Latest Additions:
| Obituary - Xecutioner's Return (Candlelight Records USA) |
| DJ Deekline* & Pixie - Untitled (Rat Records, Rat Records) |
| Snow (2) - Dancin Alone (Massive B) |
| Jane Wiedlin - Rush Hour (EMI-Manhattan Records) |
| B.B. Queen - Soultrain (EMI-Bovema Holland) |
| Guess Who, The - A Retrospective (BMG) |
| Kamui - Toolbox E.P. (Fe Records) |
| Kraze - Let's Play House (Torso) |
| Bobby Stringer - The Sarge (Proline) |
| Lynn Miles - Chalk This One Up To The Moon (SRR-S30-CD) |
| Various - Dance Classics - The Summer Mix (Arcade) |
| 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette - Short Dick Man (DJ World) |
| Nachtmystium - Worldfall (Century Media) |
| Ben Liebrand Feat. Tony Scott - Move To The Bigband (Epic) |
| Various - Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me (Music From The Motion Picture) (Maverick) |
| Doobie Brothers, The - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (Warner Bros. Records) |
| Brother's Keeper - The Continuum (Trustkill Records) |
| Night People, The - Again (Remix) (Rams Horn Records) |
| Imperfect Toy vs. DJ Noise (7) - Warriors Of The Hell (Infernal Forces Records) |
| Corrado - Tribal Activity (Dance Factory) |
| Yazoo - Nobody's Diary (Mute Records Ltd.) |
| Tides (2) - From Silence (Teenage Disco Bloodbath Records) |
| N. 93 - (Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop (BITE Records) |
| Francisco López - Live In ’s-Hertogenbosch (Bottrop-Boy) |
| Various - vosotros presents: the lazy susan (Vosotros) |
| Terrorizer - Darker Days Ahead (Century Media) |
| Beck - Loser (Geffen Records, Bong Load Records) |
| Titan (6) - A Raining Sun Of Light & Love, For You & You & You... (Tee Pee Records) |
| Corderoy - Simple Emotion (Accord Records Ltd.) |
| Awkward Squad - Live @The Giants Drink (American Tapes) |
| Drill, The (2) - Queen Bee (Destined Records) |
| Horace Martin - Frazzle Out (Skengdon) |
| Corderoy - Born Again (Accord Records Ltd.) |
| Cardboard Sax - Non Tech In The Pleasure Dome (American Tapes) |
| Crystal Palace, The - Son Of Godzilla (Red Bullet) |
| Hatred (3) - s/t (Alleypiss) |
| Axel DörnerToshimaru Nakamura - Vorhernach (Ftarri) |
| Wicked King Wicker - Wicked King Wicker (Noiseville Records) |
| Noah Howard - The Eye Of The Improviser (Altsax) |
| Milton Jackson & Sei A - Jinzou (Urbantorque) |
| Jack Drag - Soft Songs Lp: Aviating (Shifty Disco) |
| Tides (2) | Giant (7) - Tides | Giant (Level Plane Records, Teenage Disco Bloodbath Records) |
| Secchi* - Play That Song (Red Bullet) |
| Oh No The Modulator - Semi-Formalizer (Kill Frank Lentini, Liquid Death Records) |
| Numer Raz - Muzyka, bloki, skręty (Wielkie Joł) |
| Janis Joplin - The Essential Janis Joplin (Columbia, Legacy) |
| Saviours - Warship (Level Plane Records) |
| Various - Spin This 7 (Not On Label) |
| Tleilaxu - Sleepercel (Unfoundsound) |
| Saviours - Into Abaddon (Kemado Records) |
| Spunky Brewster - Too Much Fun EP (Unfoundsound) |
| Jessica Fletchers, The - What Happened To The ? (Perfect Pop) |
| Various - Hardcore 4 Life: Mixed By Nosferatu & Meccano Twins (Rotterdam Records) |
| Various - O-parts 003 (O-parts Recordings) |
| Follow Through - Taking It Back (Smorgasbord Records) |
| Fear Falls Burning - Frenzy Of The Absolute (Conspiracy Records (2)) |
| Various - A-Reefer-Derci ! (Mushroom Records) |
| Dinky - Move In EP (Vakant) |
| Jose Manuel BlancoKeith GreeningerDayan KaiJane SelkyeGarett BrennanTony FurtadoChris KeeJason McGuireRob IckesGlen Moore - Blue Coast Collection (Blue Coast Records) |
| John Popper Project, The - The John Popper Project (Featuring DJ Logic) (Relix Records) |
| Various - O-parts 005 (O-parts Recordings) |
| Various - Unhappy Anniversary V.2 (Unfoundsound) |
| Various - The Noisemaster Presents... (MTMT) |
| Various - O-parts 006 (O-parts Recordings) |
| Marcoerre - Only A Plant Can Help Me. (Unfoundsound) |
| Nighthawks (2) - Nighthawks (High Times) |
| Butane - Concept Tracks (Unfoundsound) |
| Super Flu - Zinnober (Herzblut Recordings) |
| Alamos (2) - Kill Baby Kill / Small Ships (Pet Piranha Records) |
| D Shake* - Nite & Day (Go Bang! Records) |
| Various - Unhappy Anniversary (Unfoundsound) |
| Monta - Disappointment (Unfoundsound) |
| Orient Express (3) - Hola Paula (Polydor) |
| Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days / Turn Turn Turn (Apple Records) |
| Rocco Granata - Bella Italia / Luna (Cardinal Records (Belgium)) |
| Butch (10) & Amir (7) - Set It Off (Great Stuff Recordings) |
| Kent (7) - Nouba (Barclay) |
| Isley Brothers, The - It's Your Thing - The Story Of The Isley Brothers (Legacy, Epic) |
| VAST - Pretty When You Cry (Mushroom Records) |
| Afformance - A Tide Before The Flickering Sun (Self-release) |
| New Order - Substance (EastWest Japan) |
| Sunfreakz - Drive Out (Oxyd Records) |
| Extra Produktionen - Feuerwehrhaus (Brontosaurus) |
| Kent (7) - Nouba (Barclay) |
| Super Cat (2) - Under Pressure (Power House (2)) |
| Amir (7) Feat. Eric D. Clark - Bodymusic Six (Big City Beats) |
| M5x6 - M5x6 (Self-released) |
| De Doorduwers - Dans Cleopatra / 'T Gestoord Dansje (Sweat Productions) |
| Unknown Artist - A Test (Not On Label) |
| Unknown Artist - Fine Night (None) |
| Metallica - Prepare For Battle (Escape Records) |
| Airborne (4) - Tell Me When (RCA) |
| Various - Dance STreet (Russian Disc) |
| Ziggy's, The - Niet Te Doen! (Alfa Produkties nv) |
| Popof - The Chomper EP (Turbo) |
| Sort Ofs, The - Anxiety On Parade (Cutthroat Pop Records) |
| Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Manfred Mann's Earth Band / Somewhere In Afrika (CD Maximum) |
| 33 (Thirty Three) - Tea For You (Dureco) |
| Randy (4) - There's No Way We're Gonna Fit In (Burning Heart Records) |
| Krzysztof Penderecki - St Luke Passion (Argo Records (2)) |
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Latest Reviews:
Polish Ambassador, The - Diplomatic Immunity - madachik
Good Lord! This is a synth-pop and electro masterpiece! Earth Versus The World is the top song on this album, and is definately reminiscent of early to mid-80's italo disco, euro disco, and even some dimensions of experimental minimal wave. Many songs are short and fully of crazy sounds and noises, while other tracks on the album are full, blown out electro bombs! London Telecommunicating is another masterpiece that I have no problems playing regularly in my sets. What a hidden gem, as I am shocked so few know of this project! |
Tyrant - No Shoes, No Cake - prakashwicked
Is the track no. 15 of cd2, orion muzik - alone, the correct name? I wanted to buy the record, but the person from who i was gonna buy it from (i cut the song from the set so he could listen to it) said that wasn't the real track im looking for. Please somebody help me, I really like that song. it mite be incorrect cos the track before it is actually wrong, its: karnak - white moon, not black moon. Thanks. |
Ubeboet - Black And Red - Engrudo
Miguel Ángel Tolosa (Ubeboet) from Madrid makes again a fine job here. He mainly uses field recordings and concrete sounds to create "Black And Red", and some turntables here and there in order to add nice textures to some plane parts.
"Black And Red" is mostly quiet and relaxed, above all when non-processed field recording are used (water raw sounds, for example) or when the mood approaches to ambient-esque terrains, using strongly modified recordings to generate nice atmospheres.
Albeit there are some obscure and industrial-oriented moments, they add more diverse parts and fit perfectly to the usual tranquil sound. This is a calm and pleasant work, and finally a great example of how to use concrete sounds and field recordings (natural/artificial; edited/original) in the global process of composition, even in a strictly musical sense. A very recommended collection of recordings perfectly shaped and assembled into a logical and enjoyable piece of sound.
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Goldie - Timeless - RichPickings
RichPickings of arcticreviews wrote:
The wide eyed illegitimate child of rave, jungle had remained firmly underground, the limited appeal of it’s shredding bass hypnotising small pockets of clubbers in south London garages but lacking accessibility. Clifford Price (That’s Goldie to you and me) was one of the primary energies behind it’s metamorphosis and Timeless was his magnum opus, the unashamed sound of a genius at work. To a few small minded artisans it stood as a betrayal of the founding principles of the movement, selling it out in exchange for mass appeal, but the protagonists were mostly luddite bystanders who had carved their own inescapably constricting niches; Goldie’s pedigree and roots whilst growing up publicly as the scene face guaranteed the respect to face down the accusers.
Taking most of the traditional elements of the jungle formula – wall wobbling sub bass and million miles an hour breaks – and deftly adding touches of soul and jazz - Timeless was a monstrous hybrid which presented a new and highly viable alternative to the pre-superclub sterility of the early 90’s house scene. The titular opener was a stunning triptych, a no holds barred affirmation of a vision long in gestation but ready to be unleashed, featuring the epic Inner City Life and setting the template; handbraked beats, twisted bass, the occaisional razor sharp snare or distorted sample remaining true to the ethos of jungle but consciously breaking the sound open to the world. Not resting on any laurels, “Saint Angel” was a mind blowing concoction of off centre fx, processed samples and mutant keyboards and with the collective protagonists by now oozing with dynamic confidence State of Mind worked the contrasts, rippling nu-soul, almost balladry whilst Angel and Sensual showed how straightforward it was to nudge the genre towards the mainstream by having female vocalists D.Charlemagne and Justina Curtis provide soulful contrast to the maniacal technology. The unquestionable centrepiece though is the 12 minute Sea of Tears; resisting the temptation to sprawl self indulgently, Goldie provides one of the tightest dozen drum and bass minutes ever, augmenting the usual trickery with interspersed spoken word sequences, a sample from a pinball machine and an airy jazz guitar motif. The primal scream of self actualisation that told you the genesis was complete, it remains the bar which nearly every imitator fell at. Recognised virtually posthumously by the music industry with Roni Size’s Mercury prize, the movement’s embers still glow, although ten years later it’s now back underground, shaking warehouse floors and archway clubs whilst never quite fulfilling it’s destiny
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Wish Key - Orient Express - kiekelly
What a tune, never heard this until recently, they really are some undiscovered gems going under the Italo Disco banner. Totally agree with Magic00, this track defines all that is great about the genre. Super camp rolling bassline mix with garishly bright riffs and stabs, completely naff yet completely compelling. However whats especially excellent here is the double tracked male/female vocal - Wicked, Wicked, Wicked! The sleeve Artwork is top too of course, check it out! |
Lisa Shaw - echorich
Lisa Shaw is the voice you need when you want that certain seduction in the vocals. One that grabs you, holds, has it's way with you and leaves you with a smile, a sigh and a need for more. Cherry is like a longtime companion, someone you turn to, you need and you want. Her vocals on Warrior are a legend, on Always are definitive and on Let It Ride are classic. For 2008 our appetites are wetted with Find A Way and All Night High. My anticipation for more uncontrollable. |
Digital Pressure - Un Real / Event Horizon - Project_One_DJ_Team
This record is one of the most amazing hard trance belters I know of.
Both sides are exellent tracks in their own right, Unreal, featuring the wellknown sample 'In a few moments you will have an experience which will seem completely real', is a very good recreation of the classic DJ Scot Project sound. It contains a tremendously euphoric riff and a killer kick and bassline.
Event Horizon is somewhat more dark, and contains a sample taken from one of the soundtracks in the Fifa World Cup 98 game. It is also equipped with a great melody and is, in my opinion, the second best track on the vinyl only by a very slim margin. |
Tarmvred - Tintorama EP - kinasek
Tintorama is a metaphysical experience.
Through an epic drama between powerful beat attacks and sorrowful melodies, you'll experience a unique perspective on these states of mind:
Innocence (Oskulden)
Arsenic (... a thing you should know about cigarette)
Maiden (Jungfrun)
Death (Döden)
Following tracks such as Kryptoteknik and Red Response (rmx), Tarmvred is definitely taking "noise" to a higher level of consciousness. In fact, I'd dare define that style as True Gothic. After all, Jonas is from Sweden ;) |
Eddie Sender - Lenin - qoTIMop
I'm usually a big fan of Moorising Recordings, and this first release on MoonNRG really caught immediately my attention.
Unfortunately, I was kinda disappointed by this release.
Eddie Sender didn't succeed in bringing some harmony to the techy-style he wanted to use in this track. So after listening to it, it just seems like you heard 7 minutes of bangin beats, but nothing more. There's no real driving melody ; and above all, there's no great build-up to catch the attention.
I just felt, after listening to this track, that I've never been able to fit into its spirit.
I expected more! |
TyDi - Kopi Susu - qoTIMop
TyDi is bangin, Tydi is emotional, Tydi is complete, Tydi is talented : well, Tydi is just very good.
And even if I'm not really into prog house, I gotta say this young Australian never fails to impress me. His tracks are very well built-up, with stunning melodies and sounds. Often, he adds some amazings details which give every track a real "uniqueness".
I think Tydi might be the upcoming star of the prog house genre.
"Kopi Susu", with its weird name, is an unique track, indeed. The melody is calm & peaceful. But at the same time it has a lot of power. The "Chocolate & Cream Mix" is really amazing, though the other one isn't bad at all neither.
After such a good track, Tydi is becoming a name to remember... and he's on fire : his new track, "Russia", is almost as good as this one. |
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