"It's about time that Fila Brazillia got out of their underground status. They R great, just like this cd. I already had "Brazillification" ( the double cd with the remixes ) and after a long time I've finally bought this one, and I'm glad I did. It's a mix of all sorts of things ; techno, ambient, trip hop, world ( lovely percussion and stuff ), funk, jazzy stuff and lots of voice samples,... Sometimes it's just like the songs go on forever. And sometimes they do... "The Sheriff" is a jam that goes on about 16 minutes or something. For me, the two stand out tracks R "Mermaids" and "The Sheriff"."
Blown away
Tom Douglas | Mid-Atlantic | 02/17/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is my first excusion into the world of Fila Brazillia. They have been in my consciousness for a long time, but a never quite got around to making a purchase.How foolish!Old Codes, New Chaos is sublime. The mix of influences is as broad as the horizon, and the use of samples is very intelligent.It is very hard to pigeon-hole Fila into a musical category, so I wont even try.But, to give you some clue, it will appeal to anyone with an eclectic taste, that enjoys electronica without being wedded to it.And the comparisons? The crisp sounds of Orbital, the samples of The Orb, the beats of William Orbit, the melodies of the Stone Roses.Praise indeed.Come to me Fila Brazillia, take control of my CD player!"
Fila Brazillia - Music how its meant to be.
ryan.r@ed.ac.uk | Scotland | 01/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This band are simply outstanding, they know there stuff and they make awesome music. If you like Chillout, then please please please, buy this, you can't be disappointed, it simply is a masterpiece. It is such a shame more people don't know about them. I first heard of them when I heard there "Another Late Night" Compliation album and knew straight away that this group were special. And now hearing there own music you just can't help but be wowed with the sounds these guys produce in there music.This really is a great album, listen enjoy repeat..."
Awesome beggining
Michael J Harper | Covina, CA United States | 03/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Fila Brazillia (who named themselves after a kind of show dog the Fila Brazilliero) Opended thier career with this gem... A very cerebral, very odd and yet beautiful dose of electronic bliss. Haveing a very early (FSOL, Orb)electronica sound this album nowadays would be noted as a classic rather then anything groundbreaking, however the rythem and ideas hold true to a unique and funky vibe that they have given since this debut. Fila are probably one of the most honest and fun sounding artists around and continue to do so very steadily, ever increasing their own funky psychedelic music made for third eye open and funky minds."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
