Enough Quirk To Merit A Look
The Groove | 08/15/2003
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Probably deserves a 3.5 stars on my rating scale. There are some really great tracks here, mixed in with some forgettable ones. Standout tracks include Kool Bavaria, an amazingly smooth french jazz exploration that manages to surprise, and Channel Zero, a wonderful chord progression with well-chosen vocal melody and surrealistic poetic lyrics. (I disagree with previous reviewer about this track... I scratched my head and then decided it was great!) Disappointments include dull bossa number "Quiet Night" (where is Amon Tobin to do bossa when you need him?) and the soulless and, sadly, MIDI-programmed rendition of "Summertime"."
Absolutely awesome
Richard Diaz | 12/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I would wholeheartedly recommend purchasing all three of these excellent compilations. This latest is definitely as good as the first two and encompasses the truly cool sound of Paris acid jazz."
Choice tracks
Peter Sanderson | Doha, Qatar | 07/14/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I'm feeling generous with words tonight, which in no way means I exaggerate. The reason I love this CD is because of "Moonlight" (let it creep up on you) and Variety Lab's "B Vor." Two tracks this good will empty my wallet, and the rest won't do you harm.
P.S. Not featured here in their best by any means, but De-Phazz are the ticket if you like slightly teched-up jazz/blues. Listen to "No Jive," Better Now" and the racy "Trash Box". Ouch! (as good as it gets)"