Shit. OK, so it still has good production, but the vocals are weak and can't they write a song about something a bit more cheery now and again. Never been the same since the lead singer disappeared.
Alex Gopher returns with his second album but with a new name and a mate called Demon. This is all very French and cluby. I think it needs more vox. Oh Alex how I long for another 'Party People' - it had words and everything! However, this does come on a very funky disc that's black on both sides, like some games.
Good but a bit rushed in places and rather samey. It took a while to get round to buying this and i'm kinda glad I waited.
This collective, that spawned Outkast, have made a very respectable debut. This is premium hiphop with a raw edge. Amazing vocals and fresh production - this album sits nicely between Stankonia and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Here's hoping we have a follow up soon as i've been waiting a frickin' age for Idlewild, the sixth LP from Outkast!
Beck's 3rd best album is a late addition to my collection. It has only a few outstanding songs, but the rest is still very listenable.
The final installment in the flawless series from the world record holding DJ. Why can't we get this going again? I pray for FSUK 5 mixed by Stem.
One of the greatest mixes of all time.
An excellent mix of Fresh Record's finest. Not quite as good as the first volume but definitely worth buying.
To kick off a new type of post covering albums from the past we have BV3's second LP. This is a killer CD worthy of anyone's collection, possiblely the best album ever. Buy this now or we'll send the Canadians after yer!
The new LP should be here by the end of March, but we're nearly there, so I hope the guys do it! Read the blog at lofidelityallstars.co.uk for the latest. It's funny as fuck as Phil rips it out the bands in the mass media at the moment. Also, he mentions the fact that Indian Ropeman has produced a new track! Here's hoping a new album is on the way.
This is a collection of remixed tracks previously available through Daft Punk's web site club. Hence the name. The first half is very loopy and choppy, but there's still quite a few good attempts. It gets very interesting towards the end with some less electronic interpretations and an excellent Slum Village song built on the backbone of Aerodynamic.
Her new album is called Kelis Was Here and it's out in June.
This special edition of Rakim's album includes a bonus disc of his earlier work with Eric B entitled The Book of Life. It's all very funky, but not as exciting as you'd think.
An excellent precursor to his debut album Fish Outta Water, Fish Market is a mix tape of funky hiphop songs mostly featuring Chali. I have to say this shit is fresh! The tracks have been compiled by Mr 2na himself but the mix is performed by the relatively unknown DJ Dez who keeps it simple but professional. If you're a J5 fan you won't be disappointed, hiphop gold lies here.
Namely G104 - K.U.N.G and The Three Amigos - Louie, Louie. If only this shit hadn't gone down we'd still be partying on and Indian Ropeman might of released a second album.
This mix from DJ Yoda and Dan Greenpeace is cool enough. In places it's funny and kinda crazee too, like the funky breakzy Emmerdale theme tune remix. However it can get a bit rap hardcore in places, IE boring. Worth it if you've got the cash.
It's happening May 23 and is called Loose. Can't wait!
Woohah! This rocks! I wasn't aware of Quannum projects and their history deeply rooted in Cali hiphop. I'm catchin' up tho! LB knows his shit and this remix album of Later That Day kicks arse! Also it comes with an excellent DVD with live performances, music videos and an interview with the dude himself.
This appeared to be a remix album, but is actually a bunch of rare tracks, b-sides and downloads. So it's kinda like another Roots album in itself. Get this now!
Not so good. OK, so it's definitely the best one they've knocked up so far. All the right sounds are there they just seem out of place and all choppy. Some nice vocals too, but a bit quiet, especially Roots Manuva. Maybe they should do a remix album with peeps who can arrange their lovely sound mirrors as they seem to place it all wrong on their own.
I'm selling this lot if you fancy it. My eBay id is stemac22. Enjoy!
Yesterday on the most excellent Popworld we learnt that Betty Boo has returned with the Blur bass player Alex James. They've created a very weird pop outfit called Wig Wam. Their first single with the same name is released on 3rd of April. It's an odd but catchy offering - here's hoping the album arrives shortly.
Hip hop from the year 3030. This album has a few good songs and a few more if you're a hardcore hip hop fan. An interesting experiment but it could be a lot more listenable. This album does have some weird song titles and a very odd appearance from Damon Albarn. I doubt we'll be listening to this in 3030 but it's worth a listen now.
This Japanese import is a collection of interesting remixes from Shadow's 3rd album. Although many of the mixes aren't that special, the few that are make this a worth while purchase. It's a shame that not all songs from The Private Press are tackled as on most remix albums. If you're new to DJ Shadow get Endtroducing... instead. If you're already a fan get this only if you must collect every part of the story.
This disc is a bit short but oh so worth it. It's a bit like listening to all the J5 albums in one big crazy melting pot of a megamix. Buy this even if it's just for the sweet break sampled for Thin Line with Nelly Furtado expanded into the original song. I can't wait for the upcoming LP!
This mix will rock the very fibre of your being and leave your head looping it's hooks over and over again. Buy this now!
