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Advantages: One of the greatest albums of 2005
Disadvantages: Nothing like his previous work

The second album from producer/vocalist Jamie Lidell is absolutely stunning and, if it was not for the corporate nature of the UK music industry at the current point in time, he should be receiving major critical acclaim. This is Jamie Lidell's second release after the experimental 'noise-tronica' of his debut, "Muddlin' Gear". While that was complex, and difficult to listen to, it sat well beside other Warp records artists like Squarepusher and ...
...is true that Jamie Lidell, for this album, wears his influences on his sleeve; part Jackie Wilson, part Stevie Wonder, part Percy Sledge, part James Brown. In fact, in many respects, this album does sound like it could have been at least, if not recorded, in the 70s or early 80s. Yet, on closer listen, the production proves this to be a modern album; even in the most basic of tracks, such as "Multiply" or "This Time", there subtle complexities in ... Read review

Advantages: Massive Tunes, Cheap, 38 tracks
Disadvantages: Lots of MCing

Dubstep Allstars Vol.5 is the fifth album in the series of mixes showcasing the talents of the UK's most rapidly evolving and contagious genre. For those unfamiliar with Dubstep, it is a genre that has emerged in the past decade or so, but has begun to pick up speed in the last two or three years. It is a carefully crafted mix of heavy sub-basses, reggae, jazz, and other electronic subgenres such as Drum 'n' Bass and Techno. Perhaps its most distinctive ...
...from Croydon, Norwood and Brixton, Dubstep looks set to take over dance floors worldwide. This Allstars instalment is mixed by one of the leading DJs in the scene; N-Type. Although the tracklisting says that the album has 38 tracks, N-Type has actually thrown in well over 50 tracks in to the mix - including the massive hit 'Night' by Benga. At a mere £7.99 this album is almost a gift. Each track blends seamlessly into the next, meaning one can easily ... Read review

Advantages: great music
Disadvantages: i haven't found any

...wide taste in music, and this slotted in perfectly, with all the upbeat music one after another, I couldn't keep still, I had to get up and dance - even though i looked a bit silly dancing around my bedroom, but who cares. So plug in your ipod to the speakers and turn it up because you are in for a night of dancing and great music. I recommend this to anyone who is up for a bit of a boogie, don't bash it until you try it, it's great. ... Read review

Advantages: Great Electronic and Dance album
Disadvantages: Some poor tracks and perhaps uses too many music genres

...random and varied. ~Moby Last Night~ 1 oOh Yeah: The first track on the album starts with the title of this track. It does sound strange with its electronic repetition, which is then followed some 90 seconds where the music breaks into some mellow singing, the largely repetitive voice stops for a while and comes back later. It does sound a complete contrast to Moby's more well known and much more famous songs. This would count as a good disco ...
...instrumental sounds. 14 Last Night: From a listening perspective I felt that this has a romantic yet emotional feel to it. The over riding feature is that it has nice solo singing which sounds really sweet and pleasant to hear. The keyboard plays a more minor role in this track though it does provide well timed notes. This I guess is a perfect Summer time track. Overall I found this particular album really good based on its variation of wide scope ... Read review

Advantages: good value for money
Disadvantages: not trance / techno!

...'rents "it all sounds the same". Suppose it does provide the purpose of getting people into harder genres of music and especially with the hardstyle dancing i have seen on the tv ads for jumping all over the world haha! reasonably priced - one for the early teens i think ... Read review