(idm) DJ Shadow and Re: Carl Craig (hey big spender!)
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In the past I was not always a fan of DJ Shadow's stuff but the new album
is amazing. One should be wary of hype, but in this case I actually agree
with the review in Muzik which ends w/ 'buy, buy, buy.' The beats are truly
masterful with a lot of very warm drum sounds....lots o' toms and rides (full
kit sounds). Even if you don't like headz type stuff you should definantly
give this album a listen. Lots of samples expertly woven. I don't like the
Midnight in a Perfect world track...and if you heard it and it threw you off
you still owe Entroducing a listen.
As for the Carl Craig remixes (also out on Mo Wax) it also is purty amazing.
The peshay mix is definantly the pick o' the litter, but the 4 Hero mix is
also great (as are the craig mix and the one by Future/Past.....) This
release is solid. For those who like unconventional break beats w/ lots o
melody and tracks that take you on a journey the Peshay mix is a must.
Good for that intellijungle thread from a little while back. Also, I just
wanted to say that I thought it was strange that nobody mentioned Roni Size
or the Magic Box Comp on Full Cycle in the course of those posts. It shreds
on Logical Progression and just about any other jungle comp I've heard. lots
o melody and chord progressions... very good...