On Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:59:50 -0500, you wrote:
quoted 5 lines In case you, the reader, don't know, this release is stellar. It's one
>In case you, the reader, don't know, this release is stellar. It's one
>thing to be told that 'Detroit is where it started', but it is truly
>fascinating to hear it for oneself. BDP's 'Bytes' in particular is
>clearly cast in the mold of Derrick May's material. Not a slam, but a
>compliment to all involved- it's a deep, beautiful sound.
Don't forget 808 State's 'Quadrastate', which sounds exactly like a
cross between Derrick May's early stuff and Herbie Hancock's
'Headhunters', with perhaps a vague sprinkling of acid house.
Incidentally, 'Headhunters' fans may be interested to know that a
sequel album, 'Return of the Headhunters' is now out. Well, actually
it's three of the original line-up -- Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin and
Bill Summers -- with Hancock guesting. Of course, it could never be
the landmark that 'Headhunters' was (if any of you out there have
never heard this album -- drop everything *NOW* and go buy it -- no
self-respecting IDMer should be without it), but it's still great
stuff. Fans of the original album should enjoy it.
/\/)ark
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