Search - Tom Middleton :: Lifetracks (Dig)

Best Album of 2007

T Boz | USA | 01/15/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an album I have been waiting on for over a decade. Let me explain, Tom Middleton was one half of the influential electronic bands Reload, Global Communication, and Jedi Knights. The last album of original material this man released was in 1996, so in essence, his fans have been waiting 11 years for his solo album to dawn. As this gets my vote for album of the year, there is a bittersweet side to it, 2/3 of the songs are old compilation tracks, some dating back to 1998 that are seeing their first cohesive album release here. While I'm thrilled to finally see a full-length solo album from Tom, I have listened to some of these tracks so many times, it's really hard to hear them with a fresh ear. He has, however, collaborated with several visual artists to produce videos for every track on the album, which he is performing live on an upcoming world tour. Taken with the visuals, it's easy to see the dated songs in a new light. Anyway, I'm not going to complain about being delivered fresh gold. For those of you not familiar with Tom Middleton as a producer, and simply as an eclectic DJ, you must hear what the man can do behind the keys. His classical piano training, along with a love of classic Detroit techno, and ambient pioneers such as Vangelis & Tangerine Dream, produce a unique sound that is both accessible and melodic, without sounding commercial. Imagine ambience, with melody, while flowing to the beat of life. I can see him becoming the next successful electronic act, ala Zero 7, but I, and I'm sure the rest of his fan community would like to keep him to ourselves."

As down to Earth as it gets

Nathaniel Udel | Ft. Collins, CO USA | 02/21/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard a track of this on National Public radio and it is the latest craze of Tom Middleton. I have been knowing this man well lately, especially with his Renaissance 3D release. This album has downtempo, underground house in it. He has done a good job of putting together jazzy synths and some tracks sound like just the sort of thing for me to relax to. I'll listen to this when mixing together lentil soup or to be pre occupied when being busy. Tom continues to do a good job. This sounds like the "Cosmos". This is defintly Tom!!"

Could listen to this over and over and over

Felicia | Amesbury, MA | 03/18/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard "Moonbathing" on Groove Salad, and after previewing the rest of the songs, knew I had to get this album. The songs all go very well together, it makes a nice listen to play them from start to finish. Very nice music to commute to when you need something to relax you while stuck in traffic."