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Mushroom Jazz, Vol. 6

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: Mark Farina

October 21, 2008
Having just listened to Mushroom Jazz 6 for the first time, I can tell even from this first listen that this is probably going to become my favorite Mushroom Jazz album of the series.

Without a doubt, this is the volume that really emphasizes the "Jazz" part of its name. With a smooth, groovy and swinging vibe throughout, Mushroom Jazz 6 takes the listener on a wonderfully trippy tour of the jazzy side of Mark Farina's dope downtempo beats. My toe has been tapping and my head has been bobbing to the beat throughout, which is what it's all about, right??

Highly recommended. If you're familiar with the series, just buy it and be prepared to enjoy the sonic trip...

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Vegas

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: The Crystal Method

August 26, 1997
I used to own this CD but missplaced it 3 times. It was stolen once, bought a new one, a friend borrowed it and moved, then I left the 3rd one on the dash on a HOT day and it warped.

This was one of CM's best CD's. I listen to it most when driving, it makes the time fly by. I'm getting older but it's kind of a flashback to my club'ing days.

Dave

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The Fat of the Land

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: The Prodigy

July 01, 1997
Prodigy rocks the house as usual. Solid songs and a beat that never quits, propel this from start to finish. No fluff, no flutter, no puff, just a portable rave for your earphones, stereo speakers or laptop. Even technophobes will not be able to resist the infectious beats. This is one of those albums you will play many, many times and never tire of the music. Considering the price for used copies on AMZ, this is a true bargain.

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The Greatest Hits: Why Try Harder

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: Fatboy Slim

June 20, 2006
First I saw the WEAPON OF CHOICE video with Christopher Walken. I'd never really heard FATBOY SLIM and that was my introduction. The cd has a few greats and a few misses. I wish KALIFORNIA had been on it.

All in all, it was worth the money.

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Brotherhood

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: The Chemical Brothers

September 02, 2008
(Note: I'm a huge fan of this band and my beef has nothing to do with the music.)

How much would you, dear fan, pay for two new songs from your favorite band? Does $22 sound right? Unfortunately, that is the going price of this Greatest Hits, a collection containing even fewer tracks than 2003's Singles 93-03. Billed as "DJ only, ten ultra-rare Electronic Battle Weapon tracks", the bonus disc seems promising until you put it in and find that the majority are demo mixes of previously released material such as "It Doesn't Matter", "Under the Influence", "It Began in Afrika" etc. - and these all sound fundamentally the same as the original versions! In defense of this disc, the new tracks are really good, particularly "Keep My Composure", ... Read More:

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Holy Pictures

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: David Holmes

September 09, 2008
David Holmes first release under his own name in at least five years doesn't disappoint. Not the dark and introspective vanity project that you might suspect, The Holy Pictures is, in fact, a strong and uplifting collection, featuring the smooth production that anyone familiar with Holmes' music would expect, along with hooks aplenty. It's also essentially a "Rock" record as opposed to Holmes' past excellent work in the DJ/Dance and Soundtrack genres. The opener, "I Heard Wonders," kicks the disc into gear with a driving beat, sweet surf guitar accents and Holmes' vocals reminiscent of Primal Scream or JAMC at their best. "Love Reign O'er Me" (fortunately not a cover of The Who classic of the same title) is another highlight. Instrumental tracks like "The Story ... Read More:

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Verve Remixed, Vol. 4

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: Various Artists

May 27, 2008
Don't do it! I absolutely loved the first three verve remixed cds and have been enjoying them for years. The first opened my eyes to a whole new way to listen to jazz and even directed my classic jazz collection's growth. Since then, I've been quick to pick up each newest iteration and have been wowed by the cool tracks on the first three. This one, however MIGHT have one track worthy of sharing. I am totally disappointed.

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Out My Window

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: Koushik

September 30, 2008
"Out My Window" is complex and innovative, but not in a distracting way as some more experimental electronic albums sometimes are. It is clear that a lot of time and thought has gone into this album, and I am very impressed by the maturity of the sound given that this is, as I understand, Koushik's first full-length.

The subdued nature of most of the songs is hides their complexity, and they survive repeated listens very well. Most songs work best as background music.

I can't say I like all tracks, but here are the ones I kept from this album: "Be with", "Lying in the sun", "Nothing's the same", and "In a green space".

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Drive

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: The Crystal Method

February 05, 2008
I have liked Crystal Methods work for a while now. This is only OK by compared to their previous albums.

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You've Come a Long Way, Baby

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Big Beat
by: Fatboy Slim

October 20, 1998
In Heaven is a terrible track, period. There are some solid tracks, but the album is weighed down by too much repetition. After listening to about 2 minutes of a track like Gangster Trippin' I'm ready for the next track. Trim the fat and you might have something. Give this one a pass, or just get the decent tracks (Rockafeller Skank, Praise You).