On Thu, 20 Feb 1997 18:35:46 -0500 (EST) Andy wrote:
quoted 2 lines Can someone give me a review of Spring HEel Jack's album that was> Can someone give me a review of Spring HEel Jack's album that was
> just released domesticly :58 Million Shades(or soemthing like that).
*Sixty* eight actually, just for accuracy's sake...
quoted 1 line What does it sound like?> What does it sound like?
Somewhat clinical d'n'b with the rough edges largely smoothed.
Some good dubby bass lines and dub-plate echo effects. Occasional
effective use of guitar-like samples. Big on synthpad washes and
obviously pretty snap and crackly on the snares, but after a while I
found myself losing interest through the experience of a certain
sameness of sound. More "dirt" and less polish would perhaps have
helped...
quoted 2 lines I'm thinking about buying it while being under the impression that its not> I'm thinking about buying it while being under the impression that its not
> cheesy diva-vocal(LTJ Bukem +Liquid Sky crap) stuff,
It is safe. Low cheese and diva-free zone.
quoted 1 line while also assuming its nowhere close to Squarepusher or Plug,> while also assuming its nowhere close to Squarepusher or Plug,
Not as quirky. Less "avant garde". Generic barriers in unpushed back
mode.
quoted 1 line or, erm, well the newest RDJ or u-Ziq.> or, erm, well the newest RDJ or u-Ziq.
ditto... less playful and smirkily knowing too
quoted 1 line So where does that leave them? what's the style?> So where does that leave them? what's the style?
MOR d'n'b?
quoted 1 line Is this their best release or should i pursue a diff one...?> Is this their best release or should i pursue a diff one...?
_There Are Strings_ is their previous full-length. This is generally regarded
as a stronger release though.
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