JUAN ATKINS-METROPLEX 1985 - 2005
Alleys of Your Mind
[3:33]5.2 Mb
Future
[4:53]7.5 Mb
Starlight
[6:26]9.4 Mb
Vessels in Distress
[5:19]8.5 Mb
Technicolor
[6:49]11.3 Mb
The Chase
[5:41]8.9 Mb
R9
[5:14]8 Mb
Game One
[5:39]9.2 Mb
Jazz is the Teacher
[9:40]16 Mb
Cosmic Cars
[4:22]6.4 Mb
Wanna Be There
[6:43]11 Mb
Clear
[4:54]7.6 Mb
Dreammaker
[5:43]8.7 Mb
Skyway
[5:54]9.7 Mb
No Ufos
[7:03]11.1 Mb
Nightdrive (Thru Babylon)
[6:10]9.8 Mb
Ocean to Ocean
[5:48]8.2 Mb
Something About the Music
[3:49]6 Mb
Off to Battle
[6:04]9.7 Mb
Cosmic Raindance
[4:01]5.7 Mb
The Flow
[4:17]7.2 Mb
Other Side of Life
[5:07]8.3 Mb
The Passage
[7:29]10.9 Mb
Juan Atkins-Metroplex 1985 "2005" Album Review
Metroplex: gateway to an electronic dreamscape.
This is a solid compilation of metroplex releases with the characteristic feel of the label: in some ways cold, aloof, intellectualized electronica initially but as it becomes more familiar it gains a kind of intimate and in some ways sad emotionality which paradoxically then makes it warm and comforting. It is a compilation of great historic interest really as through Cybotron and Model 500 Juan Atkins is the originator of electronic music and alot of the music on this release has served as the backbone and template for most things that have come subsequently in the genre. You can clearly hear the Kraftwerk influences. This music has a substance and integrity which much more recent techno lacks. In many ways it represents creative (and non-commercial) experimentation with very limited predecesors. If you are not familiar with the genre or with early detroit techno in general you may find this release a little inaccesable. The only reason it doesn't get a 5 star rating from me (which it deserves in terms of the quality of the music) is that most of the material has been previously issued on other compilations. When you've been a fan of this type of music for over 15 years like I have the main ingredient you are looking for is a relic from the past that you are not familiar with to recreate the magic.
PRODIGY - OUT OF SPACE
Out of Space (edit)
[3:44]5.3 Mb
Out of Space (Techno Underworld remix)
[4:45]6.8 Mb
Out of Space (Millenium mix)
[6:31]9.3 Mb
Out of Space (Celestial Bodies mix)
[5:49]8.4 Mb
Ruff in the Jungle Bizness (Uplifting Vibes mix)
[4:16]6.1 Mb
Jericho (live)
[4:20]6.2 Mb
Prodigy "Out of Space" Album Review
Album Description
The Prodigy are back with a set of stunning new mixes of the classic Prodigy tracks - 'Out Of Space' by the Audio Bullys and 'Voodoo People' by the new kings of drum 'n' bass Pendulum. The single precedes the release of the bands Thier Law: The Singles 1990 - 2005 best of album. XL. 2005.
Video The Prodigy - Out of Space
The Prodigy - Out of Space music video
THE PRODIGY - EXPERIENCE
Jericho
[3:43]5 Mb
Music Reach (1-2-3-4)
[4:11]6.7 Mb
Wind it Up
[4:32]7.1 Mb
Your Love (remix)
[5:30]8.8 Mb
Hyperspeed (G-Force part 2)
[5:14]8.1 Mb
Charly (Trip into Drum and Bass version)
[5:12]8.1 Mb
Out of Space
[4:57]7.7 Mb
Everybody in the Place (155 and Rising)
[4:10]6.8 Mb
Weather Experience
[8:04]11.2 Mb
Fire (Sunrise version)
[4:57]7.4 Mb
Ruff in the Jungle Bizness
[5:09]7.4 Mb
Death of the Prodigy Dancers (live)
[3:42]5.2 Mb
The Prodigy "Experience" Album Review
Hard driving and creative rave music
I was surprised to find a couple of very good songs by The Prodigy on an Urbal Beats Compilation. I immediately bought this double CD and it's one of my favorite rave CDs I own. This isn't the more industrial punk sounding stuff that they became famous for. This is the first album and an excellent remix CD. The music is energetic, brilliant and the only CD I'm aware of that they did before changing their style. They became famous for their hard style of music. This music is just as hard but with almost no vocals. Just hard charging energy. If your looking for their stuff that's more in the vein of Ministry or the Revolting Cocks, then you should buy anything by them except this album. If you are looking for some very good, very energetic, hard techno, this album will be one of your favorites.All the power and energy of DJ Irene but with a totally different style.
Video The Prodigy - Music Reach
Song from Experience LP
JEFF MILLS - METROPOLIS
Entrance to Metropolis
[3:07]3.6 Mb
Perfecture
[5:47]8.3 Mb
Blueprints
[3:22]5.1 Mb
Keeping of the Kept
[3:54]5.7 Mb
Landscape (Urbana)
[2:03]3 Mb
Transformation B
[2:58]4.6 Mb
Key
[1:19]2.1 Mb
Jeff Mills "Metropolis" Album Review
The perfect marriage of sci-fi and techno
Mills' productions since the beginning of the 21st century have broken the boundaries of the limiting title "DJ," and have given rise to a respected, full-fledged electronic score composer. I never knew much of this legendary DJ from years before, yet he certainly is a talented artist worthy of the ranks of other great experimental musicians such as Danny Elfman. I only make that comparison because Elfman came from a rock band (Oingo Boingo) then hit Hollywood with film score compositions that have put him up in the blockbuster movie ranks along with other giants such as John Williams. Jeff Mills is the Elfman of techno. Leaving the dance clubs in their smoke, Mills has transformed his skills to a theatrical level of electronic music with stunning success.
"Metropolis"... whether you want to tie Mills' score to the original film or not doesn't matter. What we have on the surface are dreary, cold, and repetitive loops... yet deep inside are huge landscapes painted with Mills' imagination and craft. His use of electronic sounds is more lifelike and warm than you can imagine. It is the perfect marriage of sci-fi and techno. A robot becoming human is a classic sci-fi theme, and this composition demonstrates how metallic, synthetic sounds can indeed produce emotion and stimulate mental images and thoughts.
Mills' use of audible space is astounding; tight dry enveloped synth loops in the foreground, distant haunting pads in the back, and punchy hi-hats pierce through the middle. Then the synth loop begins to drift and echo, as another loop slowly creeps in to take its place. I even love the imperfections of the analog hisses and buzzing (quite possibly intentional) that add an extra edge to the works. Most chilling is track 9, "Transformation B (Rotwang's Revenge)"... as if a factory steel press is pulsing and grinding towards you, and the only order to the feared result is the reliable static beat and tech click tracks. "Metropolis" is dark (as it should be) yet playful at times as if there is a conflict between machines and humanity.
After subscribing to Mills' "Metropolis," I ventured further into his library of recent achievements (THREE AGES, THE ART OF CONNECTING, THE OTHER DAY, TIME MACHINE, PURPOSEMAKER, ACTUAL, CONTACT SPECIAL, and MEDIUM to name a few). All these releases share a similar approach; yet still have their own unique personalities. If you've heard any of the releases I've mentioned and have not picked up "Metropolis," wait no more, as this is my favorite release among all of them (next to THE OTHER DAY).
Just as any artist, there are those tracks here and there that I don't care for and I skip over (usually mellow ones without percussion, or transitional 'fillers' if you will), but the strengths by far justify the purchase.
Video :: Jeff Mills - Metropolis soundtrack (axis rec.)
:: jeff mills metropolis soundtrack
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