(idm) Re: DJ Shadow v. Q-bert

From ajl
Sent Thu, Dec 25th 1997, 23:32

Yeah, I saw this 12" at two different shops yesterday.  Why is this thing
$18?? (both places).  I listened to it briefly on the tables... sounded
great, but couldn't fathom spending a dollar per minute of music...  think
i'll bet on its inclusion w/ the US release.

>I picked up the DJ Shadow Live! Live! Live! "Camel Bobsled Race" CD late
>last week, and I recommend it.  The frugal among you will note that
>supposedly "Camel Bobsled Race" will be included with initial copies of
>the upcoming compilation in the US.  I understand the MoWax "Camel Bobsled
>Race" is extremely limited.  24 mins.  Yes, it draws entirely (or almost)
>from previously-released DJ Shadow tracks, but this is not a simple
>megamix. It is a very effective reinterpretation, with astonishing
>scratching -- Q-Bert's hands really do the talking, and are quite
>articulate at that.

Andrew
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