Search - Luke Fair :: Bedrock: Os 03

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Roger Riddell | Lexington, KY. United States | 03/01/2006

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I'm somewhat confused as to how this current "retro-techno-electro-disco" band wagon morass can be considererd "forward-thinking" EDM??? The last time I checked, retro meant the opposite of forward.



I "cut my teeth" on those types of "old skool" genres several years ago and while they were fun, inspiring and sounded daringly original at the time, they now come off as hollow, dated, and ultimately insipid. Sadly, it seems as if everyone is out of ideas these days whether it be in the mediums of music, film, literature and the like.



With this, his contribution to the OS compilations (from Bedrock, no less), Fair attempts far too many mood, key and tempo changes and the mix skids off the decks as a result.



I'm awaiting the return of house music which offers the listener a bit more "mind-candy" and which features depth, atmosphere and more highly stylized production values. It was a sad day, indeed, when the DJs traded their bongos for Casios..."

Funk, dance, progressive come to mind

Michael Mcmahon | Norristown, Pa | 08/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a flow Luke creates with this mix. Sounds like digweed might of had something to do with it. Songs 3 thru 7 had me moving the whole time. This mix seriously shines among one of the best dance albums I have heard. Mixing anthems with funky beats and even breaking the bass out in one of the songs. Best songs on the cd are by far "Bulldog Beats", "When in Rome" and of course the best song "Xristophan" (a masiello and fair mix). YOu will bob your shoulders the whole way through, similar to digweed. If you like digweed or have heard any of the original series and enjoy this type of music, purchase this album now before it disappears."