I picked up a handful of new or newer releases this weekend and I
thought I'd give my opinion on 'em.
First off: a familiar name, Sabres of Paradise and their remix disc
aptly titled "Versus." Featuring 6 mixes: 2 by Depth Charge, and on by
LFO, Chemical Brothers (Dust Brothers), Nigthmares On Wax and In The
Nursery, perspectively. This release just tinkers with the potent
formula laid down by the original "Haunted Dancehall" LP. The mixes are
all cool but relatively straight forward. No "Re-constructions or
de-constructions here. The In The Nursery mix puts the track "Haunted
Dancehall" through the stringed-quartet treatment but that's as crazy
as it gets. My favorite mix is the Nightmares On Wax mix of "Bubble &
Slide." They add a funky bass line that Bootsy Collins would be proud
of! All said, a 6/10.
Oops, I ran out of time. More reviews later today on Oval's
"Systemisch" (Mille Plateau), the Serenity Dub 1.1 & 2.1 compilations,
Alec Empire's "Generation Star Wars" (Mille Plateau) and Freezone 2:
Variations On A Chill (SSR). Plus the much heralded Aphex Twin remix of
Gavin Bryar's "Sinking of the Titanic."
I apologize if these have been discussed and/or reviewed before. I just
got on this list last week and am trying my best to contribute! Thanks.
-->-Lance---