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Spacetime Continuum
Double Fine Zone
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Ring
2. Microjam - Spacetime Continuum, MC Girao
3. Freezone
4. Biscuit Face
5. Beveled Edge
6. Compound
7. Spin Out
8. One at a Day
9. Manaka
10. Different Bend
11. Further Down the Road

CD Details

All Artists: Spacetime Continuum
Title: Double Fine Zone
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Astralwerks
Original Release Date: 6/1/1999
Release Date: 6/1/1999
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, Pop
Styles: Ambient, Electronica, House, IDM, Techno, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 017046623827, 0724384746650

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Spacetime Continuum (a.k.a. experimental ambient maven Jonah Sharp) serves up a dependable if sometimes wandering ambient groove, split through a prism of acid jazz and light drum & bass. Less beat-driven than his last record, Emit Ecaps, Sharp's percussionist background seeps through the jerky rhythms of "Biscuit Face" and the detached time signatures of "Beveled Edge," all in the service of song textures and arrangements that absorb the listener, yet never truly catch fire. The sound can even be a bit cold in spots, relaxing on static beats that never really go anywhere. However, preferring to rest on the velvety edge of the dance floor has its rewards for the headphone-wearing wallflower, who will find treats in the sax solos and lounge-room sweep of "Freezone" and "Further Down the Road." --Matthew Cooke

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Member CD Reviews

Lori M. (ripley) from TUCSON, AZ
Reviewed on 6/29/2007...

the image for this item is obviously wrong, it is not Barry White.

Phillip C. from CONCORD, CA
Reviewed on 6/4/2007...

My CD cover is different than the one pictured. The one pictured is for Barry White/Love Unlimited Orchestra.

My cover is a picture of the highway sign that says Double Fine Zone, which should be the correct cover. Correct UPC and same 11 tracks match.

CD Reviews

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant in every way!

Jeffery Mingo | Homewood, IL USA | 06/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not only is this the best album by Spacetime Continuum, it's one of the best albums I have ever heard in my life. It's been three years since they released it and I still never find myself bored with it. I keep looking for similar music and have never found anything truly worthy. This album is a masterpiece; it defines beauty. I've never heard any electronica better. I am a better person for owning this CD and knowing such brilliance exists."

Odd album out

Joe Majsterski | Houston, TX United States | 11/13/2003

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a pretty big fan of Spacetime Continuum, and I loved loved loved Alien Dreamtime, Sea Biscuit, and Emit Ecaps to death. I looked forward to this album eagerly, but when it came out, I was really disappointed. While there are a few good tracks on here, mostly it is rather boring and poorly constructed. This album is definitely not worth buying new; pick it up used if you're a completist."

Not really electronic enough

Richter Locke | California | 05/10/2002

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Let's put it this way. This is more Jazz then electronic/ambient. I was expecting a lot from this CD after hearing numerous songs of the hidden gem Astralwerks mix sampler cd Werks Like a 12 Inch, as well as a few from a friend. This was a massive dissapointment, and is one of those cd's that probably is best served by me giving it to my mother. Jazz isn't my thing, and that's what the great majority of this is."

Jazzy Ambient

Enrique Torres | San Diegotitlan, Califas | 05/11/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Do you like jazz? At other times do you like electronica? Well this may be an album for you as the two genres are blended quite nicely primarily by the fine sax solos. For purists this is not for you as the the mixture created is neither elctronic nor straight ahead jazz. This is music to fill the void, when you don't want to be distracted by lyrics and you want the music to flow through you. Atmospheric music to elevate the mood. Most of the instruments are played by Jonah Sharp aka STC and he does a good job on sythns,sampler, drums etc.This music is unobtrusive and yet invades your psyche. With titles like "microjam",freezone","spinout" and "further down the road" the CD's songs kind of flow into a conceptual blend of modern lounge music that does not challenge but invites the listener to enjoy the musical journey. Only energetic enough to maybe get you out of your chair for a beverage to mellow out to the groove set by STC."

Smart Jazzy, Mellow Ambience

shoutgrace | Charleston, WV United States | 05/05/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"In 'Double Fine Time' you can really feel the fusion jazz in this. It's the genious of experimental ambient DJ Jonah Sharp. The saxophone used on tracks 2, 3,4 and 8 are Brian Iddenden (King of Iddland). Sharp lends his talents on the synths, sampler, drums and rhodes. Saxophone and harmonica on track 3 and 11 is Damien Masterson.

In 'Mircojam' you can feel the ambient grooves with synths, drums and lots of bass with harmonica. Best sax sounds come from 'Freezone' and 'Further Down the Road.' 'Beveled Edge' are uneven, detached rhythms. 'Compound' has a spiritual, yet spacy sound lots of synths and samplers work into this number. This album's driven on the heavy fusion jazz side and that's fine for all jazz enthuasists. I liked it as a smart arrangement that's good to dance to. This is good driving music as well."