Derek Jordan sez:
quoted 7 lines I've been thinking about getting Micro-Phonies on vinyl. Is it any>
> I've been thinking about getting Micro-Phonies on vinyl. Is it any
> good? What kind of sounds, is it bleepy stuff(Warp?) or just abstract
> electronics w/ vocals??? I think the only CV track from way back I still
> love is 'Kino'. Altern8 did a remix of this 12'' which also included 'I
> Want You', has anyone heard that one??
>
I would recommend getting MICRO-PHONIES on CD because it
contains the original 12" mix of "Sensoria," IMHO the Cabs'
finest moment. The album is very danceable and funky, not
quite as bleepy as some of the later stuff. It does have
Mal's ominous whispering vocals thoughout, though. They
don't bother me, but I guess they bother some people.
The whole WESTERN RE-WORKS remix project was very disappointing,
including the Altern8 remix. *None* of the remixes are better
than the originals. I consider this to be the lowest point in their
career, a cheap shot at making a few bucks from their former glory.
Perhaps if they'd gotten a few more outside remixers, it would
have been more unique. As it stands, though, it's just a pointless
rehash.
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Mark Turner
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