"I own a lot of electronica and I listen to a lot of electronica.
I have a lot of respect for John Digweed.
This album, if you're feeling really charitable, can be called "minimalistic." And if you're into that kind of thing, this album might work for you.
If you're feeling anything other than really charitable, you're going to be bored to tears. I tried really hard, but not much on here can really be called "music." It's drum 'n' bass, without the bass. At half time.
My copy will be for sale soon.
"
Dull
E. Magnuson | USA | 01/26/2010
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Mind-numbing dullness broken up by very few decent tracks. The unmixed CD is the best of the bunch, about half of its tracks are quality. I enjoy seeing digweed when he's in town. i hope i never hear a set that is reminiscent of this release."
Fans of the "Transitions" series will enjoy this new Bedrock
Elizabeth Pakula | West Roxbury, MA United States | 02/14/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Those of you who enjoyed the progressive ambient style of Digweed's four "Transitions" releases will like this set. It may be minimalist, but deserves more than just a casual listen. Although the underlying beats may sound the same, there are subtle changes in every cut which showcase his seamless style which is gradually evolving. Each time I listen to this, I hear something different and I have found it is best heard through the phones on my disc player (yes, I still have one and I can't wear those silly earbuds, they fall out of my head)! Disc three is allegedly unmixed and has a slightly different take. It could have stood alone as a single cd, but I found it a bonus. If you are looking for vocals, a lot of flashy changeups or the latest style of Oakie and Sharam (i.e. big name stars mixed with dance beats),you'll be disappointed in this."
Bedrock is the musical standard
Marc Gustafson | San Diego, CA United States | 02/08/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Digweed and Bedrock had a phenomenal year veering towards a big room techno sound that I enjoy. The mixing is in the classic Digweed style where the musical changeups somehow never derail the progression of the mix and the mixing remains smooth and unobtrusive. Disc 1 is a perfectly constructed set in my opinion, and all of the tracks are from his own label. Of course, Bedrock is now a best in the business brand, so who wouldn't want to release their music there? I guess the answer is no one, since we're getting tracks from some of the biggest techno names over the past decade from Timo Maas to Christian Smith & John Selway to Marco Bailey to Pete Heller.
Disc 2 has some amazing tracks as well; the only disappointment is that if you're a Bedrock fanatic, you've probably already heard the best stuff (baring the excellent new remix of Tone Depth's - Rumblefish by Maher Daniel).
Not to mention that you have a whole disc of unreleased full length Bedrock tracks for your own dj-ing pleasure, and you have a compilation that you shouldn't miss."