Kurt Iveson (kiveson@coombs.anu.edu.au)
Thu, 22 Jul 1999 11:32:37 +1000
Hiya Jonathan,
Thanks for all those reviews ... at least one of us got all the way to the
end! Coupla questions...
>V/A- Body and Soul NYC Volume 2 (Wave)
>The first comp's tracklisting didn't have many surprises,
>and for that matter, this one doesn't either, but every
>track on here is a winner. ....
>The compilation is minimally mixed, instead allowing
>each track to stand on its own, which each and every one
>can easily do.
How does this one compare with the Abstract Fusion thing you mentioned a
couple of weeks ago? I've probably only got the $$ to spring for one of
'em, and Abstract Fusion is proving tough to track down. Is it worth the
chase above the Body and Soul thing in your opinion, and if so, any ideas
where I might pick it up on the web?
>The Herbaliser- The Missing Suitcase (Ninjatune)
>Herbaliser was always one of those acts that I ignored
>for some reason, probably the name-- but this release
>makes me curious to listen to the latest album. The
>DJ Craze remix of "The Missing Suitcase" effectively
>integrates Craze's turntable antics with the shuffling,
>globetrotting fun that the original track must have been.
>The B-side is just plain perfection, as anything
>Bahamadia graces has to be. I don't know what the original
>track is like but the remix is clean, crisp and chunky.
Haven't heard the new 'Very Mercenary" album, but liked parts of the 'Blow
Your Headphones' album. Both albums also feature the MC What What, who has
a great voice too (along with Bahamadia that is ... when will she be
releasing another album??). Herbaliser also did a very nice remix of the
Jessica Lauren track 'Treasure Island' (or was it 'Uptown') on MELT 2000.
In fact, this Jessica Lauren album ('Film') sounds from the 12" like it
will be worth tracking down ... very atmospheric jazz, which is apparently
the product of recording a live jazz quintet and then fucking around in
post-production to get some great grooves and interesting sounds. (Thanks
to Mark T. for recommending the 12")
>
>Belle and Sebastian- Tigermilk (Jeepster)
>The best album of this year, or any year. The legend returns,
>finally allowing us to throw away those stupid 9th gen. cassettes
>that warble and warp the most beautiful and joyfully
>exuberant music still made with guitars. Though this
>may cause many to say, "Oh, I liked Belle and Sebastian
>back when..." it's alright. This music is timeless,
>yet inextricably linked to the last few years of the 90's.
>A gem finally revealed to the public.
>
Any pointers on where we might be able to get a sample listen to this?
High praise indeed!
Take it easy,
Kboi
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