Kaleidoscope - DJ Food
DJ Food aka PC and Strictly Kev have always included elements of jazz in their funky
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hip-hop stew. This time they've sidestepped the hip-hop and gone full-on jazz. Sixties beat poet Ken Nordine is drafted in for "The Ageing Young Rebel", a wonderful, s...
Kaleidoscope -
DJ Food aka PC and Strictly Kev have always included elements of jazz in their funky
... more
hip-hop stew. This time they've sidestepped the hip-hop and gone full-on jazz. Sixties beat poet Ken Nordine is drafted in for "The Ageing Young Rebel", a wonderful, s...
Album Reviews: Q (4/00, p.90) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...[They] prove to be adept at twisting jazz and hip hop into new shapes. The first half of [the album] is playful and knowing....The second half leans towards expansive, jazz-inflected chill-out cuts....comfortably ahead of their contemporaries."
Advantages: Very versatile Disadvantages: Bad language
...This CD never leaves my stereo because its so varied and versatile. It is brilliant for everything, chilling with your friends, partying or passing the time on your way to work. It's full of great tracks including the hits "Good Stuff" and "Caught Out There" along with some moving new ones such as "Ghetto Children". There are not many albums where every track is so different. There are also four great collaborations with other lesser known artists.
I choose to buy this album because I loved Kelis's debut song and follow up, she is very talented and this shines through in the album. If you too enjoy her off- beat and original sound, I'm sure you will love Kaleidoscope as much as I do....
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
somewhat helpful 10.08.2000
Great CD Review ofBrand New Day [ECD] - Stingby
Mildred
Advantages: varied pop music Disadvantages: none
...And again, Sting’s newest CD proves that his music moves beyond mainstream and is always full of surprises. The exciting feature about Sting is that despite his own and individual style, he slightly incorporates other music styles. In a way you can compare his music to a kaleidoscope. It is colourful and varied and, still, a clear order is visible. His choice of musicians to play with him enables him to concentrate on the musical and instrumental side of his productions. This feeling and dedication to detail is not common anymore in a time of commercial pop music. Even if you’re not a fan of Sting, his music should be appreciated....
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Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful
not helpful 13.06.2000
Good Album Review ofKaleidoscope [PA] - Kelisby
Carlhuz
Advantages: Varying in Style Disadvantages: Not to everyones taste
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