The Chilly Subaqueous World Summons...
DAC Crowell | 02/03/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Drexciya, who we all thought had left the game, returns with this wonderful full-length album. The mysterious underwater denizen of the Detroit sound, Drex's music is a cold, sci-fi-colored affair...but on this release, he manages to come up with that mysterious and chilly atmosphere throughout, and turns in a release that's one of the best things out of The D in some time. Both jazzy and technotic, cold and inviting, cinematic and intimate, this is a great piece of work that proves that Detroit's not out of the show yet!"
Much to Absorb...
S. Pactor | San Diego, CA United States | 07/17/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Well, let's get one thing straight. "Drexicya" is probably just another name for Jeff Mills (but don't quote me on that). If you listen to X-103 Atlantis by Jeff Mills and then this record back-to-back, you'd probably agree with me. There is a whole back-story to this act involving Atlantis and escaped-black-slaves turned aquatic supermen that I, personally, find intriguing along the lines of Parliament. The music is eerie sounding "aquatic" techno that veers all over the spectrum that is "Detroit" techno. Bear in mind that this a long CD. You get your money's worth."
Their best work
Jay M | Dublin, Ireland | 01/18/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Discarding thier harsh, metallic elements, Drexciya go all electronic funk on this album, and it works.Showing us their more playful side, Drexciya give us an album full of funky basslines and sublime electronics. Some critics have said there are too many songs on this album and they rather break up the flow. I would disagree. I find the constant juxtoposition of styles, from song to song, invigorating. Each songs brings you something new.On this album, Drexciya prove they have an ear for melody also. They let loose their playful sides and it allowed them to bring us their most consistent and enjoyable album."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1