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album | Luaka Bop
25 February 2003
The only thing that this has in common with hip hop (generally) is tempo. The music on here has been turned inside out, mangled and hung out to dry;...
by Miles Hawthorn
album | Struktur
19 May 2004
A pretty satisfying combination of solid clockwork crunches and an unsettling, unsettled undertow.
by David Gunn
album | Warp
5 December 2002
The soundtrack to the film by Lynne Ramsay of the book by Alan Warner is truly that, a musical composition that traces a film from start to finish...
by Miles Hawthorn
album | VP Records
5 July 2005
Unmissable compilation showcasing Jamaica's new roots sound which eschews modern dancehall’s materialism and the trinity of guns, girls and ganja for more spiritual values.
by Masta G
album | Progressive Form
5 December 2002
Progressive Form presents a selection of Japanese electronic artists including Tsuchiya Yasuyiku, Soundgaurehouse, Aoki Takamasa and #de.niro. The...
by Andy Rantzen
album | Novamute
19 September 2003
UK Bass is a term first coined by the Wide crew to describe the fusion of ragga, hip hop, jungle, ghetto-tech and booty bass that they've been...
by Jimmy 'Zinger' Bolus
album | Third Ear
30 September 2002
All I need to really do here is to mention some of the names that grace this triple vinyl/double CD pack and I guess that many of you won’t...
by Miles Hawthorn
album | Everest Records
9 June 2003
A sampler compiled for the above Swiss convention, this collection showcases those who have been involved in the creation of non-commercial...
by Elizabeth Wells
album | The Leaf Label
30 May 2004
Delivery Room is the latest in a series of low-cost samplers from our friends at Leaf and boss man Tony Morley seems keen for us to explore...
by Alastair Dant
album | Cocoon
31 August 2002
Sven Vath and Pauli Steinbach have pulled together another impressive roster of artists for this, the third Cocoon compilation. Steve Rachmad, Funk...
by Andy Rantzen
album | Primal Rhythms
31 August 2002
Well, how exactly do you review a DJ compilation? It’s a real puzzle. This sounds like it would’ve been a good night out at some British...
by Andy Rantzen
album | Urban Substance
31 August 2002
Don’t be fooled into thinking that Detroit is simply about looped, melodic techno and Drexcyian electro, for there is a much rawer street...
by Motorboy
album | Tresor
31 July 2002
The lovely Mr Tarrida pulls out a crop of fresh wonk techno and classic darkcore rave to whip up one hell of a mix album. The pace starts of subtle...
by Edward Blake
album | Irritant
19 August 2002
I’ve been a big fan of Irritant ever since I heard their first (10”) compilation release and this, their latest (third) compilation...
by Motorboy
album | Music For Speakers
31 July 2002
Music for Speakers operate at a different tangent to most, consistently producing intricate and authentic music that tests new rhythmic structures....
by Miles Hawthorn
album | 679 Recordings
6 November 2005
The first instalment of Run the Road last year brought the urgent, abrasive sound of grime to the attention...
by Masta G
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