Re: (idm) avantgardism 2

From Aaron S. Gregory
Sent Thu, Dec 11th 1997, 01:12

mc's query:

> Why is it that one my 2xLP version of avantgardism 2,
> David Kristian is listed on the front of the album,
> but is no where to be found on the album?  Is this
> track on the CD version?

the vinyl misses A LOT of what the 2CD set has to offer.
it's funny how Law & Auder chose one sticker to represesent
both formats, yet the vinyl compilation "features" a track
that's not even on the thing!  sillyness.  and that's the
only ermmm strange aspect of this release.  anyone else
notice the spelling of "Avantgardism" on the COMPACT DISCS
themselves?  it's misspelled on my copy.  ok, so as not to
waste everyone's time with a rant about the trials and 
tribulations of misprintings...here's a review of what
it sounds like (what it's all about)...

take it easy - asg

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Avantgardism Volume 2 - Law & Auder (2CD & 2LP)

As if assessing the affairs of state, the folks at Law and Auder bring
forth another fine batch of drum and bass exclusives (well, mostly)
featuring a ludricously wide range of acts that can make any
trainspotter need this without really thinking about it.  But this is
quite a lot to consider though.  26 tracks (on the CD set, the vinyl
misses a lot of it) of slightly off-center tunes that could convince you
that there really are new drum and bass acts turning up every single day
and churning out the tunes.  Amidst the staples (Plug, T-Power, PCM, and
David Kristian, all of whom provide brilliant tracks) of this battle
front are even some acts that you might not expect to be on this sucker
(most notably, The Black Dog, Freeform Musimgauze).  Actually, The Black
Dog (track: The Fool, with Eastern synth rhythms and all the bells and
whistles of a fine Black Dog track) and Freeform (track: Doosh, a funky
jive) tracks are quite enjoyable, as neither stray too far from the
norm, as far as their impeccable knack for quality is concerned.  While
Witchman and Boymerang show off their (ahem...previously released!) 
remix skills, you might like to know what's to be made of the unknowns 
out there, so here we go...into the safari of off-center jungle.

While Pushy! decides to sound like Front Line Assembly (not in the best
way), Pearl gets real dark and deep (in a good way) with a track called
Depth-Charge.  Of course, with any compilation of masters (i.e. Plug)
and their apparent apprentices (i.e. Bowling Green and Mung), the
similarities are going to pop up occasionally.  And this is no
exception.  And if that wasn't enough, the compilation brings you
everything from quirky jump-up (Ajax Disco Spanner, Koru) to futuristic
Goodlooking-esque vibes (Force of Angels).  I don't think I have to go
out on a limb with this one, it's fairly solid.  My only question:  did
all the 'spotters notice the misspelling of "Avantgardism" on the CDs,
themselves?  Damn these rush pressing jobs.