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Can't argue with that. Just read a review in the Irish Times where Squarepusher's "Go Plastic" got 4/10 and Howie B's "Folk" got 8/10!!!!!!!! So Howie B's new lp is twice as good as Squarepushers.... according to the Irish paper of record. Must check that out. Anybody read any reviews that made your blood boil? (the above didn't btw ;-D) p.chillage

quoted 14 lines From: Kent williams <kent@avalon.net>

>From: Kent williams <kent@avalon.net> > >On Wed, 18 Jul 2001, Paul Chillage wrote: > > > > Aren't journalists just failed rock stars? > > >Isn't that a cliche? Strangely enough, I know >a few guys who lay no claim to musical talent, but they're >perceptive listeners and excellent writers. > >Stranger still, they actually put as much effort and >talent into their writing than the musicians that are >their subject. Sometimes more. >

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On Wed, 18 Jul 2001, Paul Chillage wrote:

quoted 4 lines Just read a review in the Irish Times where Squarepusher's "Go Plastic" got

> Just read a review in the Irish Times where Squarepusher's "Go Plastic" got > 4/10 and Howie B's "Folk" got 8/10!!!!!!!! > So Howie B's new lp is twice as good as Squarepushers.... according to the > Irish paper of record.

Urk. Howie B really blows, but I can see how he can be more accesible. It is important to remember that even ENJOYING something like Squarepusher requires a lot of ear training for a listener. My wife hates nearly everything I listen to in the electronic vein. Except for Boards of Canada ;-) NP: Chuck D through a grain delay in Reaktor --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

--- Irene McC <substar@iafrica.com> wrote:

quoted 5 lines On 18 Jul 2001, at 18:46, Paul Chillage wrote:

> On 18 Jul 2001, at 18:46, Paul Chillage wrote: > > Anybody read any reviews that made your blood > boil? > > Yes, of course I have.

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quoted 11 lines It's totally pointless pontificating or becoming

> It's totally pointless pontificating or becoming > patronising about > individuals' taste - if, for instance, > Euro_Trance_Cheez floats their > boat (and let's face it, there are millions who love > it, weekend after > weekend) who are we to feel better about our more > 'elevated' or > 'sophisticated' taste, if they think we're a bunch > of morons to listen > to DSP glitches?

All well said, Irene; I agree completely about all this reviewer-reviewing nonsense. Also, just cuz we prefer the IDM goodness doesn't mean we all have to hate the "other" stuff ;) I was watching Black Adder II on BBC-America last night, and this commercial came on for one of those TV-only CD compilations. This one was called "Pulse", and it was a compilation of (early) 90's techno dance music. I can't remember what was on it (mostly cheezy techno that everyone has heard at least once or twice - most of it appears on the soundtrack to "A Night At The Roxbury"), but when it was playing, I realized that this stuff was pretty good for what it was, and I would totally get down to it if I went out and heard it live/DJ'd somewhere. -Adam __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

On 19 Jul 2001, at 6:10, Adam Piontek wrote:

quoted 2 lines and this commercial came on for one of those

> and this commercial came on for one of those > TV-only CD compilations.

Well, theyr'e not all total crap... currently FTV (Fashion TV that is) are advertising a compilation that features... can't remember, but the line up is pretty strong and includes Laurent Garnier and Ian Pooley among many others. C'mon, own up... I'm sure there are lots of you waiting to catch the lingerie shows, eh?? - and their sounds are quite acceptable too. I * np : the new Tricky - Blowback nice track with the Eurythmics bassline (You Don't Wanna) --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

From: Irene McC <substar@iafrica.com>

quoted 4 lines currently FTV (Fashion TV that is)

> currently FTV (Fashion TV that is) > are advertising a compilation that features... can't remember, but > the line up is pretty strong and includes Laurent Garnier and Ian > Pooley among many others.

There is a Fashion TV channel now? Is this actual clothes fashion, with news like 'Black is the new black' (real headline from a serious newspaper last month)? Weird. Scary, in fact! Anig Browl _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org