Re: Rebirth of Cool

Kurt Iveson (kiveson@coombs.anu.edu.au)
Mon, 25 May 1998 09:58:01 +1000


Hi everyone,

Natia wrote:
>
>I have two Rebirth of Cool albums, Volume Phive and Rebirth of Cool: A
>Deeper Shade of Blues (I think it's the first one... it has "Taurus Woman"
>by The Subterraneans). I like them alot, especially trax like "Turn on,
>Tune in, Find Joy" by Freakpower and "Bug Powder Dust" by Bomb the Bass.
>
>I wanted to get a poll of what your favourite Rebirth of cool CDs are out
>of all seven volumes. I've heard mixed reviews about them, but I want
>your professional :c) opinions, especially for the 7th volume, which I
>heard was junk compared to the others.
>
>Thanx,
>Natia

Be interested to know what others think, but I think Rebirth Vol I is still
a classic ... almost has become an important historical document or
something. It aint where my head is at now, but it blew me away at the
time, and kinda galvanised a movement of messing with musical boundaries
that is still important now.

kboi