Re: [acid-jazz] Trolls 100 Essentials

From: Stimp (stimp_at_aei.ca)
Date: 2003-02-03 07:11:08

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    Funny, the choices on this list had me quite puzzled as well, especially the jazz stuff. I mean, if I had to choose one essential Miles record, it definitely wouldn't be Panthalassa (although I like it). I'd think that "In A Silent Way" or "Bitches Brew" is far more essential fusion-era Miles. Ditto for Monk. How 'bout "Brilliant Corners"? Roland Kirk? "We Free Kings" A greatest hits comp for Mingus? I'd certainly think that "Mingus Ah-Um" qualifies as one of the greatest jazz recordings of the era.

    Personally, I don't think that "Best Of" packages should ever qualify for "essentials" lists. I mean, how is it even possible to compile a Best of for Miles, Trane, Monk, etc...? Given the wide scope of music that this essentials list covers, I just mentioned the jazz, but I'd say that the same could be said for the choices in the Reggae, Hip Hop, Metal, etc categories. It just seems like the record collection from which this list is being compiled is missing some VERY essential selections. Big Up for having compiled it, though. Troll put his ass on the line and sparked a great thread. I much prefer that to having no definite opinion about a topic that we're all obviously very passionate about.

    Stimp
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Dan
      To: Acid-Jazz Listserve
      Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 9:48 PM
      Subject: RE: [acid-jazz] Trolls 100 Essentials

      I'm not sure what criteria determined this particular top 100, but it seems odd that certain records, particular in the first sections, are 'essential'. Thievery Corporation as essential? Perhaps to some, but I simply cannot imagine Thievery Corp ever occupying the same hallowed ground as some of the other folks mentioned. These lists are of course entirely dependant on your reference point (i.e. essential to what?) but some inclusions are a bit much. Weather Report? Return To Forever? There are dozens and dozens of better fusion groups, granted none so utterly mainstream. For example, I've recently been enjoying Hiromasa Suzuki's 'Skip Step Colgen' LP. Now that is fusion done properly.
      Dan

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        -----Original Message-----
        From: David Spear [mailto:troll95_at_attbi.com]
        Sent: February 1, 2003 12:47 PM
        To: acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu
        Subject: [acid-jazz] Trolls 100 Essentials

        Here is a list I thought you would all enjoy, please send me yours. Thanks, Dave

        Trolls 100 Essentials

        Jazz / Acid / Fusion:

        Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Bright Moments

        DJ Greyboy - Mastered the Art

        Madlib - The Crates

        Peanut Butter Wolf - Jukebox 45's

        Sun Ra - Space Is the Place

        Kid Koala - Karpal Tunnel Syndrome

        Thievery Corp - Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi

        Tosca - Suzuki

        TJ Kirk - If 4 Was 1

        Miles Davis - Panthalassa

        Herbie Hancock - Headhunters

        Joshua Redman - Elastic

        Jaco Pastorius - The Birthday Concert

        Wes Montgomery - Full House

        Erik Truffaz - The Dawn

        Medeski, Martin, & Wood - Shack Man

        John Scofield - A Go Go

        DJ Cam - Mad Blunted Jazz

        Weather Report - 8:30

        Charlie Hunter - Natty Dread

        Chick Corea - Return to Forever

        Yaya3 - Yaya3

        Thelonius Monk - Live At the It Club

        Charles Mingus - Anthology

        Stanton Moore - ALl Kooked Out

        DJ Krush - Code 4109

        Orb - Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld

        Kruder & Dorfmeister - Sessions

        DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist - Brainfreeze

        Jazzanova - The Remixes

        VA - Xen Cuts

        Gilles Peterson - Worldwide

        Mojo Club Dancehall Jazz Series Vol.1-11

        LTJ Bukem - Earth Series Vol#1-6

        Reggae:

        Steel Pulse - True Democracy

        Don Carlos - Day to Day Living

        Meditations - Deeper Roots (Best Of..)

        Finley Quaye - Maverick A Strike

        Asian Dub Foundation - Community Music

        Anthony B - So Many Things

        Sizzla - Praise Ye Jah

        Buju Banton - Ultimate Collection

        Capleton - I-Testament

        Gregory Issacs - Reggae Greats

        VA - Reggae Greats for DJ's

        Bob Marley - Babylon By Bus

        Culture - International Herb

        Black Uhuru - Sinsemilla

        Burning Spear - Hail H.I.M.

        Israel Vibration - Strength of My Life

        Mad Professor - Psychedelic Dub

        Lee 'Scratch' Perry - From My Secret Laboratory

        Damian Marley - Mr. Marley

        Third World - Reggae Greats

        Linton Kwesi Johnson - Bass Culture

        Dr Israel - Inna City Pressure

        Macka B - Peace Cup

        Augustus Pablo - Original Rockers

        Hip-Hop:

        Poor Righteous Teachers - Pure Poverty

        De La Soul - 3 Feet High & Rising

        Tribe Called Quest - Low End Theory

        Digible Planets - Reachin'

        The Pharcyde - The Bizarre Ride II

        The Roots - Organix

        Boogiemonsters - Riders of the Storm

        Outkast - Southernplayalisticadillacmusic

        Black Sheep - A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

        Funkdoobiest - Which Doobie U B?

        Brand Nubian - One For All

        Alphabet Soup - Layin' Low In The Cut

        Atmosphere - God Loves Ugly

        Roots Manuva - Run Come Save Me

        Greenhouse Effect - Up To Speed

        Jurassic 5 - Quality Control

        Mountain Brothers - Self Vol#1

        Master P - Ghetto D

        Total Devastation - Total Devastation

        Handsome Boy Modeling School - So How's Your Girl

         

        Rock / Afro / Intl:

        Billy Cobham - Solarization

        2 Skinnee J's - Super Mercado

        Funkadelic / Parliament - Maggot Brain

        Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys

        Sublime - Second Hand Smoke

        Mr Bungle - Mr Bungle

        Grateful Dead - Mars Hotel

        Frank Zappa - Apostrophe

        Black Sabbath - We Sold Our Souls For Rock & Roll

        Santana - Lotus

        Earth, Wind, & Fire - The Best of, Vol.1

        Peter Gabriel - From Us

        Ben Harper - Live From Mars

        Primus - Pork Soda

        Ween - Chocolate & Cheese

        Howard Wales & Jerry Garcia - Hooteroll

        Stevie Wonder - Innervisions

        Fela Kuti - VIP

        Bela Fleck - Live Art

        David Grisman - DGQ 20

        Leo Kottke - Leo Live

        Diga Rhythm Band - DIGA

        Ozomatli – Ozomatli

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