinement of the Decline

ASIN: B000P6R6K6
Release Date: 2007-07-16

Tracks:

How Close Your Soul
Formless Path
Minute, A Day, No More
She Is My Weakness
Outside, Silence
Hidden Message
I Returned Her Glance
My Monochrome Vision
Turn on the Moon

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It's been more than 20 years since pianist Harold Budd's first full collaboration with guitarist Robin Guthrie's former group, the Cocteau Twins, on The Moon and the Melodies. Primed by their atmospheric collaboration on the score to Mysterious Skin, they pick up where they left off, sans the voice of Elizabeth Fraser, on a pair of matched CDs, After the Night Falls and Before the Day Breaks. Guthrie lays down his signature deep-echo guitar arpeggios and shimmering electric glissandos while Budd drops piano notes, each placed with the elegance and thought of a Zen garden. The latter, whose 2005 retirement appears to have been greatly exaggerated, has lately been stripping away the electronics and making an introspective solo piano music, often born from melodic fragments and languid improvisations. It's nice to hear them framed by Guthrie in an electric gossamer where melodies flutter like tattered cobwebs in the echoing wind. So it's not surprising that some tracks have a tendency to vaporize. Songs with a bit of grounding like "Seven Thousand Sunny Years," with its spare rhythm track and refracting guitars, tend to hold up a little better, while "My Monochrome Vision" just wanders into the drone zone. Of the two albums, After the Night Falls is more structured and formed, although Budd and Guthrie do wait until the last track of Before the Day Breaks to unleash a welcome slice of contrasting aggression with "Turn on the Moon." Totaling 81 minutes between them, I'm not sure why the albums couldn't have been condensed into a single disc, making a tighter, less diffuse statement. Yet both have more than enough moments of sublime melancholy and deep ruminations to provide a soundtrack for that long lonesome film in your mind. --John Diliberto

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If the cover tells you anything, it does describe the album
Prodigy
itsa classic
best rave album!!!
Classic.

The Fat of the Land
The Prodigy
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Tweekend
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Singles 93-03

ASIN: B000002NFM
Release Date: 1997-07-01

Tracks:

Smack My Bitch Up
Breathe
Diesel Power
Funky Shit
Serial Thrilla
Mindfields
Narayan
Firestarter
Climbatize
Fuel My Fire

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An album even the technophobic couldn't ignore, The Fat of the Land made Prodigy one of the first U.K. rave acts to infiltrate pop culture. Hard-core hip-hop-derived breakbeats, layers of unabashed (but creative) sampling, and meaningless shouted lyrics struck a chord beyond the electronic-music community. The inclusion of "Firestarter" and "Breathe" (both previously released hit singles) certainly aided the disc's widespread success, but it was the ferocity (and controversy) of "Smack My Bitch Up" that caught the world's attention. Guest Shahin Bada's Indian vocalizations convey the sense that dance music has come a long way from "Pump Up the Volume"! "Diesel Power," featuring Kool Keith, and "Funky Shit" set a wicked groove; the cover of L7's "Fuel My Fire" recalls the energy of the Sex Pistols. In fact, the dark aggression of The Fat of the Land bears closer resemblance to both rap and punk than the hedonism of techno. Leader Liam Howett simply gives up 10 solid songs with bombastic production values, transforming dance music into the art of noise. --Lisa Ladouceur

Customer Reviews:

If the cover tells you anything, it does describe the album.......2007-07-08

This album, like the crab on the cover, is mean and huge, with a bunch of no-__________ attitude. (that is a really cool cover).

Granted, I took off some points because this isn't perfect, and it won't catch you right always, but it is good, and if you are in the mood, you will sit through it quite easy. Even though it's definitly not an easy listen and won't always grab you (it's a mood thing), when you hit it, it hits big.

Every song on here does it's job, some songs are better than others, (I don't care too much for Fuel My Fire as much as the others), but it is damn _________ creative. And this album always seems to go up to your _________ face and scream out loud the name of the music. IT's another great electronic album, and best of all, it dosen't sound like totally generic ______ like Crazy Frog. It's intense, intense for electronic at least, not as much as some, but electronic music should be that way sometimes. Less (or none at all) words means you have to be more creative with the music, (there's more voices on Fat Of The Land than some electronic music), and that's what real electronic music is ________ all about.

More on the music. I should give you that the music isn't not punk, but a mix. Yeah, mixes are ________headaches, why group so many _______ genres? But it works here, and the music is big beat, electronic dance rave type music, with some rap hip-hop music. No, you won't find any poppy songs, this isn't poppy electronic music. It's the opposite, so you probally won't be too interested the very first time you listen.
It ain't exactly radio friendly music, at least in the U.S. (U.K. is where this kind of stuff is more possible, such as Fatboy Slim).

I wish I could give it nine, because I am having a blast, but I don't think it's quite at the mark, so it dosen't deserve it. But take my word, The Fat Of The Land is awesome. I can't wait to dive into the underground of electronic, but yeah, I'm not really there yet, but for the underground of electronic, you gotta know the big names first.

8.5/10

Prodigy.......2007-03-09

I got the CD in very good condition and on time. I love this kind of survise. Keep it up :)

itsa classic.......2006-07-09

as soon as the first notes start on the first track, i can't help but start moving. from beginning to end, this albumn gets me amped up and ready to take on the world. this is definative prodigy and a must have for every music lover. it is a benchmark in electronic music that still feels as fresh as when it came out a decade ago.

best rave album!!!.......2006-07-02

when i first listen to the song,`firestarter', i was hooked!!!
pulsating,hynoptic...
one of the greatest of electronic track i have ever listen to...just never tired listening to this track...
great car music!!!

other tracks are great to listen to(that is probably why these tracks like mindfields,smack my bitch up are movie soundtracks)

ultimately,this is prodigy's best album yet!!
must buy!!

Classic........2006-06-18

This CD will make for the trippiest listen of your life. Note that this is not just for techno lovers. Fans of every genre WILL find something they like on this cd. Trust me, by the end of your listen, you WILL be dancing.

Normally I can't stick dance music, but I have fallen in love with this CD.

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Musicians
All My People March
rather disappointing
Their best work
Excellent Chemical Brothers Album!

Push the Button
The Chemical Brothers
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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Singles 93-03
Dig Your Own Hole
Community Service II
Hotel
Surrender

ASIN: B0006V6TK8
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

Galvanize
The Boxer
Believe
Hold Tight London
Come Inside
The Big Jump
Left Right
Close Your Eyes
Shake Bounce Break
Marvo Ging
Surface To Air

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If it wasn't for the revolutionary artwork, it would be easy to suspect that the Chemical Brothers were parodying their roles as electronic musicians with that album title. After all, people have accused the genre of sounding redundant for years. But while contemporaries like the Prodigy and Fatboy Slim fall by the wayside, on their fifth studio album Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons sound positively reinvigorated, as the dreamy textures of 2002's Come With Us give way to a set of sharper, more focused songs, from the politically charged "Left Right" to the wide-screen "Close Your Eyes." It's epic stuff, particularly when A Tribe Called Quest rapper Q-Tip magically appears to give lead-off track "Galvanize" a vintage hip-hop kick. But because this is as much about the future as the past, the British duo also recruits Kele Okereke of underground punk-funk stars Bloc Party and the London vocal group The Magic Numbers to help push things forward. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Musicians.......2007-05-18

I've been a Chemical Brothers fan ever since I heard "The Sunshine Underground" from a friend of mine. Really, that was the only song of theirs I owned and had every listened to until I got curious about the Budweiser Select commercial. After a quick google search, I was floored that the artists who wrote the song on the commercial that I was groovin' to were the Chemical Brothers, which led me to check out the CD and make the purchase as soon as possible. Note: the sample song previews on Amazon do not do the songs justice, the tracks on the CD soar above and beyond what any clip could provide. The Chemical Brothers' effort on this CD pays off with true works of art. They have such thick, lush layers of percussion creating something new to listen to almost every time you listen to a song while still relating everything to the pulsing bass which defines their music. The pieces on this CD are extremely busy in a very good way, and I have kept this CD within easy reach since I bought it half a year ago. These are genre-bending artists, and this CD is a wonderful purchase.

All My People March.......2007-02-21

The urgent political message from Anwar Superstar on Left Right is the cornerstone to this ambitious project from The Chemical Brothers.

Galvanize is a classic merging of pop sensibilities with an infectious, signature rhythm. Boxer is pure 1970s funk, but the sonic overload of Come Inside & The Big Jump - the layers of sounds merge into a clubland tour-de-force - demonstrates how an ambitious electronic vision can be accomplished in the studio.

Believe & Hold Tight London pack solid grooves, while Surface To Air would arguably be the top choice on a CD not packed with so many solid cuts.

But it's Left Right that propels Push The Button. If you have any concern at all with the perverse drama of the world stage, the song will make you sit down & think. And that means The Chemical Brothers ultimately did push the right button.

rather disappointing.......2007-01-03

I am rather disappointed by this album. I bought it, since I am a huge fan of "push the button" and its remixes and expected that the rest of the album was following the style.

Their best work.......2006-10-24

I've listened to all their albums a million times, and this album has to be their best. Unlike most bands that lose their edge over time, this album is like throwing pine needles on the camp fire, because it is hot!

Excellent Chemical Brothers Album!.......2006-10-10

This was worth the wait. Their follow-up to the slammin' Come With Us, has that same Chemical Brothers' sound, without being formulaic or stale.
I've been a fan for years and am always pleased with their offerings.
I've turned some of my younger professors on to the Chems as music to code to. Launch your developer, pop in the CD, or launch iTunes and code on.
This has almost replaced Surrender as my favorite Chemical Brothers' album.

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A welcome change
freeland rules
Thank goodness something new is coming out of GU
The Worst Global Undreground Album EVER - DO NOT BUY THIS Album
Cacophony, to put it midly

Global Underground: Mexico City
Adam Freeland
Manufacturer: Global Underground
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Global Underground 031: Taipei
GU Mixed
Renaissance Presents the Masters Series, Pt. 9: Satoshi Tomiie
Balance 011
Global Underground: Paris

ASIN: B000P7V5V6
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

Faze Action - In The Trees (Carl Craig C2 Remix #1)
Revl9n - Walking Machine (SebastiAn Remix)
Etienne De Crecy - F***
Kim - Wet N Wild (Midnight Juggernauts Mix)
Mr Oizo - Half An Edit
Adam Freeland - Silverlake Pills
Kim - By The Time They Reach You (Bagraiders Mix)
Jape - Floating (Alex Metric Remix)
Beauty School - Disco Sux (Stone Lions Mix)
Oliver Huntemann - 37°
Justice - Phantom
Minimal Compact - Deadly Weapons (Optimo Mix)
DJ Mehdi - Signatune (Thomas Bangalter Edit)/ Spank Rock - Bump (Switch Remix)
Phones - Sharpen The Knives
Trabant - The One (Para One Remix)
Kavinsky - Testarossa (SebastiAn Remix)
Evil 9 - Happy Ending

Tracks:

Spacemen 3 - Ecstasy Symphony
My My - Butterflies & Zebras
Lee Jones - There Comes A Time (Prins Thomas Miks)
Justus Kohncke - Advance
120 days - Come Out, Come Down, Fade Out, Be Gone
Gui Boratto - Terminal
Holden - Lump
Cobblestone Jazz - Dump Truck
Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye
Substance & Vainqueur - Immersion
Fujiya & Miyagi - Ankle Injuries
Andrew Weatherall - Feathers
B-Movie - Nowhere Girl (Adam Freeland Mix)
Mylo - Paris 400 (Aswefall Remix)
Adam Freeland - Self Indulgent Ending

Customer Reviews:

A welcome change.......2007-07-08

It's very unfortunate, really, that this double mix album is getting some of these nasty one-star reviews. I can guarantee that if this was released on a different label under a different mix series, this would not be received as poorly as it is by some reviewers. The main problem with this is that it was marketed to the wrong audience. As you can gather by reading these one-star reviews, much of the Global Underground fanbase is too high-set on expectations for typical progressive house fare that this label is usually known for. I like Nick Warren and Danny Howells as much as the next guy, but someone should change things up a bit once in a while! Hernan Cattaneo's latest Sequential release, for example, bored me to tears!

Anyways, I'm not even sure how the hell to classify the first CD, as it's an energetic frenzied mix of electro, breaks, acid, and guitars. If you're familiar with Ed Banger's catalogue, then you'll have a good idea of what Adam Freeland's going for, as SebastiAn, Justice, and DJ Mehdi all make appearances here. From the moment the CD starts, the energy hardly lets up and Freeland flies through some absolutely sick cuts. A few tracks and sequences that stand out especially are "F**k," "Floating," and "Signatune" leading up to the devastating "Sharpen the Knives." Definitely not for the faint of heart.

The second CD, although less intense, is much more varied. The first three tracks are hypnotic and fairly subdued before building up to a track by 120 Days, a band whose sound reminds me of Kasabian if they went a more psychedelic route. From there Freeland goes through some techy minimal into a downright weird track by James Holden before getting back to a more conventional rock sound with Silversun Pickups (!), which took me by surprise. Many of these groups/bands would be more familiar to indie rock fans than progressive heads, but that doesn't mean there's a drop in quality here. Freeland continues this sound until the mix comes to a distorted fuzzed-out close.

Clearly the people who went out and bought this before doing any sort of research (are they familiar at all with Freeland's track record??) or sampling have themselves to blame. I suggest that anyone else who is curious about this release would sample some of these tracks before making a decision. It's not the best GU mix by a long shot, but it's way more fresh and exciting than a lot of releases lately.

freeland rules.......2007-07-07

the diversity and open mindedness of this set is mind boggling. so great to see a dj, after so many years of spinning, still having the passion and balls to search out and find whats exciting in music today. if you want the same old same old, 2 minute mixes, tribal/proggy tracks that go nowhere, and sets that are so predictable they sound like the dj went to the john and never came back, then dont buy this. if you like your music fresh, exciting, mind bending, then this is the thing for you.

Thank goodness something new is coming out of GU.......2007-07-04

In short...it's about time GU shook things up a bit. I stopped buying GU albums because I got incredibly bored by their predictable releases...besides Danny Howells. I love how some of the die hard GU fans are falling apart about this release. They sounds like they are getting old when they call it noise. LOL!

The Worst Global Undreground Album EVER - DO NOT BUY THIS Album.......2007-07-03

I am a loyal charter GU customer for 10 years. I buy everything they publish. I have the entire set of GU albums. This is the first time they have published an album I absolutely HATE. I am wondering if the owners of GU were on vacation and didn't listen to this God Awful pair of CDs before allowing them to be published under the GU umbrella. Not only is it terrible, it's also very short - only two hours instead of the usual 2:30-2:35. But the end can't come soon enough in this case. I mean EVERY SINGLE TRACK SUCKS. I take that back. There are one or two that are TOLERABLE. But I mean do not waste your hard earned currency on this piece of garbage.

I hope to GOD the bosses in New Castle do not invite Adam Freeland back for any more disasters. He has not got the chops at all. This is truly an embarrassment to all who helped make this volume the first ever BAD in a series of 31 (there is no #2). I guess you could say they've gotten it 97% right. But until this album, they had it 100% right. Bummer for Adam to inflict such a horrible audio bruise on such a fine label.

Cacophony, to put it midly.......2007-07-02

This is probably the *worst* GU ever, fraught with disagreeable noise, for the lack of a better word- the kind that will make you wonder if there's something wrong with the album you forked out good money to buy.

Both discs are equally bad, but disc 1 deserves some sort of prize for coming up with those random discombobulated beats. A good example of what lies in store for the rest of the album is track 2 on disc 1. Fire up the sample and see if it's your thing.

Bordering on sickening, this album doesn't even deserve a 1, because that would be giving it 20% of the top score. It seems as though Adam is challenging you to get though his junk in one sitting (while he probably sits back and listens to Nick Warren), which I haven't managed to do yet (I have heard it fully though). If this is the direction EDM is going, it is depressing.

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Crystal Method !!!
Amazingly Jammin'
Their Signature CD
The Most Supernatural Album Ever Composed!!! A Jewel For Any Music Collection!!!
Best Electronica CD Of The 20th Century

Vegas
The Crystal Method
Manufacturer: Fontana Geffen
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Decksandrumsandrockandroll

ASIN: B000002RBV
Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

Trip Like I Do
Busy Child
Cherry Twist
High Roller
Comin' Back
Keep Hope Alive
Vapor Trail
She's My Pusher
Jaded
Bad Stone

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When Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland started distributing homemade singles around Los Angeles at the beginning of the '90s, their bass-fortified, hard-rolling techno concoctions perked up the ears of industry impresarios and local scenesters alike. Vegas, their affectionately-titled major label debut, refines the formula. Thick with layers of pounding beats and rock dynamics, it takes the typical club fare and beefs it up with a uniquely western slant. The detectable influences range from the power chords of AC/DC to old school hip-hop patterns to the smooth melodies of Stevie Wonder. On blistering tracks like "Trip Like I Do" and "Keep Hope Alive," the Crystal Method confirm that America has become a force of contention in the electronica field. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Crystal Method !!!.......2007-07-18

Crystal Method is an awesome Techno/Dance Duo and Vegas is one of the best albums they have... Every song is great!

Amazingly Jammin'.......2007-04-16

This album is a great electronic work from all sides. The album kicks off strong with Trip Like I Do a sexily danceable and hard hitting track that gets you in the groove for all tracks after. Highlight tracks like Busy Child, Keep Hope Alive, Vapor Trail, Bad Stone, Trip Like I Do, and most of the rest make it a Techno album I immensely enjoy.
-Nicaro

Their Signature CD.......2007-01-12

As someone coming from the less electronic, more funky mixes of Thievery Corporation, Tosca and K&D, I was a little hesitant to buy Vegas, but I'm glad that I did. Normally I don't care for the over-the-top bass and decidedly weak and unoriginal synth compositions you normally get in college bars or big city clubs (anyone with even moderate talent can produce that stuff with Live or GarageBand and the right collection of loops), but this is something totally apart from that. You can dance to Vegas, yes... it's got some intoxicating grooves... but it's also real music and not just the same sequences played over and over for 5 minutes like many of their peers. It's techno with soul.

What this reminds me of a little bit is the Fight Club soundtrack, although it's not as hard-edged as that work (from the Dust Brothers), with some funky beats and sounds perfectly mixed in at the right times. These guys are pretty talented and their studio skills are apparent. If you're going to buy one Crystal Method CD, based on everything I've heard and read, this is absolutely the one to get. Definitely recommended.

The Most Supernatural Album Ever Composed!!! A Jewel For Any Music Collection!!!.......2006-11-09

Unclaimed and unfamiliar to the sounds of Drum and Bass and Electronica, it was the compilation of this original work, Vegas, that captured my ears with awe. Ever since the fat beats and sounds of this composition swelled my sense of hearing I have praised this Album by Crystal Method. This CD is one that will forever be included in my music collection and worthy to be replayed time and time again. Not many CDs in my large collection has such an acclaimed privilege, Nor are many CDs deserving of such.

Based on the resounding effect of this album, I label it as the MOST SUPERNATURAL ALBUM EVER COMPOSED for this genre. Some CM fans complain that this album is too highly extolled and therefore praise one album over another. A true Crystal Method zealot wouldn't do that. Doing that defames the group as a whole. Although I own this Album, I own other ones by Crystal Method and they are also valued. Equally respecting all albums hightens the credibility of the artists. Whether anyone agrees with this fact or not, briefly think about how many times you've heard music by the Crystal Method featured in television ads, television shows, video games, and theme parks (about three tracks from this specific album is played as background music in the waiting lines @ Six Flags Magic Mountain). What does this tell us? The music by Crystal Method is highly recognized. Yet, based on the average music junky, when a word about Crystal Method is made, this Album "Vegas" is readily distinguished. This just happens to be the jewel among their many CDs.

The beats recorded on this album are unique and perfectly executed, the complexity of this music is obviously mastered by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Not one track on this CD is the same, yet each and every track is an astounding original creation that creates its own attitude and setting with its adrenaline breaks and beats. This CD is a MUST HAVE for any Crystal Method enthusiast and for anyone who enjoys a variety of music. This album has been nothing less than Supernatural, its force and influence is a Momentous event written in stone on the timeline of this genre.

Best Electronica CD Of The 20th Century.......2006-08-30

If you want the best electronic music has to offer from the 20th century then buy this cd. Every track is top notch and it is one of the rare albums out there you will listen to over and over and over and over again. I'm not a big fan of their new material but VEGAS is a work of pure genius. Very few people of any genre right a album of this caliber in their lifetimes & at it's very least it is the soundtrack to the late 90's.

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Hear It.
This CD is ridiculous
Hottest House mix of the year!
Funk.... groove... soul... House...

Balance 011

Manufacturer: EQ Recordings
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ASIN: B000NI3F1U
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

Voom Voom - Vampire Song
Rich Medina ft. Sy Smith - Can't Hold Back (King Britt Instrumental mix)
Bioground - Late Summer Nights
Wamdue Project - Home Planet
Hypnos - Red Light
Mitsu - Serene
Acca - Rain (Gravity Dub)
Delgui - Highlights (Charles Webster mix)
Julien Jabre - War
Tiger Stripes - Amphytrion
Kinka - Burnin'
Robag Wruhme - KTB (Ruhig Brauner mix)
Vernell Long & Hebegebe - I Go Now (Awaaz mix)
David Holmes - 69 Police (New Alluminists Soixants-Neuf Dub)
Heroes For Hire - Our House Music
Nightriders - Getaway
Tom Novy - Unexpected (Instrumental Edit)

Tracks:

Alexander Kowalski ft. Joris Voorn - She's Worth It
Francois K - Time And Space
Tamara's World - Trampoline (Akabu mix)
Timewriter - Booty Song (Ian Pooley mix)
Dusk and Prayd - Playing With Fire (Elextroworld mix)
Elektrochemie LK - Lay Here
KLMNT - Zouin (Tiger Stripes mix)
Schwab - DJs In A Row (Tom Middleton mix)
Lissat and Voltax - Footlovers (Da Fresh mix)
16 Bit Lolitas - Difficult If Not Impossible
Jordan Rivera and Ferry Nice - Africando (Shik Stylko mix)
Klement Bonelli - Ethna (D'Malicious mix)
Marnix - Fire (Jamie Anderson mix)
Subtech - A Beat Like This
Michell - Need To Know
Humate - Curious

Album Description

EQ Recordings continues the tradition of premium quality electronic music with its next edition of the Balance series, a top choice for discerning music lovers who have a taste for cutting-edge music mixed by the world's best, but not always recognized, DJs. On Balance 011, Canadian DJ/producer Luke Fair works his magic, grabbing listeners with his diverse music and taking us on a funky, tripped-out journey featuring tracks and remixes from Charles Webster, Humate, Timewriter, Francois K, Ian Pooley, Joey Negro and more. Fair has carved quite a reputation as a producer and passionately experimental DJ. His music can be described as groovy, funky, housey and techy all at the same time.

Customer Reviews:

Hear It........2007-06-14

Very few times i think in my head "I'm gonna love this" just by hearing the first 10 min. of a set; but a little of these few times i say,"I really love it" in the last 10 min. of it. With this release It happened.
Incredibly there's more than one style of house music in this one, but it still sounded like a whole (You would say this is the job of any dj, but it doesn't always happens this way). The upgrades made to the tracks and layered sounds fit flawlessly. For the sake of your electronic Knowledge. Don't Think it, just hear it.

This CD is ridiculous.......2007-04-28

This CD is absolutely ridiculous. The compilation really brings the fun back into house music. Luke's programming and mixing are top quality...definitely the best mix CD of 2007 thus far in my ever so humble opinion.

Hottest House mix of the year!.......2007-04-25

The quality Australian EQ label has released their 11th in the Balance series, and it may very well be the best yet. It is certainly the most consistent line-up of tracks through both discs. Luke starts off with a few progressive house tracks early on, then takes us on a groovy journey through deep house on disc 1, and into some higher energy electro vibes for disc 2. There isn't a dull moment on either disc, even from the first listen. No warming up, no second listen to enjoy, this one hits you right from the start. Amazing melodic tracks on both discs, this is a true house gem. A must own mix this year.

Funk.... groove... soul... House..........2007-04-24

"Balance" keeps its musical see-saw at equilibrium with equal doses of quality progressive trance and progressive house. The better of the trancey Balance acts include James Holden and Anthony Pappa; Luke Fair, however, places precisely the correct amount of weight on the other side of the proverbial see-saw, creating a thumping house music journey whose merits outshine even the likes of Desyn Masiello's Balance 008. In fact, words from the man himself speak volumes: "Hey all...finished my Balance CD last week. The mood of this mix will capture the sound of an entire night at a club, a full set from open to close. Every track will be heavily edited to personalize the mix a bit more, with lots of layering to make the whole thing as colorful as possible." ~Luke Fair

He could not have preached a truth more profound had his hand been on a Bible when he made the statement.

This is the most colorful house release I have heard in quite a while; possibly ever. Disc one begins with sensible track sequences like Voom Voom's "Vampire Song," Rich Medina Feat. Sy Smith's "Can't Hold Back (King Britt Mix)" & Bioground's "Smooth Summer Nights"; with this three-song-sequence, I found what is rare in most EDM sets -the instantaneous feeling that the mix is liable to outshine others of its kind with ease. Luke Fair spins an airy, funky and wholly danceable first set with the delectable influence of jazz. Sounding nothing like his "electro-disco fiasco" on OS_3, the aura brings to mind images of radiant multi-colored disco balls spinning from the ceiling of a vibrant night club. Though the whole first disc is enticingly consistent, Luke seems to have developed a knack for inserting absolutely perfect three-track sequences which segue into different styles of house, while still maintaining the mix's deep and saturated color. Further examples are found in Julien Jabre's "War," Tiger Stripes' "Amphytrion" & Kinka's "Burnin'." The mood thus far has been so consistently uplifting and beat-reliant that this section of tracks was a surprise... a pleasant one, because the last section of disc one contains arguably the best selection of tracks on the first disc. To cite examples, David Holmes' "69 Police" and Heroes for Hire's "Our House Music" shine like sapphire gems. My favorite track on the disc is the sixteenth track, "Gateway" by Nightriders, whose shimmering saxophone chords bring undeserved pleasure to my ears. Closing with Tom Novy's "Unexpected" (a fitting title, for this track deviates from the melody set forth by Nightriders in many ways), I cannot help but suggest that disc one of Balance 011 achieves the status of the most addictive and most superb house album I have ever heard.

That is not to say that disc two bears no merit by comparison. On the contrary, it should be argued that the second disc is just as good as the first; such a statement may be too bold in lieu of the first disc's astonishing composition, though. The second disc ups the ante with a sense of housey "grittiness," which is in sync with Luke Fair's personal description of the album: "The mood of this mix will capture the sound of an entire night at a club, a full set from open to close." Beginning with the same eerie and sexy bass grooves as did "Vampire Song", "She's Worth It" slyly breaks through the initial ambient barriers into infectiously throbbing house. Luke finally nails the electro-house vibe he went for with earlier releases that ended up falling short when the adds Francois K.'s "Time and Space." Undulating synthesizers ensnare the headspace of the listener; by the second track of disc two, there simply is no going back, folks.

The drop of Timewriter's "Booty Song" illustrates the late-night club atmosphere being fully realized. The liveliest moments of disc two can be found between tracks four and twelve; some particular highlights include "Playing with Fire," "DJ's In a Row," "Footlover" by Lissat & Voltax, yet another astounding 16 Bit Lolitas track "Difficult If Not Impossible," and finally Klement Bonelli's "Ethna (12th Floor Mix)." And with such a provocative title, one would expect Marnix's "FIRE!" to continue the uptempo set forth by so many of the mid-disc tracks; in actuality, it marks the beginning of the slide into downtempo and piano layered tracks suitable for catching one's breath after such an intense ride into previously unexplored dimensions of house grandeur. "Need To Know"'s wailing synths mourn the closure of this fantastic set; it is a jubilant mourning - the final recognition of what has transpired during this sonic journey. Humate's "Curious" is precisely that; a curiously uptempo song at first, finally relenting to the early morning hours with surprisingly articulate and enjoyable piano chords.

Within the last forty seconds, the echoic female vocals usher out the second disc of what is perhaps the liveliest, most colorful, most purposeful and most addictive progressive House release in YEARS. Luke Fair's name has arisen in other locations in the world of EDM; he commandeered the third installment of Bedrock's Original Series (a marginal success at best) and decently collaborated with Desyn Masiello on Yoshitoshi's "In House We Trust Volume 3." Even his superb live set with James Zabiela at the WMC Delta Heavy Boat Party in 2004 firmly cemented his name in the scene. In my mind, however, Balance 011 is undeniably Luke's best effort yet and will likely go down as the best house release of 2007, despite being so early into the year. To say that Luke Fair fares well would be a gross understatement. I challenge anyone to drop the headphones or mute the subwoofers in the midst of this incredible album. Perhaps the best (house) Balance release to date, Luke Fair is one disco ball doesn't stop spinning until the brilliant colors have blinded the listener with the ecstasy of genuinely sensational house music that connects the world.

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Yea, the best of the best
Brilliant, just brilliant
Very good change for Mr. Transeau
OMFG
Amazing!

This Binary Universe
BT
Manufacturer: Digital Sound
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Nuages du Monde

ASIN: B000G8OZ16
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

All That Makes Us Human Continues
Dynamic Symmetry
The Internal Locus
1.618
See You On The Other Side
The Antikythera Mechanism
Good Morning Kaia

Tracks:

All That Makes Us Human Continues [Music Video]
Dynamic Symmetry [Music Video]
The Internal Locus [Music Video]
1.618 [Music Video]
See You On The Other Side [Music Video]
The Antikythera Mechanism [Music Video]
Good Morning Kaia [Music Video]

Product Description

1. All That Makes Us Human Continues
2. Dynamic Symmetry
3. The Internal Locus
4. 1.618
5. See You On The Other Side
6. The Antikythera Mechanism
7. Good Morning Kaia

Format: CD

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BT's This Binary Universe is really a follow-up to his 2004 soundtrack to Monster, a brilliant work of cinematic moods and ambient Americana. It was unjustly ignored by both the Oscars and the Grammys, where it should have at least been nominated for Best Surround Sound Recording. None of that has stopped Brian Transeau from going further down this path of expansive ambient electronica that takes him out of the techno-pop and trance direction he had been pursuing. This Binary Universe taps into BT's classical side, with expansive arrangements and intricate, albeit minimalist, thematic development. From the opening of "All That Makes Us Human Continues," BT reveals himself as a master of Eno-esque melancholy, as simple melodies evolve through an electro-orchestral instrumental palette. Lounge jazz with solos in the key of abstract, plaintive arpeggiated guitars, electro marches, minimalist hymns, and pastoral dreamscapes drive an album that seeks out joy and redemption, but not without traveling through the dark. The last track, "Good Morning Kaia," is a paean to his newborn daughter, and the most purely anthemic track on the disc.

I suspect the real raison d'être of This Binary Universe is the accompanying 5:1 surround DVD. BT creates an immersive space that's less sonic pinball and more audio sculpture, often revealing different aspects of his music than in the stereo mix. Each song on the DVD has a unique video that includes antique robots, surreal landscape drawings, live action fantasies, and abstract designs. It's the best way to experience this music, but whether you watch the DVD or tune into the stereo CD, This Binary Universe may be the first ambient symphony of the 21st century. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Yea, the best of the best.......2007-06-30

Have you ever bought a drink thinking you are getting something else. Say you buy a 'tea' but when you taste it, tastes like 'coke'. Oh, you bought the tea flavored coke. This is how I experienced BT's Binary Universe. I was expecting that in your face, break-beat, trance, old-school BT but this CD is definitely more ambient or house. With that being said, it is really a truly amazing CD. You won't get it the first time you listen to it, but if you listen to the CD over and over again it starts to sync-in. Some of the music is stuff you haven't heard before. Maybe in 10 years, musicians, producers will catch-up.

Really enjoyed track 4 through 6. Even though those are only 3 songs, they are long and change to different styles in the middle. 6 is freaking awesome.

I wanted to give it 5 stars, but because I was expecting something else, I knocked off a star. Good job though.

Brilliant, just brilliant.......2007-06-07

Men have been knighted for less.

If you like electronica in any way...strike that. If you think sound is kinda groovy, check this out. There will be something here for you.

Very good change for Mr. Transeau.......2007-06-01

This really is impressive music. Brian Transeau has always been at the front of the line for technological wizardry, but a lot of his tracks have lacked the kind of songwriting prowess that is sorely needed when writing anything electronic. His score to the movie "Stealth" was lackluster at best...

On a side note, the reviewer who falsely credited BT with the score to the Matrix movies should check his/her facts first. The score was by Don Davis, a wonderful band named Juno Reactor, and contained songs by Paul Oakenfold, Rob Dougan, and several rock bands, but absolutely no BT songs were on the soundtracks to any of the 3 movies or the "Animatrix" short film collection, or any of the video games (so far).

This is a really interesting album, containing 7 ambient tracks that tend to follow the Concerto style of establishing a theme, varying the theme, then returning to it. Most of these songs follow this pattern in some shape or form. A major theme in here is youth, particularly infantile youth. I believe that Kaia is the name of his daughter, and supposedly he had her in his arms for many parts of this writing process. Many of the melodies are very beautiful in that infantile sort of way, giving you the impression that they are lullabies of sorts.

They are wonderfully crafted with an infinite amount of detail. There are subtle changes to almost every piece in every sequence. This is best enjoyed with headphones or in surround, as many other reviewers have noted.

The only parts that didn't fit well with me were the power chord sections of "Good Morning Kaia" which clashed with the rest of the album. The jazz section of "Dynamic Symmetry" also sounded quite robotic and lifeless. Jazz does not fit in well with the kind of perfection of sound that BT uses, at least in this attempt.

Major highlights are the orchestral sections in "The Antikythera Mechanism", which are booming and powerful, and get torn apart cleverly by his editing. The other is the core of the song "1.618" (a BRAVE title for a song, I might add), which is this gorgeous hook at a walking pace that you could loop and listen to for 20 minutes.

Overall, wonderful sculpting and a dizzying array of effects make the replay value on this music through the roof. A bit more work on the last track and a little more life in the short jazz section would've made it near perfect.

OMFG.......2007-05-16

I dont really like the housey stuff by BT (or anyone) but this album has a classical sensibility and an epic feel that i love about other ambient electronica. If you like ambient electronica- this CD is perfectly crafted - I'm not joking - its like... f'n... perfect.

Amazing!.......2007-05-14

BT is a genious. This CD/DVD combo is a little different from a lot of his stuff I've heard in the past, but it is still excellent. The quality of the music on this CD MUST be listened to with good headphones to be truely appreciated! I am no audiophile, and I reguarly poke fun at their gigantic headphones, but in BT's case, this CD deserves the special treatment. You will miss a LOT of what he is including in his music if you listen with speakers. The DVD is also fantastic. The DTS surround makes it even better. It's great background video/music for a party. Do not download this from iTunes, buy the high quality CD/DVD and you won't be sorry!

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Keep on movin in the mix
Standard
Mark Farina does it again..........

House of Om
Mark Farina
Manufacturer: Om Records
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ASIN: B000NA1U9W
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

Dubalicious
Stick With It
Car Garage
Night Music
In The Morning
Gary'S Groove
Real High, Real Things
A Brighter Life
Takil
Right Now(Original Demo Mix)
Skeleton Keys
What'S The Time
Don'T Stop Dis (Bryan Jones Remix)
Cosmic Energy
Radio Tonic (Tommy Largo Remix)
Bleu
Picture Of A Loop
Wrong Turn (Rhythm Plate Remix)

Amazon.com

The seventh installment in the House of Om series features the heavyweight turntable techniques of DJ Mark Farina, who returns to his San Francisco roots eight years after having put West Coast house on the map with the much acclaimed San Francisco Sessions. Farina's style is as hard to pin down as the globetrotting DJ himself, and this mix is no exception. It starts out on a deeper note, with an obscure a cappella that is signature Farina, moving quickly into some uptempo numbers that get the head nodding and the feet shuffling. The mix really lets loose with tracks from Check Diesel, Vibezselect, and the Littelmen before moving into warm, laid-back grooves to bring it home. It progresses nicely, a few dead spots (like the Kerry Chandler track) notwithstanding. While it's a far cry from the original San Francisco Sessions, this mix exemplifies why Farina gets held to a higher standard; he truly is in a league of his own. --Anish Acharya

Album Description

The House of Om mix we've all been waiting for from Om's number one jock, Mark Farina! Get your dancin' shoes on kids, because Mark puts this compilation together just like he plays in clubs around the world. Featuring his precise mixing and unique selection of cuts that only he can seem to get his hands on this early in the game! "Every once in a while, an entire genre of music can be defined by the tastes and technique of the selector who somehow understands it better than anyone else. Such is the sort of success that San Francisco - based DJ/producer Mark Farina has achieved for himself since starting off as a record collector and dedicated beatfreak in the house mecca of Chicago." - DJ TIMES

Customer Reviews:

Keep on movin in the mix.......2007-07-20

This cd gets five stars not only because it is great jackin house but because Mark Farina himself put it together. Anything this man puts together becomes a masterpiece. Mark still remains one of the true house djs that does not deviate from the path of hosue with cheesy electro bass or poppy chart music. His remixes are so original he makes Paul Oakenfold look like a wedding singer. Some of the very good tracks you'll here him play on tour is the very acclaimed jackin track "whats the time" by Littlemen, "Bleu" by King Kooba, and "Come chill" by vibezelect. In his jazzy phase Mark unleashes "garys groove" which is becoming loved by the like of Dj Heather, Diz, and Dj Sneak. Also look for the very subtle sax riff in Skeleton keys (not even released by the artist yet but you know they gave a copy to Mark). In any case if your a mark fan then you must have this cd to add the compilation you probably already started. Enjoy

Standard.......2007-05-15

Pretty typical set for Farina and as usual, never as good as a live set. Some great tracks and programming is pretty good.

Mark Farina does it again.................2007-04-20

Yep yep....Mark Farina did it again....simply blowing my mind away with another house mix that will definately keep you moving. A little more uptempo than normal Farina mixes but never the less....outstanding. It just keeps building up to a state where you find yourself just bobbing your head to the funky deep house that made Mark Farina who he is today. Don't hesitate....add this to your collection!!

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