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On Thu, 15 Aug 1996, Frederick Ponster wrote:

quoted 2 lines I *did* here the Cyclob on RePhlex...didn't push me over the edge enough

> I *did* here the Cyclob on RePhlex...didn't push me over the edge enough > to buy it...maybe another listen will sway me (same boat as Mike & Rich..)

I've been very critical about Cylob's output lately. Ever since I heard the Kinesthesia projects, as well as Cylob's first 12", "Industrial Folk Songs" I was extremely disappointed with the lack of imagination and musical depth that his releases had. And as a result, I got a fair amount of slack for my criticism here. Now, I haven't got a copy of the new Cylob, "Cylobian Sunset," but I realized I had to hear it. I must say, I was extremely impressed with what I heard. This is the first Chris Jeffs release I've actually enjoyed. The noise to synth ratio is comfortable enough to make the disc listenable, but still makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Can't say much else, as I'm only going on a first impression, but it is a good one. Lame Thread Prevention in Effect: Aaron Michelson --------------------------------------------------------------------- aw-teck'r (autechre) "Everything you Know is Wrong." For reviews, interviews, art & trash http://www.io.org/~amichel/ amichel@io.org

pontoon == Frederick Ponster <fponster@law.howard.edu> pontoon> pontoon> Hi everyone Hi there, Frederick! pontoon> I haven't seen too much here about the Dr. Octagon release on pontoon> MoWax pontoon> pontoon> ..I have heard that is is a rather interesting album, even pontoon> though I don't care much for MoWax, I'm thinking of picking it pontoon> up-- pontoon> pontoon> Any comments? Well, first off, it's not "trip hop" or "idm" or "acid jazz" or any of that -- Dr. Octagon is merely some pretty damn good hip hop with excellent DJ work (doesn't Q Bert do some DJ work on this record?). As people have previously mentioned on this _very_ list (the last time someone asked about the quality of this album *cough*), Dr. Octagon is none other than Kool Keith of the late Ultramagnetic MCs, and he managed to engage my interest for the entire album with his well-put-together and often quite humorous rapping (unlike most recent hip hop *wanders off into moaning digression about how hip hop has gone downhill, things were so much better in the old days, kids these days, etc.*). lovable, bubbly ozymandias . . . the self-reflecting image of a narcotized mind . . . ozymandias G desiderata ogd@organic.com Desperate, Deathless (415)278-5674 http://www.organic.com/Staff/ogd/ ::AOAIOXXYSZ::

On Thu, 15 Aug 1996, ozymandias G desiderata wrote:

quoted 3 lines Well, first off, it's not "trip hop" or "idm" or "acid jazz&

> Well, first off, it's not "trip hop" or "idm" or "acid jazz" or any of > that -- Dr. Octagon is merely some pretty damn good hip hop with > excellent DJ work (doesn't Q Bert do some DJ work on this record?).

While I'll agree that most of it is well-constructed and that QBert's scratching is phenomenal, I should also point out that the whole record is marred by a number of dismally juvenile scatological/pornographic vignettes. I'm not offended by this sort of thing, but it's not my idea of entertainment, either. I'm happy with a dub of the good tracks, but I give the album as a whole a miss. Miles

quoted 2 lines Dr. Octagon is

>Dr. Octagon is > none other than Kool Keith of the late Ultramagnetic MCs

It should be noted that the Ultramagnetics' classic debut album, 'Critical Beatdown,' which tends to be hard to find, was recently repressed (in the US, at least), so go buy it if you like Dr. Octagon. :) Anybody know when the drum & bass mixes of "Blue Flowers" will be out on Mo'Wax, and if a CD release of them will happen? C. -- cspot@hyperreal.com (Chris.Hilker)

On Thu, 15 Aug 1996, Chris.Hilker wrote:

quoted 8 lines Dr. Octagon is

> >Dr. Octagon is > > none other than Kool Keith of the late Ultramagnetic MCs > > It should be noted that the Ultramagnetics' classic debut album, 'Critical > Beatdown,' which tends to be hard to find, was recently repressed (in the > US, at least), so go buy it if you like Dr. Octagon. :) Anybody know when > the drum & bass mixes of "Blue Flowers" will be out on Mo'Wax, and if a CD > release of them will happen?

Already out. Photek mix on the one side, DJ Hype on the other, plus a neat octagonal hole in the sleeve. Both mixes use almost all of the vocal. And everyone should go buy "Critical Beatdown" whether they like Dr. Octagon or not. JM

In a message dated 15/08/96 15:50:29, you write:

quoted 2 lines I have heard that is is a rather interesting album, even though I don't

>I have heard that is is a rather interesting album, even though I don't >care much for MoWax, I'm thinking of picking it up--

One of the funniest and freshest hip hop albums I've heard for a while , loadsa mutant funk grooves and old skool scratching , lyrically very sharp and intelligent. as the saying goes - don't delay - pick one up today! sonic assassin @ the fourth world http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/4thworld on now - Woodenspoon

quoted 9 lines Hi everyone

> Hi everyone > > I haven't seen too much here about the Dr. Octagon release on MoWax > > ..I have heard that is is a rather interesting album, even though I don't > care much for MoWax, I'm thinking of picking it up-- > > Any comments? >

Interesting. a variety of style laid down behind Kool Keith. A diverse of samples for a largely hip-hop albumn. But I personally could do without all the Gynecological references. Brian +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Enquiring minds want to know. Like Mine +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Chris sez

quoted 1 line Anybody know when the drum & bass mixes of "Blue Flowers" will be out on Mo&

>>Anybody know when the drum & bass mixes of "Blue Flowers" will be out on Mo'Wax, >and if a CD release of them will happen?

I picked up the 12" of "Blue Flowers Remixes" about 3 weeks ago. It had a Photek remix that was nice, but not as good as some of his other stuff. I think there was a track I liked even better but can't remember...3 weeks, 3 months, 3 years: my mind is going. reguarding the CD, I think I saw it but once again not sure?!?!? sorry for the vague answers...not sure was real anymore. brock NP: Seefeel, "time to find me (AFX slow mix)"

quoted 8 lines Hi everyone

> Hi everyone > > I haven't seen too much here about the Dr. Octagon release on MoWax > > ..I have heard that is is a rather interesting album, even though I don't > care much for MoWax, I'm thinking of picking it up-- > > Any comments?

Yeah, this is a cool album. This record must have the most differnet words on it then any other album I've got (and 45 of those are 'rectum'!) Erm, yeah, crazy clinical mad stream of wierd words and bizarre images come flowing out at 100 miles an hour with little rhythmic relation to the beats and slightly scary sounds going on underneath. Dr Octagon is concerned with scalpels, operations going wrong, and yes rectums, but somehow this is all utterly compelling stuff (except for a couple of tracks of porno samples which are a bit strong for me, but them maybe I'm just a prude, hmm?) Anyways its cool enjoy! Andrew C. walks into into a polygon. Dr Ludicrous turns into an octopus Cheers!

On Thu, 15 Aug 1996 12:35:05 -0400, O4thWorld@aol.com <O4thWorld@aol.com> wrote: [about Dr. Octagon]

quoted 3 lines One of the funniest and freshest hip hop albums I've heard for

>One of the funniest and freshest hip hop albums I've heard for >a while , loadsa mutant funk grooves and old skool >scratching , lyrically very sharp and intelligent.

It's in the pipeline, so I haven't heard it yet, but I hope it is as good as Earthling's "Radar". Totally spaced out wicked lyrics and groovy as hell, it beats the crap out of the majority of hiphop and triphop albums. Anyone even remotely into tr/hiphop won't be disappointed with it and since it's on Chrysalis IIRC, it should be available without too much trouble. Otto OnNow: Guillaume La Tortue-"Salinas" (on the Happy Beach-label. Happy Beach????)