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Friday, September 30, 2011

Raptures In the Grace of your love.

Now growing up I knew a ton of people who were into indie bands and labels of the early to mid and late 90's. They all listened to these shoe gazer bands, to be honest  they were cool sounding if you were loaded.  While I was fighting with people to throw on the Primal Scream Album while some one would be going ape shit about some band they discovered the night before at a show at Emo's in Austin.   I would just go to the safety of my car where I could dominate the tape player and listen to what ever the hell, I wanted too.   Be free of  crappy music.

I would have to say this album sounds really bad. Perhaps they are better live.  Perhaps they are a happy alternative to the bands that rock out hard with the same power chords and boring bass lines we have been hearing since the 70's & 80's.    Perhaps they have had short lived fame since leaving DFA. A label that for the most part did fine with there departure to a major label.
  Curious the bands return, despite the labels (DFA) obvious flare for alt-disco, post punk rhythms  and electro .   That has crossed over into many kinds of  dance music djs all over the globe.    Jame's the DFA label owner has his  own band  the LCD Sound System that is a much  much bigger act. If you saw there last  and final concert you know what I am talking about.
I would have to say that this album is a really boring experience. There is a ton of cooler bands though none come to mind while writing this blog. Perhaps when the remixes come around this album will take on a different life until then I would just say this has nothing to with quality. Sounds like a dull "Nuuw Yarkk" band.

So please do your self a favor don't recycle bad music. Just cause some main stream music mag & all the hipster kids are rocking this album . Do your self a favor and listen to any thing else. Do not try to convince your friends that this is by any ways cool, or the new alternative . The fact is this  album is boring and predictable.  Don't waste time on your hard drive.    Best avoided, however might be cool if your depressed and thinking of suicide.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Grind2Shine Pod Cast Aug. 2.0 (Techno Suite)


Dosem "Orgin"
Umek " The Promise Land"
Oliver Klein "My Definition" (Johannes Heils Spring Definition)
Ds&Cs "Last Days (John Tejada)
Maetrik "Caught Between" Cd Cocoon Compilation track
Cari Lekebusch "Inambulatio"
Oliver lieb :Epsilon Eridani:
Recloose "Tecumseh"
Remute "Speak Bells"
Pig&Dan "The Path"
Darlyn Vlys "Siete Aguas" (Marcin Czubala Remix)
Black Dog "Bass Mantra"
Loco&Jam "Room 909" (Spacedjz Remix)
Minicoolboyz "America"
Ed Garland "That Swing"
Jon Rundell "Mystique"
MRI "Rejam" (Robag Wruhme Remix)
Wehbba "Human Interface"
Wally Lopez, NDKj "Running Out" on Strictly Rhythm
The Doors Vs Zukerman : Road House Blues: Unknown

Grind2Shine Aug. (Underground House)

Macromism-Groover
Eats everything "Entrance Song"
Carl Cox "Family guy" (Layo & bushwacka Remix)
Thomas Langer "Stick
 up"
6 Degrees (Feat. Fiora) (Booka Shade Remix)
David Herrero - Were Gonna Ride
Gavin Herlihy - Krypton Factor (Delano Smith Remix)
Walley Lopez & Audio junkie Serenade(alex dolby)
Klatch "God Save The Queers"
Delano Smith"Change Is Coming"
Andre Lodemanm " Riven Reminiscences" (San Soda Remix)
Deepa & Biri (Feat. Gene) "Hybrid Lava"
City Life Feat. Cari Golden (Maceo Plex Remix)
Solead Chicaboo (Kasey Voorn baleric Mix)
Remy unger "Jaw Grinder"
Homework -" Hold Grind2Shine Pod Cast Aug. (Underground House)

Macromism-Groover
Eats everything "Entrance Song"
Carl Cox "Family guy" (Layo & bushwacka Remix)
Thomas Langer "Stick up"
6 Degrees (Feat. Fiora) (Booka Shade Remix)
David Herrero - Were Gonna Ride
Gavin Herlihy - Krypton Factor (Delano Smith Remix)
Walley Lopez & Audio junkie Serenade(alex dolby)
Klatch "God Save The Queers"
Delano Smith"Change Is Coming"
Andre Lodemanm " Riven Reminiscences" (San Soda Remix)
Deepa & Biri (Feat. Gene) "Hybrid Lava"
City Life Feat. Cari Golden (Maceo Plex Remix)
Solead Chicaboo (Kasey Voorn baleric Mix)
Remy unger "Jaw Grinder"
Homework -" Hold Me Tight" (Phil Weeks Remix)
Danny Daze "Fallwaway From Love"
Marc Romboy & Blake Baxter "Muzik" (Ver2)
Radio Slave " K-Maze" (You & Me Secret Vocal Version) Cutz4.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Timeline :2011 :Future Bound: 2826 Arnetic Deep Ellum Dallas ,Texas



This Friday Night 
Dj Andy Savoda  (Las Vegas Nv. + (Generated Mindz Crew Dallas)
John Wayne Colwell & Lacey Starrlight (Tag Team Set)
Hulon Pate (The Grind2Shine Pod Cast ( Deck + EFX) 

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Evil Nine :For Lovers Vol 1 ( Best of 2011)


In 2011 there is no shortage of quality music doing the rounds.   This year has been quite a good year for long players and Evil Nine's "For Lovers Vol. 1" seems to be more than just a collection of singles traditionally speaking.
They have landed a album that will be sitting pretty on play list for years to come.
 Evil Nine the group that is well known in Breaks circles has come up aces with one of the best long players of 2011. Every track just bleeds with the current "Future Retro Sound" . A production quality made more hip in 2010 & 2011 by the artist Kink. Tracks filled with tons of energy and flare that get things moving on your dance floor and for party goers alike.
This album contains all playable tracks. This album also contains a unique crossover factor that many dj types look for. Tracks that can be played by crossover genres of djs including the American "Party-Rave" dj types.  This album should be on the top of your list. This will cross over, between house,techno, bass, breaks-beats.  I find this Lp to be the sort of energy filled crossover business that keeps the energy up and the people interested in what your roller coaster dj set. Five Stars buy on site!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Depeche Mode Best of Remixes Part 2 out today officially 6/6/2011


Depeche Mode Best of Remixes Part 2 (81-11)

 This is a simple must buy collection split into 3 disk (Cd Version) .  Over a 30 year history in being one of the most successful music acts of all time. Not to mention there place in the hearts of anyone into electronic music , or good music period. One of the few bands that survived the Nu Wave  era of the 80's and the Post Modern MTV & MTV 120 era of the 90's. 
 This band showed the music business how it was to be done. Release and album, put out multiple singles of the of music with various remixes , non album tracks, and live versions exclusive to a singles . Also dominating the 12"  vinyl dj culture with remixes of there music for different types of dance floors and djs. Then release these on Cds, dont forget the Cd Maxi singles and cassette.  Depeche Mode would also release singles with alternative and live  versions and remixes for fans and collectors in multiple markets. So in brief , you would have a North American Versions, Uk Versions, French Versions (but not in French) and a German import version.    This is often considered the standard practice  in music  industry.  This has also lead to the marathon careers and longevity in the music business and a global fan base. Depeche Mode continues to sell out arenas thirty years onward.  

This is a collection of 30 years years.  A 3 Cd Collection with the 3rd disk being  all from 2011 and  exclusive.   This is will not appeal whole heartedly into the core fan base who for what ever reason see D.M. as anything other than a rock band.  That is the appeal of D.M. they transcend genres and continue to be relevant . No other bands have been more influential into progressive and modern music like Depeche Mode's domination of vinyl and dj culture. 
This new collection is a must have because no matter how cutting edge you think you are. D.M. are one of the most loved bands in music , not to mention club culture.  Anything in this collection is one sure way to make a horrible night behind the decks forgotten instantly with one of the most beloved bands that has never lost it cutting edge status.  

High lights include the Vince Clark Remix ( of Erasure) of "Behind The Wheel" . My favorite remix of D.M. ever is the Bushwacka! Remix of  "Dream On" from 2001.  The "Personal Jesus" Remixes are also included and  are huge at the moment.  Many of the remixes are from the last 10 years from Depeche Mode's  often over looked and under rated last three albums & remixes of some of there best original music transformed for today's modern dance floors. 
 How ever I would say it is quite a shame that none of the Danny Tenaglia's remixes or at least of his re- mix of "I Feel Love" should have been included. I would have thought his promo only mix of "I feel Love" which still sells for 25$ -50$ on vinyl would  put this collection over the top for collectors and D.M. fans. Danny was one of the most high profile djs in  New York club land  if not the world for the last 20 years, how over the powers that be did not include it into this collection. 

So djs if you need some ammo and something new to play out that will catch ears and win hearts and minds this is easily a must have.  Most of the remixes will get you a big thumbs up from anyone and everyone.  This will also give  younger people who feel the need to play electronic music to packed clubs and dance floors some much needed depth and credibility .   All in all this is  fantastic! I would recommend buying this on cd for the simple face that the wave format will sound louder and will just bump harder in  the club than  a middle of the road i-tunes bit  (192 )rates. Regardless  what format your into you will love this. 








3-Disc version
Disc 1:
1. Dream On - Bushwacka Tough Guy Mix (2001)
2. Suffer Well - M83 Remix (2006)
3. John The Revelator - UNKLE Reconstruction (2006)
4. In Chains - Tigerskin's No Sleep Remix (2011)
5. Peace - SixToes Remix (2009)
6. Lilian - Chab Vocal Remix Edit (2006)
7. Never Let Me Down Again - Digitalism Remix (2006)
8. Corrupt - Efdemin Remix (2009)
9. Everything Counts - Oliver Huntemann And Stephan Bodzin Dub (2006)
10. Happiest Girl - The Pulsating Orbital Vocal Mix (1990)
11. Walking In My Shoes - Anandamidic Mix (1993)
12. Personal Jesus - The Stargate Mix (2011)
13. Slowblow - Darren Price Mix (1997)
Disc 2:
1. Wrong - Trentemøller Club Remix (2009)
2. World In My Eyes - Dub In My Eyes (1990)
3. Fragile Tension - Peter Bjorn and John Remix (2009)
4. Strangelove - Tim Simenon/Mark Saunders Remix (1988)
5. A Pain That I'm Used To - Jacques Lu Cont Remix (2005)
6. The Darkest Star - Monolake Remix (2006)
7. I Feel You - Helmet At The Helm Mix (1993)
8. Higher Love - Adrenaline Mix Edit (2004)
9. Fly On The Windscreen - Death Mix (1985)
10. Barrel Of A Gun - United Mix (1997)
11. Only When I Lose Myself - Dan The Automator Mix (1998)
12. Ghost - Le Weekend Remix (2009)
Disc 3:
1. Personal Jesus - Alex Metric Remix Edit (2011)
2. Never Let Me Down Again - Eric Prydz Remix (2011)
3. Behind The Wheel - Vince Clarke Remix (2011)
4. Leave In Silence - Claro Intelecto 'The Last Time' Remix (2011)
5. In Chains - Alan Wilder Remix (2011)
6. When The Body Speaks - Karlsson And Winnberg Remix (2011)
7. Puppets - Röyksopp Remix (2011)
8. Tora! Tora! Tora! - Karlsson And Winnberg (from Miike Snow) Remix (2011)
9. Freestate - Clark Remix (2011)
10. I Want It All - Roland M. Dill Remix (2011)
11. A Question Of Time - Joebot Presents 'Radio Face' Remix (2011)
12. Personal Jesus - Sie Medway-Smith Remix (2011)


**** Please Note I-tunes and Amazon.com + Beatport.com   all have exclusive Complete Album  purchase Bonus Tracks   with what I suspect to be even more remixes on the way.