Re: (idm) 8-x-reviews

From Steve
Sent Wed, Nov 19th 1997, 12:50

> A few reviews of some music new to me that I've recently been
> wrapping my ears around - including alternate opinions on stuff
> already discussed and some not so new bits and pieces, but anyway -
> here goes ///  All opinions are totally subjective, so please don't
> flame, kill, maim or disfigure :::

ill accept the above disclaimer too ;-)

> ANIMALS ON WHEELS : Designs and Mistakes (Ninja Tune)
> Oweeeeee!!! This is *it*.  All that's been said about this and more
> holds true : an excellent release and so late in the year a definite
> contender for my favourite album out of '97.  Swirly, swishy, swoopy
> in places, meaty, beaty, big 'n bouncy in others - atmospheric,
> innovative, reflective, eclectic - it's all here (and I can't spot
> the moniker's mistakes).   Brilliant.  Geddit.  NOW.

I really cant see what the big deal is over Animals on Wheels, i
thinkthis is one of the most derivative and boring records that ive
heard in a
long while. I have a promo of the lp for sale if anyone wants it
(although
id advise against it).... another Ninja crime against music......

Steve

/k/./F/