Thursday, April 24 2008
Various Artists: Get Ready: U.K. Floor Fillers Volume 3
Prime cuts of soul-pop danceability from 1960's England rescued from the musical abyss by an indefatigable collector of lost and obscure gems.
Wednesday, April 23 2008
Various Artists: Beautiful Escape… is Coming Right Along EP
Some frosting is best left on the beater.
Friday, April 18 2008
Various Artists: Miles from India
Indo-jazz on a venerable scale as the cream of Miles Davis’ electric era players reconvene, not so much to reminisce on the old times as to reinvent them.
Various artists: Do the Pop!
The shadow of Radio Birdman looms long over this second edition in an exhaustive Aussie proto-punk series.
Thursday, April 17 2008
Various Artists: Members Of The Trick
Just so you know, this is an average compilation of German house tracks, not a concept rap album about a prostitute with several penises.
Wednesday, April 16 2008
Various Artists: In the Name of Love
This compilation of U2 cover songs by African artists mostly succeeds as a pure listening experience, a cool idea, and a fine introduction to some great musicians.
Friday, April 11 2008
Various Artists: The Sound of Philadelphia
Looking at the familiar and the obscure, these two discs provide fascinating snapshots of the amazing music of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
Tuesday, April 8 2008
Various Artists: Om: Chilled v.2
Not that you need another "chill out" collection, but if you do...
Monday, April 7 2008
Various Artists: The Rough Guide to Congo Gold
A crash-course in Central Africa’s rumba and soukous that (for the most part) won’t make you feel like a musical tourist.
Friday, April 4 2008
Various Artists: You Don’t Know: Ninja Cuts
You must know about the biggest indie hip-hop and electronic label by now. If you don't, and you'd like to maintain an iota of self-respect, this three CD compilation is a superb starting point.
