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Track Listings
| 1. Take California |
| 2. Echo And Bounce |
| 3. Velvet Pants |
| 4. Better? |
| 5. Oh Yeah? |
| 6. History Repeating (feat. Shirley Bassey) |
| 7. Winning Style |
| 8. Bang On! |
| 9. A Number Of Microphones |
| 10. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service |
| 11. Bigger? |
| 12. Cominagetcha |
| 13. Spybreak! |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Pioneers of Post-Chemical Brothers big beat, the Propellerheads' first album is a fresh take on a tired genre. Alex Gifford, formerly of the Grid, and Will White have gone from strength to strength with their blend of breakbeat techno, hip-hop and 1960s kitsch. Like Fatboy Slim, they inject humour into the rather dry dance scene with tunes like "Velvet Pants" ("He's got a good body / He's wearing velvet pants"). Decksanddrumsandrockandroll features collaborations with De La Soul ("360 Degrees"), the Jungle Bros ("You Want It Back") and the illustrious Shirley Bassey on their top-40 hit "History Repeating". However, the best single on the record is their version of the underrated soundtrack from the Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which does not destroy but refreshes the classic John Barry original. --Ed Potton
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I got this album 3 years ago now in the U.S. and damn me if it isn't stonking! I don't know of another album that shows such variety and yet maintains such seemless continuity. Please note that the U.S. version is a touch different with a track from the Jungle Brothers (in my opinion easily the best on the entire CD - feel that tempo) and 360 Oh Yeah with De La Soul rapping on it (again: fantastic).
Buy this and be proud - for you have done a very good thing.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
From the great 90s 'dance' scene that saw the likes of Underworld, Orbital, The Chems, Fatboy Slim and Prodigy along came this one-off effort which IMO stands alongside the best albums these bigger name acts produced. I hadn't played it for a couple of years until last week and now it's on permamnent rotation..almost. Unlike most 'dance' albums this hasn't dated and sounds fresher than pretty much anything currently doing the rounds. It's also a rare album you can play straight though without skipping any tracks and this sure is one of those unusual beasts. The highlight though is the reworking of the James Bond OHMSS theme, IMO the best version of any Bond tune..ever. This is 9 mins of funky breakbeat fury overlaid with David Arnold's lush orchestral arrangements. It's 'kin well the dog's. Seeing as the prices here are so good I think I'll need to get meself a spare copy the number of times I'm caning my own to death. A bl**dy terrific album. What a shame they never made a follow-up.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This limited edition box set feature the best of the Props' music. The first CD feature amazing A sides such as History Repeating and Bang On! Each track capturing different moods in their thumping beats and drums weaving an impossible rhythm between the guitar flicks and Hammond rhymes.
Disc Two On the other hand has Hip Hop artists De La Soul and The Jungle Brothers rapping to two individual songs. Excellent. From the pivotal OHMSS to the Peter-Gunn hybrid Spybreak! You will be left amazed...and begging for more!
Never underestimate disc two's instrumentals; Dive!, Go Faster and Ron's Theory...excellent stuff...Seriously consider this over the regular version! I did and was not sorry!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A masterpiece
This CD is full of excellent tracks which have been composed very well. The drums fit amazingly with the basslines and treble. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2006 by Mr. F. H. J. Clark
Where are they now... we need them!
I think it's quite sad that the last review of this fine album was over a year ago. It's packed full of classics. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2006 by Mr. Robert Murphy
An epic dance/big-beat album: highly recommend!
This was my first big-beat album, after a college tutor told me that the stuff I write sounded like them (just not as good!)These guys really know their stuff. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2005 by "beatcave"
Matrix Music - Very, very cool!
At the time of writing, I have listened to this album twice and am already able to say that it is absoloutely fantastic! Read more
Published on 4 April 2003 by Felix Evans
Absolute Big Beat Classic!
It has the makings of a classic... not a single song is out of place, no bad tracks and get this... they grow on you even after you like them!! Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2003 by Prof. Henry Jones, Sr
Amazing listening experience
This has got to be one of the coolest albums ever produced. Shear class from beginning to end, this is dance music that is equally suited for use as background ambience at dinner... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2000 by "dazcpaz"
Buy it now, you won't need to ask questions later...
What an amazing CD! From start to finish it's stunning all the way, a rollercoaster ride with moments to make you chuckle amidst the excitement. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2000
If you have a car, buy this album NOW!!!
Imagine the scene; it's been a long, hard day at the office, your feeling stressed, and you have the rush hour to enjoy. Bummer. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2000 by drunkensod@alcoholic.co.uk
A dance classic from the band of the 90's
This is an infectious and thouroughly brilliant album form the props. History repeating is one of the catchiest tunes of the last few years, and the rest of the album doesn't let... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2000
Original and Fun
The Propellerheads seen to be on a mission to use almost all types of music. There are few people who would put a song featuring Shirley Bassey on the same album as a song... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 1999
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