On Wed, 5 Feb 1997, Miles Egan wrote:
quoted 6 lines I thought so too. Where's the best place to start with Carl? Actually, I
> I thought so too. Where's the best place to start with Carl? Actually, I
> could use recommendations for any ace detroit stuff that doesn't use that
> 4otf beat with off-beat 808 high hats. What's out there?
>
> Miles
>
Actually it took me awhile to get into Landcruising but now I think it's
awesome. The 'retro' sound referred to is what makes the album so good
IMHO.
The perfect place to start with Carl Craig is the recently released
'Psyche/BFC' comp of his classics on Planet E. You can't get any better
than this in terms of soulful, playful funky late 80's Detroit. Analogous
to RDJ's SAW 85-92 in terms of it having a beautifully niave/low tech
bedroom feel to it.
'Secret Tapes of Dr. Eich' was also just released on PE, again CC
classics with a more housed up appeal.
I just picked up DJ Kicks: Carl Craig which is him actaully remixing other
people-very interesting post production work.
I know that post about his new album sounded over hyped, but I sincerely
believe he is one of the most diverse and true to form technoheads on the
scene right now.
Looking for other non 4 otf Detroit stuff? Off the top of my head, Juan's
Atkins last Model 500 LP Deep Space is perfect. Has some 4/4 beats, but
it's also all over the place in terms of mood and tempo. It's all very
laidback, very sublime is some senses. This too was hard at
first to get into because unlike most Detroit stuff it doesn't
necessarily have the underlying dancefloor groove. It's one of those
albums where you chill to it, (maybe smoking some funny stuff:)) and then
20 mins later, next thing you know you're bobbin' your head to it-it
sneaks up on you....
ok enough rambling-
Peace
Nate
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