This is probably the only track in my whole collection I actually listen to pitched DOWN instead of UP (not counting records I pitch down -8 because I’m playing them on 45 instead of 33). It’s on another solid EP that goes for practically nothing, which mostly features 92 choppy amen tracks. However, this track…
Author: Pete
Splice & Syko – Twilight Zone (50/50 Mix)
I posted that DBL productions track recently, but here’s another gem from Parliament Music. Like Bogwoppa records, Parliament Music specialized in super-gritty tracks with plenty of chopped samples, with a focus on more “out there” / interesting stuff rather than simple corny anthems. This track is probably the strongest on the EP… there’s vocal samples…
Strange Obscurities: Parabox “Silvermachine” + Justice EP
Here’s a couple of really strange singles I’ve ended up with that are more obscure and interesting than they are awesome… but I think they’re still worth posting for some of the nerdier oldschool collectors on here like me, who really wonder about each and every obscure white label. Parabox “Silvermachine” features three remixes of…
Citadel of Kaos – Ronnie’s Revenge
Here’s another relatively well known oldschool tune, but since I finally just bought a copy it warrants posting… I’ll get back to the obscurities soon enough. “Ronnie’s Revenge” is excellent 92 hardcore/jungle with a happy bent, made by Jan Salisbury (who went on to keep the Citadel of Kaos name for doing happy hardcore stuff…
E.Kude – Don’t Be Afraid
Here’s a personal favorite of mine, even though I probably can’t even fully justify its favorite status – something about the vocals & summery vibe just works really nicely (especially given the fact that right now its, erm… summer.) If anyone knows where the ragga vocals are from (if they are indeed from another track),…
DJ Rap – Your Mind (Gimp & Steve C Mix)
My turntable needles are still gone, so here’s an rip I did for my own listening purposes ages ago… it actually fits in very well with what I’ve been posting a lot of lately: singles which, by virtue of not being particularly rare or well known, are super cheap and in heavy supply despite being…
Recall – King of Rock
A friend borrowed my turntable needles so I haven’t been able to rip vinyl for the past few days. Therefore, here’s a track off a CD compilation. Incidentally, this comp also features the last track I posted (Raving Mad – Adrenaline), though it’s cut a minute or two short on there. This track is also…
Raving Mad – Adrenaline (Remix)
I’ve had this tune stuck in my head for a while now… I’m pretty sure I didn’t even like it that much the first few times I heard it, but between the piano part and the “we’re gonna rock you” chant, it’s definitely wormed its way into my brain. Raving Mad – Adrenaline (Remix)
Acid Beard Massive – Cheeky Rush EP
Here’s a nice EP by Julian Cobb aka Hellfish, Secret Squirrel, Minister-so-Sinister, Undercover Elephant, and many others. You’ve got to love 4 track EPs where each track is good, and this is definitely one of those EPs. The tunes on “Cheeky Rush” range from borderline happy hardcore (“Sweetest Feeling”), to more straightahead, slightly dark hardcore/jungle…
Cookie – Functioning
I got this EP today because it sounded really weird and I had never heard of it before. It’s actually pretty mediocre in my opinion, but the artist name / label name (“beast baseball”) / obscurity factor provided sufficient WTF-age to convince me to drop a buck or two on it. To be honest, I…