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Keep It Unreal

by: Mr. Scruff

Release Date June 07, 1999
Mr Scruff (known as Andy Carthy to his mum) is a multi talented DJ producer who is very difficult to pigeon hole (good the way I like it) - his productions on Keep It Unreal are dreamy and very funky, with crazy samples from children's TV of the 50s and 60s.

The finest moment on here for me is Midnight Feast with it's delightful xylophone and jazzy feel, this is a good one for when you want to drift to sleep, and could probably be fun if you're a DJ cutting between tracks - or for scratchin'. Another favourite of mine is Get A Move On, with the sample of an old country record - it's bluesy yet jazz based melody is just fun and can get anyone dancing like a loon.

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Mr. Scruff

by: Mr. Scruff

Release Date July 12, 2005
This CD gets better every time I listen to it. At first I wasn't sure of it, but I gave it the listening Mr.Scruff deserves, and found that this album is actually great. This, being his first release, is quite experimental, Scruff finding his feet, quite diverse, very interesting development, I actually prefer this to 'Trouser Jazz', his lastest album.
The opening song 'sea mammle' is a bouncy catchy tune which I think opens the album well. The second song 'Tubby Mechanical Friend' is less bouncy, more chilled, then 'Bass Baby' brings the album alive, into full swing, (turn the bass up to full!!) 'chicken in a box' is a fun tune that follows well, and is a scruff classic, again turn up ... Read More:

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The Big Chill Classics: Compiled by Mr. Scruff

by: Various

Release Date September 18, 2006
Following the flawless Keep It Solid Steel compilation, Britain's best DJ offers another generous portion of audio treasures for your consideration. This time though he brings a less energetic selection than many fans might expect, and the entire thing is unmixed. However, even without Scruff's formidable turntablism his impeccable taste shines through on every track, and many of the 28 tunes are so good that having them spliced together would only distract from them.

This double CD has been released by thebigchill recordings, linking it with the cool-as-a-cucumber summer festival of the same name - at which Mr Scruff has been a regular performer for years. He describes it as a collection of personal favourites, and there is certainly an ... Read More:

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Keep It Solid Steel

by: Mr. Scruff, Mr Scruff

Release Date September 13, 2004
Seen the master twice, and got tickets for Cheltenham Jazz Fest again this year! If you havn't seen Mr Scruff play live then you should do it now!!! Un-like DJ's who come to play a set and leave after 1-2 hours, Mr S gives you up to 5-7 hours of pure enjoyment and variety, while providing all his fans with cups of tea at the tea stall! Truley a LEGEND! I once went to speak to him while DJ'ing in Cardiff, and being a bit drunk I practically messed the mix up! But no-one noticed, and he still managed to pull it off! (And i guarantee that would have been hard work)

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Endtroducing.....

by: DJ Shadow

Release Date March 25, 2002
I first got into electronic music a while ago, and frankly couldnt have asked for a better induction. I was recomended this by a friend when I said I liked the electronic stuff on Kid A and he told me that most of it was influenced by this man.
He was right, Shadow is a genius. His skill with a drum machine is matched only by his skill with a sampler and his talent for mixing, perfectly capturing an ever shifting mood with changes of tempo, time signature, key, instruments and genre. Its all captured here, like a beautifully preserved insect in a peice of amber. Jazz, soul, blues, and that ever present loaded-gun backbeat, tying every interesting sample and gorgeous melody together into an amazingly cohesive journey of beats.
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Ninja Tuna

by: Mr. Scruff

Release Date October 06, 2008
Mr Scruff is back, and his new album - Ninja Tuna is a perfect mix of jazz, funk, breaks and hip hop, with collaborations with Latin maestros Quanitc, UK hip-hop legend Roots Manouva and Danny Breaks, a veteran of the dance scene.

The best track on here for me is with Quanitc - Donkey Ride just has this quality about it, and the heavy Latin chords really make this perfect. The beats slide in there and the whole track makes you feel giddy with excitement.

Another fine moment is the collaboration with Roots, his lyrics still raw, and Scruff's soundscape fitting well with the darker side of hip-hop

This album is a bit more varied than the other offerings from Scruff, but it's not as wide as people would like to think - but this isn't ... Read More:

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Made In The Dark

by: Hot Chip

Release Date February 04, 2008
'The Warning' was, if not quite a stunner, a bit of a hottie. This quite simply is not.

Why include three soul ballads if none of them is a patch on 'Look After Me' from the last release? These deathly dull tracks in particular bring the album crashing down. Other songs come across as in jokes and failed experiments - I'm looking at you 'Wrestlers' and 'Bendable Posable'.

The first three songs do show signs of life, 'Ready for the Floor' is a great single (partly due to the fantastic video) and there are other flashes of near brilliance in the intro to 'One Pure Thought' and the genuinely amusing spoken word section of 'Bendable Posable' - but at this stage of the game more is expected.

Make no mistake this is a huge disappointment.
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Ma Fleur

by: Cinematic Orchestra

Release Date May 07, 2007
is good yes? yes. like good that is nice. not like good like man wiv camera. no. not like him. maybe more songs on this one. more singing like guy from coldplay but not him someone else. some piano on it. It make you happy like good weather and freinds on television. not hollyoaks like on e4 when you get holloaks then friends and you want friends but on e4 and e4+1 you get hollyoaks. how is this?

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Music For the Mature B-Boy

by: DJ Format

Release Date March 24, 2003
This album is great fun from beginning to end. A lighthearted beat infused concoction this album is always entertaining and never dull. Even the cheesy cookery analogy doesn't tire and adds a bizarre kind of depth to this funky and upbeat album.

The guest vocalists add a dash of pedigree to the catchy tunes and while it is not going to be heralded as groundbreaking it is a cracking album that will never fail to add cheer to your day.

There are no low points with this record and I would advise it as a fail safe record for those people wishing to dabble in the murky waters of the hip hop world. I can guarantee you will not disappointed!

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Lost Horizons

by: Lemon Jelly

Release Date October 07, 2002
The last album that I got this addicted to was 'Mile Davis - Kind of Blue'. Its not that good but get this on yer ipod for the beach this summer.