Category: music

I finally listened to the Lamb album "What Sound?", an album that I heard tracks from years ago, but didn't have a taste for the music. I rediscovered it after downloading it from RCA's MP3 site.

I'd say it's trip-hop, chill-out with some experimental sounds thrown in - very ecclectic. It's nice to listen to at night, when you're just wanting to relax, but not quite ready for bed.

Check it out when you get a chance, or purchase it here.

Ok, this is my first post. I am reviewing a newly released electronic album I have purchased. If you don't like electronic dance music (EDM), please do not waste space posting comments or I'll have to smack you.

Those who are biased against it might think it all sounds the same... right? Wrong, it's a lot more diverse than the mainstream, I'll tell you that; all of the crap that has been forced down our thoats by MTV, Clear Channel, top 40 radio stations and so on. As we watch people en masse follow the stupid trends that the idiots in these bands and so-called "musical icons" portray, it is refreshing to sit back and listen to a few albums that are rockin' from start to finish. That's how its supposed to be. Yeah, albums of this caliber are the equivalent of listening to Pumpkins' Siamese Dream all the way through. You get that tingly feeling all over when the last track is over.

But enough of my ranting, lets get to the music. The album I am reviewing is not a well known production. Kyau Vs. Albert from Germany. The album Here We Are Now is excellent from start to finish. The first disc is their production album. This isn't just another DJ mix. Every track here is their own and they are superbly mixed as well. This has it all. Emotional breakdowns, slammin beats, groovin basslines, fantastic vocals. A few guest vocalist are featured. CD2 is a mix compilation of some of their remixes and other artists as well.

This is an excellent duo that can only be compared with that of Gabriel and Dresden, Paul Van Dyk, and Sasha.. but with the Kyou vs. Albert twist and a their own defined style, shattering the rules of trance and defying the laws of breakbeat. Here We Are Now is a terrific Progressive album. EDM lovers, you should not be caught dead without this in your collection. It even says that on the back of it.

Grendel sez: All album titles linked to Amazon, neodux receives 5% of sale for the referal if you buy from the link.

Notorious sez: Buy Siamese Dream if you don't own it yet.

I picked up a copy of the Gabriel + Dresdent - Bloom CD today. Its a great album.

I've always been a fan of every remix this duo puts out. I especially like their spacey, progressive remix of Groove Armada - Superstylin'. Definately one of my favorite remixes of an already good song. Last September or so, they released a mix CD. On the CD are some of their newest remixes as well as unreleased single tracks they produced. Very good stuff, and you can definately tell it's them, it has all the markings of G+D style.
If you want some great chillin music, get it. If you want some great driving music, get it. If you want some slamming beats, get it. It's all on there.

"I have to celebrate you baby, I have to praise you like I should." Where did that sample come from before it was used in Fatboy Slim's award winning single, "Praise You"? Why not check it out on this link, which lists quite a few hits that make liberal use of samples from previously recorded tunes.

While searching the net for something I can't quite remember at the moment (probably porn) I stumbled upon this awesome site. If you remember any catchy tunes from your favorite Nintendo game, then this is the place to go. Ocremix.org has quite an assortment of remixes done by various talented artists. From orchestra to techno dance remixes of Mike Tyson's Punchout theme song, you're bound to find your favorite here.