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From:
Richard Barnett
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Date:
Thu, 12 Jun 1997 17:15:08 +0100
Subject:
(idm) Boymerang
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<199706121615.RAA06068@swampthing.msi-uk.com>
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Miles Egan <cullen@sirius.com> writes: > Jungle seems to me to be completely ripe with amazing possibilities, > mostly still unrealized. The prize goes to the first album that's > consistently as good as the first two tracks on Drum & Bass for Papa. > Scooper's recommendation of the si-{cut}.db album is right on the money > and is probably the best available remedy for all of us who want so > badly for jungle to grow up. i've read a few recommendations of the si-{cut}.db album `behind you' on this list, and -- having bought it (second-hand) on the strength of these -- i'd like to interject a contrary opinion. i found it disappointing: non-descript electronica without strong rhythms, tunes or sounds; the best tracks by far are the two scanner remixes, the others were adequate without being memorable. -- richard