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Advantages: deep, inspirational, skilled and pleasure to the ears
Disadvantages: if there are any i dont know what they are!

DJ Shadow is quite possibly the best DJ in the industry, both today and for the last few decades. If you are a fan of hip hop and sampling, then you should treat yourself to hearing his work. You might have had the pleasure of seeing the man himself in the "scratch" movie. http://dvd.ciao.co.uk/ScratchAllTheWayLiveDVD6344497 DJ shadow, is renowned for taking old lost records, which would otherwise be gathering dust and give them new light ...
...hip hop/trip hop tracks. This album, "Endtroducing" was my first visit to the DJ Shadow world and its by far the best (though you should definetly check out "private press" as well. There is something deeply inspirational about the tunes and nearly every track begs your attention again and again. A pure classic. Its the sort of album that suits every moment, but sounds best at night, when alone. Very very good. There's no other way to describe it. ... Read review

Advantages: Well produced and distinctive
Disadvantages: Not as striking as Endtroducing

...of his work. The Private Press is a great album but its got a lot to live up to - Endtroducing is a genre defining album that sounded so far ahead of its time when it was released that it was always going to be hard to better it. But thats not was this album is about. It certainly sounds different from his previous work, but its so well produced that this really is a great album if you want to test out your speakers. Not a floor-filler, but definitely ...
...still getting my head round it, and I can tell this is an album thats going to be played regularly. If you were expecting more of the same stuff then this will be a suprise, albeit a worthwhile one. This is an album that I can recommend without hesitation, but don't make this the first DJ Shadow CD you buy. ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing beats and now featuring a dvd extra
Disadvantages: Old fans will already have this album

The first time i listened to this album it sent shivers down my spine and now it comes with the additional extra cd. Dj Shadow is by far one of the biggest names in Hip Hop and Big Beat. This album is some of his finest work, including the tune 'Midnight in a perfect world'. However the downside of this album is the short interludes unless the buyer is a huge fan. If you want to get into DJ Shadow and haven't bought any of his stuff before this ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing!
Disadvantages: none

Having recently acquired this album via import, i have to say i believe it to be one of the most groundbreaking mind expanding albums of the last decade. Dj Shadow, a world-renowned ambient chills DJ, doesnt fail to deliver the goods on this album. Weather from the totally devastating yet calm "what does your soul look like? (part 2)" to the beat filled "High Noon" to the jumpy organ pumping "Organ Donor" DJ Shadow entices the listener, creating ...
...to an enormous sense of inner peace. So its great hey??? Well Yes is the simple answer. Perhaps the only downfall to this fantastic album is you may encounter some minor difficulties tracking it down, depending upon your location. I purchased it online through amazon, and it delivered in about a week and a half. This is a great album for people wishing for some music to provide calm, yet changing emotions, perhaps for use on their way to work or ... Read review

Advantages: Original, POUNDING BASS
Disadvantages: naff lyrics!

...dry and generally meaningless but in this type of music you expect that. To describe it is a Prodigy for the next generation is fair i think and this album really is a classic already. The general feel of the tracks is similar, with one or two exceptions, the receipe being an acoustic start, heavy build up and powerful, low frequency repetitive and catchy taglines. Since i've owned it, It's been on loop in my car CD player wowing my friends with ... Read review