(idm) As usual, many subjects

From Peter Becker
Sent Mon, May 24th 1999, 19:49

In re:
The Toshok compilation, I will second the recommendation
since it was last mentioned a few days ago. Very simple and
undersated packaging ( nice!) , a well tossed *variety* of sounds
keeping the interest up, *clean* recording and long-ish ( just under
74 mins. ) Well fucking done.  I wonder if the title is a tongue in
cheek stab at the ever so self confident " Timeless". A friend of mine
was going to do a bad d + b record and call it " Dated".

probably no connection,


In re:
Hrvatski 12"s at $375.00.....( shakes head, grins, smiles...)

In re:
another comp I think was mentioned but I'm not sure on the idm comp:
Elektronische Musik Aus Buenos Aires- also highly recommended and a little
bit more for idm "purists"- i.e not as varied.  Really good though.

In re:
RZA- he *did* set many new standards for Hip Hop production and I think the
point was made
that " Enter 36 Chambers" is * still* great. However, I'll 2 cent that he
is overrated. Perhaps this
is more journalistic hyperbole, advertising and promotion busy at work as
well.

In re:
Augustus Pablo's death; as a reggae fan, I did the sentimental thing and
replayed many beautiful classics of Mr. Pablo in respect for him. Seek
those in print.  Most
of them still are, at least on CD and perhaps even in vinyl given an abundant
distribution of still in print "classic" reggae. Anything up to '85 is
pretty flawless, esp the
Tubby releases. Yeah I know, *not* idm......sorry sorry blah blah blah.

In re:
Wells(come) back, wells.

Later,

Peter

np: Toshokloabs: Dated ( sorry , I forgot the quick key for umlauts )

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