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From:
Adam J Weitzman
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Date:
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:30:22 -0400
Subject:
Re: (idm) hypermodern jazz... alec empire
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Jon Logan wrote:
quoted 6 lines I passed over a copy of HyperModern Jazz at the record shop> I passed over a copy of HyperModern Jazz at the record shop > yesterday. Having heard his Atari Teenage Riot work, I was a bit > skeptical when I saw that it was described as 'Easy Listening/Space > Jazz'.... > > Has anyone heard this? Comments? I'm very intrigued.
Well, oddly enough, the sticker is right on cue. It's a pretty wacky release, highlighted by the inability of a couple of the tracks to maintain any steady beat whatsoever. It reminded me a little of some more recent Atom Heart releases, but with a jazz backing as opposed to a Latin one. Some of it is excellent, some of it is annoying, and overall it can be a difficult listen, but I think it's a worthwhile release all the same. Sense of humor a must and all the rest of it. Hope that helps. I would definitely listen before I buy if 'twere possible. NP: Various Artists - _Attention:_Cats_ -- Adam J Weitzman NewsEdge Corporation Welcome to my signature. http://www.newsedge.com Please wipe your feet. http://www.newspage.com