From Chuan Lim Sent Mon, Oct 13th 1997, 18:03
From Chuan Lim Sent Mon, Oct 13th 1997, 18:03
> It's called groove. This LP has the funk. That's what the Plug LP and most > (decent) d'n'b is about. funk is a 70's concept, that yuppies like to collect on compact disc re-issues, and precious people shake their rumps to. i like to think that the driving force of *good* d'n'b is the unbridled exploration of DRUMS and BASS to represent the urban screen and times. now it can be said that there is plenty of groove in the harshest Dillinja track, but only if you are open to re-definitions and listen to intent (without the usual ad agency brand expectations)! maybe you should give the Adam F "Circles" Remix a go if you like the jazz club preset.. i sold off my Plug LP because imho it wasn't as adventurous as the previous EP's, and the novelty of listening to an amalgam of sample cd breaks and borrowed bits and pieces from 95 jungle (DBC is basically a DJ SS rip) wore off in due time. not to say that there aren't some choice moments in there. i still like Phat Lab Nightmare, and especially the Redone EP for Luke Vibert's best releases! at the moment though, he seems to be suffering an extended term of blunted creativity in MoWax limbo. stay sleepin'.. > I think both are equally complete and are probably the two best LPs > releases of last year (along with Red Snapper). Even RDJ loses it a bit > with the last track Logon Rock Witch. the album is an autobiography of sorts. listen harder grasshopper.. [flaky]