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Date:
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:14:07 -0400
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Re: [idm] Point 7
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Much better. All I wanted was some sense of what you're trying to say. You could even go a step further and name some of this year's artists whom you think excel beyond this - because I haven't heard them, and I've heard a thing or two. Even better would be why you think they're better than the Point 7. jeff
quoted 51 lines All I will say is that I was not blown away by it like I have been by some previous Toytro> All I will say is that I was not blown away by it like I have been by some previous Toytronic releases. Sure, I have heard worse but I have heard better stuff this year from lesser known labels and artists. Yeah it’s alright, maybe I was expecting too much from it? I think it’s ok, but not worthy to be gushed with lashings of praise and admiration. Of course, this is only my opinion which counts for nothing. > > > >> Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:37:26 -0400 >> From: theREALmxyzptlk@comcast.net >> To: idm@hyperreal.org >> Subject: Re: [idm] Point 7 >> >> And if you can't offer any more cogent criticism than two words, I'll >> give your opinion about as much weight as you gave effort to make it. >> >> >> jeff >> >>> Like I said - It's alright. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:12:22 -0400 >>>> From: theREALmxyzptlk@comcast.net >>>> To: idm@hyperreal.org >>>> Subject: Re: [idm] Point 7 >>>> >>>> While it doesn't break new ground, I would argue that it is an >>>> outstanding release - if only because there is very little out there >>>> that fits the IDM category any more for it to stand out against. And as >>>> I mentioned below, it does hold its own against the releases that are >>>> usually considered formative for the genre. >>>> While this moves through familiar territory, it does so with expertise >>>> and acumen - and it isn't simply re-drilled dubstep as is so much of >>>> what is afoot these days. >>>> About 5 spins in, I'd place on the shelf next to Bola, and in my book, >>>> that's an accomplishment. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> jeff >>>> >>>> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org >> For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org >> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > View your Twitter and Flickr updates from one place – Learn more! > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/137984870/direct/01/ >