From James R McPherson Sent Fri, May 14th 1999, 18:44
From James R McPherson Sent Fri, May 14th 1999, 18:44
Didn't Beth also sing on William Orbit's "Water from a Vine Leaf"? I personally think her two albums grate after repeated listens (perhaps b/c they played them at work for a month over and over and over ...) but her ep release between the two albums was very rewarding, mainly due to Terry Callier. And as far as TLS - their remix of Red Snapper's "Bogeyman" as Blue Jam Cologne Mix is some of their best work yet. Further notes: picked up _Mixed Emotional Features_ by Mocean Worker yesterday (mainly due to the Dorn last name) and have been pleasantly surprised. Some of the tracks are fill, but some surprises. The highlight "Time of Danger" sounds like Art of Noise vs. Optical with a dash of cinematic flair. The last track "Boba Fett" isn't quite what I had in mind when I think of the character, but it is growing on me. One track is named for Basie, Ellington, and Strayhorn ... showing those jazz roots. Bodes well for American junglists, but the lack of a central theme renders this cd shuffle material. Pick it up if you see it used, but be wary of paying full price. It has enough flair and surprise to cause a few smiles - but not often enough. Too many tracks combine inventiveness with tepid beats, and that's what pulls it down. J "You have the right not to be killed" - The Clash Join The Party @www.cpusa.org ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]