- Audio CD (12 April 2000)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Good Looking
- ASIN: B00004S29V
- Other Editions: Vinyl
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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72,162 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #91 in Music > Dance & Electronic > Drum & Bass
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Jazzy drum & bass--don't you just hate the connotations? It's music for coffee tables, right? LTJ Bukem would certainly disagree. As a groundbreaking DJ, inspirational musician and breakbeat raconteur, he can certainly lay claim to popularising the sunnier end of drum'n'bass, yet one listen to this extraordinary cross-pollination of grooves shows just how far you can push the envelope. Across his Journey Inwards Bukem transports the listener through lush passages of Herbie Hancock-inspired jazz-fusion, blue-eyed soul and head-nodding hip-hop without a moment's hesitation. "Deserted Vaults" fairly oozes b-boy class--an exotic cocktail of tough beats and smoky jazz-noir that comes on like a junior Cypress Hill, while "Inner Guidance", with its shimmering guitars and 60s go-go vibe is playboy funk for the dance generation. The last track, "Feel What You Feel" is a funky house tune complete with vocoders which attempts to out-groove Chicago masters like Larry Heard and manages to move both your head and feet. Drum'n'bass, in all its myriad forms, still prevails though. From the sax'n'beat sparkle of "Watercolours" through to the pared-down tribalism of "Viewpoint", the rushing breaks and bud-friendly ambience are ice-box cool. All hail the blunted boy wonder, this is absolutely fantastic. --Paul Tierney
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this record being a fan of drum and bass and especially the output from Bukems Good Looking Records. I was initially familiar with some of the breakbeats, but others were new to me. What came over was a record that uses DnB as just one reference and blends in jazz and soul influences that I have since sought out in themselves. This record is continually different and fresh, with orchestral instruments, organs, complex beats and simple beats, double bass and sub-bass, vocals and no vocals, short tracks and long tracks. I have found it impossible to characterize or catagorize. It is beautiful to listen too yet definitely not easy listening or chillout, this is music that cuts accross all the boundaries of my collection.
I see from the number of comments that maybe this hasn't had the exposure it deserves (and no Mercury either). Probably it will become a rare groove classic like so much that influenced Bukem, but that would be a shame since there are many people who if they could only hear this album would love it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having been a keen follower of LTJ Bukem and the GLO label productions, I immediately bought Bukem's latest solo effort; Journey Inwards. It certainly is a journey inwards. This double CD is an atmospheric, intelligent and highly instrumental piece of work that draws upon many musical influences and sees LTJ Bukem feature a number of live instrumental performances. Moving away from the ambient jungle/drum & bass beats that he is more associated with and on to a more down tempo, progressive, 'Earth' type sound, Journey Inwards features live percussions, atmospheric backrounds, jazzy samples and yet retains that innate progressive element present in all of Bukem's work. Particular favourites of mine are 'Sunrain', an amazingly uplifting, instrumental and harmonious tune that features brilliantly soulful vocals from guest singer, Elliot, 'Undress Your Mind' and 'Suspended Space' which both have a slightly higher tempo, and 'Unconditional Love'. I must also say that these have been picked forcefully and those who appreciate LTJ Bukem will appreciate this album. All of it.
The tracks all flow nicely together with one or two breaks for variation and the listener is literally transported on a journey inwards through music and Bukem's many musical influences. As always with the crisp productions from LTJ and the GLO label you get the feeling that you are listening to a quality production and not simply a collection of average tunes and remixes slapped together to make some cash. Furthermore (as, I suppose you should expect from a new solo album) there are no inclusions of previous releases and previously heard tracks which makes for an even more refreshing listen and something that is admittedly unusual for the GLO label.
In conclusion I must say that this is an excellent solo production and a must have for any listener of LTJ Bukem and the Good Looking Organisation. Journey Inwards would also make for an ideal introduction to one of my favourite artists.
The tracks all flow nicely together with one or two breaks for variation and the listener is literally transported on a journey inwards through music and Bukem's many musical influences. As always with the crisp productions from LTJ and the GLO label you get the feeling that you are listening to a quality production and not simply a collection of average tunes and remixes slapped together to make some cash. Furthermore (as, I suppose you should expect from a new solo album) there are no inclusions of previous releases and previously heard tracks which makes for an even more refreshing listen and something that is admittedly unusual for the GLO label.
In conclusion I must say that this is an excellent solo production and a must have for any listener of LTJ Bukem and the Good Looking Organisation. Journey Inwards would also make for an ideal introduction to one of my favourite artists.
"If you like this try: LTJ Bukem: Producer 01"
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Drum and Bass or Techno are the kinds of music I stay away from. Consistent and regular beat really turns me off and it has been this way forever. I love rock but I dislike rock'n'roll for the same reason. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that I don't like to be told what to do or think and that is exactly the feeling I get when I hear consistent repetitive drum as the major force driving the music. About 8 years ago I was searching for music similar to Kruder & Dorfmeister's K&D sessions, which I love, and following somebody's recommendation on Amazon.com I ended up buying this double album. Music of Journey Inwards is excellent. Yes, there is a regular, repetitive drum beat in here but the strength of the atmosphere created by other sounds pushes it into the background on a lot of songs. This music has a strong atmospheric layer which plays a major role here. LTJ Bukem develops and transforms moods with real mastery. There is a definite 21st century feel to this music, as well as lightness of air it surrounds you with. I love sticking one of these CDs into my 5cd changer and playing it with a mix of completely different music. After listening to this double album for a couple of years I started searching for other similar music by LTJ Bukem but I have to say honestly that I was not successful. I got his Logical Progression and was turned off by it very quickly. Relaying on someone's opinion I ended up buying (not an easy task to get them on discs) his Earth series. I bought 4 of them and returned them as well. To me the difference between the music of Journey Inwards and other music of LTJ Bukem I listened to is substantial. I have no problems seeing that some people may like all of it. Once again, I don't like techno but I love ambient music and that is the reason I love this double album. There is great ambience in this music and the techno elements although noticeable, stay subdued. My favorite tracks here are Watercolors, Rhodes To Freedom, Point Of View, Viewpoint, Suspended Space, Unconditional Love, Feel What You Feel and I don't like the beginning track very much.
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