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Somewhat O.K.
A varying mix of D&B and Trip-Hop. Some of the songs on here are somewhat boring, but songs "Aeroboot"(remixed by Megashira),"Northstar"(by Babyfox),and Une Bonne Journee(remixed by MGM) are really refreshing, different(and much better) styles of Drum&Bass, than the repetitive garble you're used to hearing these days. Track 4 is a strange sounding song(to me) and the rest of the tracks aren't really memorable. ... Read more

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Lounge-O-Rama
This CD contains a compilation of some of the smoothest lounge/ambient/funky music around. Picture yourself sitting in a furry room, with a couple of real close friends (or maybe just one...), some good wine (or other relaxing addition of choice), and let your mind and body go where it will. Tracks 3 and 7 (Get Uptight Man and Jazz Lick, respectively) are particularly groovy. I bought this CD along with Groove Armada's "Vertigo". They're very similar, check out the reviews on Vertigo, and listen to some of the samples they have online here, and you'll get a good idea of what Slow Mo Two is all about. GOOD STUFF! ... Read more

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50,000 Watts of Funkin
Seriously funkin tunes from the one and only Acid Jazz label, this disc is a must for acid jazz groovers everywhere. From the hilarious banterings of the Introspective Funk Collective's "Right On Boy" to the 50,000 Funkin Watts of Frank Popp's "High Voltage", this new offering from the Totally Wired series will have you bobbing your head for some time to come. My only gripe with this record (which forces me to dock it a star) is the inane babbling of Frikshun on Parlour Talk's "Gutted" which is annoying to the point of frustration. Said track also bears more than a resemblance to a certain Bently Rhythm Ace tune which fails to note a mention in the credits, shame on you Parlour Talk! ... Read more

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Trip Hop/Lounge. Features Some of the Best Tracks from Boozoo Bajou, Trio Eletrico, Moodorama and Mo Horizons. Limited Edition Double CD Includes a Seamless Mix by DJ Ekki. ... Read more

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Great CD for its Genre
It came with 2 CD's, which was a bonus. My only complaint is that it has a number of songs which are on the Mo' Horizons Come Touch the Sun Album, which I know by heart.

wow, this is really good
i got this album expecting it to be fairly decent but i was really shocked when it turned out to be really good. i am into kruder & Dorfmeistr, Tosca, Kid Loco, Theivery Corporation, Shantel etc.. this cd fits perfectly with the mood. its really chilled out, down tempo, trippy...

anyway i got 2 versions of this album, i got the normal one and the limited edition one which has an extra cd, i also got Vol. 3

bassic instincts v.2
it's a very interesting de mix of techno, brazilian music & dance, and the tre styls does'nt lose his values ... Read more

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It's COOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL
I've been listening to this song since my high school years back in Jakarta,Indonesia.This is the album which introduces me to the cool vibes of Acid Jazz.It's is the best various artist's album I've ever heard,full of classics from Cantaloop-US3,Incognito's sunburn(the coolest Incognito song ever),also BNH's Dream on dreamer to light sound from Freak Power's turn on turn in cop out......in conclusion.....is a must buy CD ... Read more

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STYLIN' FREE "The Alternative Dance Compilation" 1st Edition is 10 tracks of uptempo dance music. Which includes styles such as Trip Hop, High Energy and of course Freestyle for which Stylin' Free Records is known for. ... Read more

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its great but rumor has it # 2 the MILLENIUM WILL BE GREATER
LATIF I DONT KNOW YOU BUT YOU'RE GIVING FREESTYLE WHAT IT NEEDS A NEW LIFE WITH SLAMMIN FREESTYLE TRACKS AND QUALITY RECORDING ARTIST KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND I HOPE ITS TRUE ABOUT YOU SIGNING THE GROUP NU IMAGE ITS ABOUT TIME FOR ANOTHER HIT

Their site is the bomb
I've been watching this company for a couple of years now and I think they are amazing. Keep it up guys. Tell latif I said Hi! Lisa B. San Jose, CA

GREAT C.D, GREAT MUSIC, GREAT SONGS!!!!
PERSONALLY I THINK IT IS A GREAT C.D. THE MUSIC IS OFF THE HOOK! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK STYLIN' FREE!!!!

PEACE!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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20 Tracks with 13 Exclusive from Meat Katie, Outcast, DJ Stix, Sir Drew, Brood (A.k.a. Keith Tenniswood) etc. ... Read more

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Tripped-Out Beats. Straight Ahead Recordings is a Brand New Record Label Based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Aim is to Break the Boundaries Between Abstract Beats, Jazz, Techno, Dub, Trip-Hop and So On.this Comp is First in this Series. ... Read more

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Drawing Strength From Obscurity-Straight Ahead Records.
Buy on site or better yet buy online, this is incredible. Featuring all the latest in nujazz and raw vibes. The sound of the moment is perfectly encapsulated by the likes of label owner Alex Dallas and his crew from Switzerland. Featuring exclusive tracks from Earthbound, Cinematic Orchestra, 2 Banks of Four, Freeform Arkestra, Tosca, Attica Blues etc. This album is opening doors to the new millenium. Rated by Wallpaper & Straight No Chaser magazines as essential listening. This is the the ticket for those searching for a musical journey with vision. Contemporary music with an ear toward the dancefloor. If you enjoy eclectic jazz inspired fusion then this is truly the next step. Compare with the likes of Jazznova, Theivery Corporation, Kruder & Dorfmeister etc. Initially released on seven 7" records, this cd compilation is the only other format to contain all the tracks. ... Read more

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The Latest Installment of the Popular 'Tribes of Da Underground'. It Was Compiled by Michael Rutten AKA DJ Mr Soulpatrol. ... Read more

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1st essential disk of 2000 for former Rebirth of Cool fans
Like a good Rebirth of Cool record back in the old days. This is truly worth your dollar. Its very progressive, great for anyone who used to like acid jazz before it fell off. But it won't be called acid jazz, and rightfully so. Full of small surprises. Track 1, catalyst sounds like 5/4 time, but I'm a hack musician so what do I know. Lots of restraint and subtlety in the groove sequences which I appreciated. None of the vocal treatments sound alike, another bonus. Some you would sing to and others are just vocal jamming, but all enhance the progressive feeling going on. Everything is pretty danceable, but chill too. I didn't know the artists except king britt and the cover is generic. If this is what hip Germans are into, I should be inter-railing to Berlin as soon as possible.

Bottom line, get your girl over, put this on and there will be no quitting until your through. 'Nough said.

Directions in Music 2000
Oh my gosh! If you are familar with any of the people on this cd then you do not need to be clued in. For those that would enjoy a quick breakdown, school is in session. Contributions from Catalyst aka Alex Attias, King Britt, Jazznova, Spinning Wheel, Freeform Arkestra, Taxi, Les Gammas, Beanfield etc. If you are already on the trail of whats going down with the neosoul, nujazz scene in West London then this is a definite addition for the collection. Infracom Records from Germany are definately on the pulse of whats happeining and this cd is a perfect indicator of the direction expanding minds will venture. Based around 70's experimentation, early Detroit electronica, and Brazilian rhythms, a hybrid that seems hard to imagine but is a beautiful listening experience. Sound radical? Take the leap... ... Read more

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good mix of classic songs
This was my first ever dj mix compilation so it has meaning to me.Higher State of Consciousness by Josh Wink is the song that got me into techno in the first place so I think it would be good if you want a change from allthe new stuff and get back to the "roots" of 3-4 years ago. ... Read more

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Sporting laid-back tracks with plenty of rhythmic drive, this album accommodates both the dancer and the chiller. Universal Principles' "Guyana," with its dense percussion, wah-wah guitar, and fierce keyboard comping, recalls Fela's masterful grooves. Brazilian rhythms and a steady bass line ground the pleasant spaciness of Salvador Group's "Crosswinds," while the house-y drive of Stephane A's "Listen Luv" gets nicely broken up by jazzy vocals that float above the beats like a vaporous cloud. Peter Kruder's complex assemblage, "Root Down," is probably the disc's edgiest track; hyperactive percussion, dissonant drones, vocal snippets, and mellow electric piano coalesce to create a distressed atmosphere. The CD's most unusual piece, hands down, is Bonobo's "Dismantling Frank."The central element here is the simple organ riff's remarkable tone and presence: its unusual timbre (especially in a dance music context) is haunting. --Fred Cisterna ... Read more

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compilation of good mood
do you know what makes music good? i don't. but this album is more than good. it includes all the neccesary parts. easyness, erotic vibes, intense rhythms, soulful vocals, etc.

my favourite track is Stephane A's "Listen Luv". vocals by Jon Lucien just make me shiver. DJ Shuriken's "Psycked Up Muzak" reminded me of some "progressive" hip-hop track's intro. but it made me smile though. this is not just some background music. this is a jazz-funky piece of masterwork that makes you think. furthermore, it makes you move. this is chillout, dance and "deep-mental-thing" all in the same barrell. shaken, not stirred... ... Read more

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Features Tracks from Brainbug, Code 30, DJ Crack and Many More. ... Read more

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17 Tracks Feat. Mostly Bay Area Artists.Dmt,Balanceman,Dura Delinquent,Venus Bleeding,Drop,Sloppymaneeaters. ... Read more

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very tight
this is one of the electric ladyland series, an electronic compilation by mille plateaux/force inc. ranging from hip-hop to electro to minimalism to everything. featuring previously unreleased tracks by andre gurov(dj vadim), patric catani(ec8or), bomb 20, panacea, dj spooky, techno animal, and mark b just to name some of the artists, it delivers fat tracks. the music is varied from start to finish so it's hard to like all of it, but having a dhr/trip-hop/jazz fudge background i had to have it. highly recommended as are all of the other electric ladylands and will please anyone with a good taste in music and a desire to hear interesting music. definitely not conventional stuff here. ... Read more

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Bassic Instinct series creator Oli Roesch (a.k.a. DJ Deluca) is back with the third installment of the Futurelounge series, proving that sometimes the phrase "more of the same" isn't such a bad thing. Fifteen tracks from almost as many labels cover the chill-out playing field. Standouts include chiming, scatty jazz from 19-year-old Hungarian Yonderboi, dub poet Mutabaruka's rolling drums, a Basement Jaxx-y number from Jazz Transit, lush downtempo from French one-man band A Reminiscent Drive, and the always funky Deadly Avenger in slightly more relaxed mode. The only misstep occurs near album's end, with a wooden performance from Glasgow Underground's Airfix. Thankfully, Astrud Gilberto beams in a typically supple vocal from 1965 to save the day. --Bob Michaels ... Read more

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A cd to sit back and just cool out with.
This is the cd that you can just put on your stereo and just relax to. Its a great way to get all of that built up stress from the week out of your system. I definately recommened this cd if you're into this kind of music!

good compilation of what's popular in the lounge space
If this were food, it would be sampler hors d'oeuvres. Most of it is acid jazz/lounge/Brazillian influenced whatever you want to call it, but not trip hop and not house. Mostly instrumental and mostly soft beats. This would sit nicely next to Costes, Tosca, Hedkandi, Naked Music, Compost, ESL, etc. The things I don't like: not mixed, two tracks are misfits: 9 comes on too loud as a French Disco number, and the cheezy vocals and accoustic melody on track 14 are so out of place it makes me drop what I'm doing to hit next track, because there's a cool song from Astrud Gilberto to finish the disk.

slip into the groove
very fun, spacey and jazzy...late nite groove or a chillin Sunday ... Read more