On-U Sound Crash (Slash & Mix - Adrian Sherwood) - Various Artists

Advantages: Hard unique music from one of Briatin's best producers.
Disadvantages: Sounds a bit dated now.

...When Adrian Sherwood formed his On-U Sound label back in the early eighties, there was a circle of musicians who formed the "label band". They were the mainstay of the label's output. They included Doug Wimbish, Gary Clail, Mark Stewart, Skip McDonald and Keith Le Blanc. Each of these musicians has recorded their own solo works as well as being the backing band for such diverse musicians as Lee Perry, Prince Fari and African Head Charge. This album was one of Keith Le Blanc's solos. So what is the music like? Well, the best way to describe On U Sound's output is Reggae/ Rock... but with a twist. This is hard, fast and harsh music. The drums are high in the mix and are quite relentless. The guitar breaks will hurt your ears if played loud enough. The lyrics are samples taken from speeches given by famous people such as Margaret... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Lots of songs
Disadvantages: poorly mixed

...This double c.d or tape is mixed my the Artful Dodger. it contains 40 tracks and i would say about 20 of them are good. Some of the best are : Artful dodger - rewind. Dj Luck & Mc Neat - little bit of luck. Artful dodger - movin too fast. Doolally - straight from the heart. N'ng ft. kallagan - right before my eyes. Artful dodger - R U ready. Monie love slice of da pie, and that is just the first c.d. This c.d is well worth a buy even though now it is a bit old.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful

Advantages: 2 discs of great tunes
Disadvantages: repition of songs.

...This is a great compilation album from the australian based electronic label which has bought us artists such as cut copy. 2 discs give you a mixed and unmixed selection of songs (some repitition on the same discs) the mixed disc is a well composed mix ideal for pre club drinking or in the car. the unmixed disc gives the listener chance to listen to the songs in their entirity. people may recognise some artists such as bloc party as their tracks feature with remixed and edited versions, but more importantly it gives the listener a chance to discover new artists. the album comprises of a mix of indie with a dance feel, and electro based dance-pop. if that sounds like your thing, go for this.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful