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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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7 of 7 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
By "beatcave"
Format:Audio CD
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.
Most of the tracks are quite "musical" in that you can listen to them, not just "have it on in the background". The beats are absolutely first class, the bass lines equally cool. There is nothing limp-wristed about this album, but it has a good blend of up-beat and laid back grooves. Best tracks are "take california" (listen to that cymbal effect and the cool turntable work),"on her majesty's secret service" (a bond remix that finally augments the original: epic) "spybreak" (from "the Matrix" lobby shootout scene. Incidentally, if you can get the special Matrix DVD with the option to listen to only the music -without the explosions/dialogue etc- this scene will totally blow you away!)
Great CD to drive to: 'intelligent' and 'primal' in perfect harmony. Brilliant.
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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Love this to bits
My fave track is the bond theme reworking, the album is worth purchasing just for that track. The rest is tip top too, but the bond theme is a real ripper - loud as possible in the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bozo
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JUST AMAZING!!!
I've heard of these guys for many years - can't believe it's taken me 15 years to finally buy the album - WOW! ...what a stonka!....playing it all the time now... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tomsk
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Biggest beats
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... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2008 by Nugent_Dirt
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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