scissorkick

If you've ever caught a live DJ set from Amon Tobin, then you know that in addition to being one of the most unique talents out there, he also has incredible faculty with a mixer. Each time I see the man, one of Ninja Tune's indisputable stars, Tobin blows me away with huge breaks, D n' B and acid loops all filtered through a signature starburst of controlled cosmic noise and otherworldly jazz. Since I don't sit around all day and listen to his records in fear I may end up snorting PCP through my childhood Kenner X-Wing Fighter, it was quite a surprise to get this brand new Solid Steel mix in the mail a few days ago. This Final Scratch DJ Mix, recorded live in Melbourne, includes 12 Amon Tobin classics including "Chronic Tronic," "Verbal" and "Four Ton Mantis" in addition to classic cuts from AFX and DJ Food. The real gems on here come via Tobin's expansive crates, with huge outerspace breaks provided by rave-era junglists like the aptly named Danny Breaks, Suspicious Circumstance, Facs & Scythe, Silent Witness & Break and more. Imagine what it would be like if the Earth's orbit -- calculated at around 22,000 mph -- simply stopped. Instant, unflinching devastation. Get this mix. The Cherrystones, As One and Danny Breaks tracks appear right after one another on the mix. I recommend listening to them in that order.

Posted by Steve on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 7/15/2004 04:04:08 PM | Permalink