Future World Funk Vol.2 (Further Adventures In Afro, Funk, Dub And Future World Beats - Compiled By DJs Russ J - Various Artists

Advantages: great mix
Disadvantages: none

..."This is an adventure into that downtown New York City vibe" ~ Armand Van Helden For me Armand Van Helden is a dance music legend, as a child of the nineties I grew up listening to his house and techno classics. He is thee man. This the guy responsible for making Tori Amos "Professional Widow" and The Sneeker Pimps "Spin Spin Sugar" massive hits. As well as producing some damn fine house records himself such as "You Don't Know Me" and "The Funk Phenomena". His artist albums have never failed to impress; he always tries something new and inventive. As a DJ he is a master of the decks with all the tricks up his sleeve, he can mix everything thing from house and techno to hiphop and ragga. If he's playing at a club he's still sure to be the hottest ticket in town. Armand started DJ-ing at the age of 15, he spent a lot of his childhood... Read review

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Advantages: Great Broad Choice of Tunes
Disadvantages: None

...to..."Sweet Dreams" by The Eurythmics. Probably one of the best songs ever made, loved by DJs around the world because of its great beats, electro undertones and fantastic vocals. A classic that nestles beautifully into this cd. Well after that the journey is still not over, no, we have a bit further to go. "It's Automatic" by Zoot Woman really toughens this set up, acid house almost and dubbed vocals. Another seemless mix and beats matched perfectly again lead us into a modern house classic. The instantly recognisable melody of "David" by GusGus. anybody with a little interest in dance will know this tune. The great Medicine8 remix provides little of the vocals for listeners but the electronic vibe of the remix is what made Jacques use it. After that when it all seemed a little bit chilled, another huge tune follows. Sirens sound... Read review

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Advantages: Some great tunes, top vocals,
Disadvantages: bit too long, no good for people who hate ballads!

...JIMMY EAT WORLD FUTURES 2004 ----------------------------- Jimmy Eat World are one of those bands that nobody knew for years then suddenly they have a breakthrough album and suddenly they are in everyone’s cd collection. Well they are back again with a new album, and a bit of a new sound. The band formed way back in 1993, and did some tours released some Ep’s and just generally gained a small fan base. In 1994 they released their debut album, which was self titled and released on a small Indie label. After this the band was quickly signed up to Capitol Records, and released second album ‘Static Prevails’ in 1996. This was a very rough, quite punky affair which had its moments but ultimately was a slight let down. On to 1999 and the bands third album ‘Clarity’, and here we see the band sounding completely different... Read review

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