From Mark Stevens Sent Wed, Jul 1st 1998, 23:06
From Mark Stevens Sent Wed, Jul 1st 1998, 23:06
On Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:59:50 -0500, you wrote: >In case you, the reader, don't know, this release is stellar. It's one >thing to be told that 'Detroit is where it started', but it is truly >fascinating to hear it for oneself. BDP's 'Bytes' in particular is >clearly cast in the mold of Derrick May's material. Not a slam, but a >compliment to all involved- it's a deep, beautiful sound. Don't forget 808 State's 'Quadrastate', which sounds exactly like a cross between Derrick May's early stuff and Herbie Hancock's 'Headhunters', with perhaps a vague sprinkling of acid house. Incidentally, 'Headhunters' fans may be interested to know that a sequel album, 'Return of the Headhunters' is now out. Well, actually it's three of the original line-up -- Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin and Bill Summers -- with Hancock guesting. Of course, it could never be the landmark that 'Headhunters' was (if any of you out there have never heard this album -- drop everything *NOW* and go buy it -- no self-respecting IDMer should be without it), but it's still great stuff. Fans of the original album should enjoy it. /\/)ark http://www.sonance.demon.co.uk/