V/A "Special Brew" (FFRR)
1. U2 "Numb" (Gimme Some More Dignity Mix)
2. Bomb The Bass "One to One Religion" (DJ Pogo Remix)
3. Attica Blues "Blue Print"
4. Method Man "Release Yo' Self" (Prodigy Mix)
5. Prodigy "Voodoo People" (Dust Brothers Mix)
6. Red Snapper "Hot Flush" (Sabres of Paradise Mix)
7. Kaliphz "Knockout Position"
8. DJ Crystl "Perpetual Motion" (Emotionless Science)
9. Goldie "State of Rage" (VIP Mix)
10. Paul Weller "Wild Wood" (Paul Weller vs. Portishead Mix)
11. Money Mark "Cry"
12. Howie B "Away Again"
Just released is compilation called 'Special Brew,' a new collection
indicating that the majors have finally locked their sights on the
booming trip hop music scene. Though the tracks themselves lack
slightly in spark, the names will surely ring bells with the likes of
Goldie, The Prodigy (dust brothers remix) and U2 headlining the release.
Surprisingly, there is some life in here, with The Sabres of Paradise
giving the remix treatment to Red Snapper's "Hot Flush," and a nifty
Paul Weller collaboration with Portishead. Most of the stars on this
album consists of self-indulgent hip-hop wank from the likes of Kaliphz
and DJ Crystl. And judging by the absence of publicity for this release,
odds say that FFRR is simply testing the waters. But if you insist on
Special Brew, skip the headliners and go straight for the filler. And
hope that someone gets it straight for a second round.
Lame Thread Prevention in Effect: Aaron Michelson
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