Re: (idm) Kraftwerk, _the Mix._

From Mxyzptlk
Sent Tue, Sep 22nd 1998, 05:25

I respectfully disagree. I'd own this - even though I know people who pan it -
simply for the mix of "Pocket Calculator/Dentaku". Of course, I've owned
everything they've recorded and would recommend of most of it. BTW, a lot of
what they played on their last tour were versions very close to those on "The
Mix". They sounded fine to me.
                                                                    jeff

Michael Upton wrote:

> On Mon, 21 Sep 1998, Jeff Pitrman wrote:
>
> |       Okay, so I don't have gigantic gobs of money with which to
> | explore Kraftwerk's old albums.  I see there is this cd, _The Mix,_
> | for sale for $12 near me.  Is this a compilation of various old songs,
> | or are they remixed or somesuch?
>
> I'd say stay away. It's a retrospective of remixes, by the band. It was
> recorded after Ralf and Florian had heard a lot of music out in clubs, and
> it's supposed to be a bit of an update for the times. Unfortunately, I
> think that means it sounds far more locked in its time than the others,
> because they're employing the conventions of club culture circa '91.
>
> I'd suggest finding 'Computer World', if you're wanting a starter for
> their electro-inspiring sound. Most people would probably recommend
> 'Trans-Europe Express', but I just don't get into that many of the songs
> on there.
>
> Michael
>
> OnNow: 'Cajun Moon' - J.J. Cale (heehee)
>
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