On Thu, 22 Aug 1996, Matthew J. Lehrer wrote:
quoted 9 lines Jega: Jega: Skam (SKA 006)
> Jega: Jega: Skam (SKA 006)
> - The unknown Jega has put together not only Skam's finest moment, but
> one of the finest electronic dance music records of the year.
> Concentrating solely on the various incarnations of the blessed
> breakbeat, the seven tracks on this record range from hip-hop-speed
> jeep-beats to experimental drum'n'bass to steel-drum-tinged electro.
> Each is ominously draped with dark, brooding atmospherics, and Jega's
> attention to rhythmic detail is astounding as well. Techno from the outer
> limits.
The underrated Bola 1 12" (SKA 005) is easily as good as the Jega 12".
While I find Jega a tad on the bland side at times, Bola is simply
unbelievably brilliant. Bola just doesn't get enough slack on this list,
and deserves to be hyped as well.
Lame Thread Prevention in Effect: Aaron Michelson
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