Search - 2 Many DJ's :: As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt 2

A quest to construct the perfect mix

Alan Pounds | Minneapolis, MN | 10/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Soulwax members Stephen and David Dewaele (2 Many DJ's) created a series of radio-show mix sessions, few, if any were recorded live; which is somewhat obvious, since the mixes are so tight and precise. They use the glory of computer processing and editing software to deconstruct pop music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s into exciting new directions. Due to licensing impossibilities, the mixes are sadly only available as import only releases, fully licensed and bonded for the Benelux countries alone, which means we just have to pay more for them.



Spanning 30 tracks in just 60 minutes, these complex jaw dropping mixes pass quickly, leaving the desire for repeat listening. One may think that mixing 3 records together at once would leave a cluttered mess, if so, reevaluate the way you think. These mixes are tightly produced using computer software, leaving no sloppy, ill timed mixes behind. The sound is much better than your average exclusive mixes you may have heard for internet radio stations.



Mixing an equal number of underground techno records, with pop music makes for a perfect balance. The track listing above isn't very accurate, so don't get confused by my following comments. The opener, a mix of Emerson Lake and Palmer's live version of "Peter Gun" and Basement Jaxx's "Wheres Your Head At" is a larger than life intro for the album. The Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting For The Man" is equally satisfying. Ready For The World's "Oh Sheila" mixes in some sweet percussion. It's amazing how seamlessly they mixed "Independent Women" by Destiny's Child with Dolly Parton's "9 to 5". Also not listed above, Michael Jackson's "Billi Jean" also gets mixed in. My personal favorite mix is Skee Lo's "I Wish" mixed with "Cannonball" by the Breeders. This mix is similar to The Avalanches' "Gimix", also mixing in "Sandwiches" by Detroit Grand Pubahs.



Overall, 2 Many DJ's resets the standards of what you can do with mixing, turning it into an exhilarating art form. This CD has something for underground gurus and pop junkies alike. It's spreading like wildfire among my friends; they just got to have it after they hear it. If you're drooling as you read the track listing above, asking yourself - I wonder if it sounds a great as it looks, the answer is YES."

David Bowie Loves It!

Nick D. | Fort Collins, Colorado United States | 08/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am an ex-brit and occasionally listen to radio interviews via internet from the UK. I heard David Bowie raving about this CD last year, and I promptly bought it. It's fascinating both musically and technically and is a fantastic party CD. If you're into one-of-a-kind mixed CDs this can only be appreciated by listening to it. Truly innovative."

The Best CD I've Bought in Years

cabanaboy134 | Missouri United States | 08/03/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album will delight anyone with ears. The DJ scene, the gays, the 13-year old girls, anyone who went to a disco in the seventies, anyone who has ever listened to the radio... all will love this album. You can't go wrong here.
Perhaps the biggest eyebrow raiser of the disc is the Dolly Parton sample, but I assure you, it's the high-point of the whole disc. When it segues from Independent Women to 9 to 5, it's as if soul sisters Dolly and Beyonce' always intended for it to be that way. And lest we forget the hidden Kylie Minogue remix at the beginning, which is not only exciting because it's Kylie Minogue, but for a song that was remixed to death, herein lies the greatest mix of them all. Even Kylie herself performed this mix in her final live performance to promote her 'Fever' album.Just buy it. If you don't like it, e-mail me and I'll buy it from you, as I'm sure I'll be needing more copies of it in my lifetime."