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This set compiles much of DJ Shadow's pre-major label material in one convenient package in an attempt to foil bootleggers and bring new fans up-to-date in the curriculum. The results are naturally varied, but all point to a marvellous evolution of talent. The collection is kept together primarily by its propensity for jazzy beats and psychedelic loops. Shadow (né Josh Davis) moves through everything from old school funk ("In/Flux") to grungy 1960s-style guitar rave-ups ("High Noon"). The centrepiece of the set, however, is a four-part composition called "What Does Your Soul Look Like", which is likely to be the first ever entirely sample-driven rock opera. It's a brilliant piece of work, laced with intriguing sounds, sound bites, and a detectable set of motion. It is also quite possibly better than anything on the critically -acclaimed Entroducing. --Aidin Vaziri
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DJ SHADOW Preemptive Strike (1997 US exclusive 11-track CD album - a fantastic compilation of tracks from the pioneering DJ including What Does Your Soul Look Like and High Noon; presented in an unopened picture sleeve)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By S. Frampton
Format:Audio CD
I was moving house recently and rather than cart all my old un-listened CDs to the new place, I decided to sell them all. While going through the collection I stumbled across this album. The cover alone took me back 10 years ago to a simpler time in my life, so I chucked it in the laptop and stuck it on the ipod. That was two weeks ago and it's pretty much been on constant "rotation" since. Testament to the brilliance of this album. For me, it's his best piece of work, and "what does your soul look like (part 2)" is reason enough alone to buy it. I'm not selling my copy though.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
A short time ago, one of my housemates and myself were discussing Moby as an artist that produced music that let you totally relax. A week or so later, he was recommended 'Entroducing' as running on the same lines as Moby. Entroducing was wonderful, full of music that was original with every playing. Last week, I heard the contents of 'Pre-emptive Strike', which has unfortunately been deleted by Mo Wax. For anyone lucky enough to get a copy, I would highly recommend it as a disc that even makes Entroducing seem superfluous.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By P. Gummerson
Format:Audio CD
OK, yes, a few of these songs have been readily available on other releases. But that aside, I would go as far as to say that Preemptive Strike contains some of Shadow's greatest moments.
As epic as Entroducing is, this collection pushes the envelope even further. What Does Your Soul Look Like part 2 is nothing short of vast in scale with its dramatic strings, crashing drums and mournful vocals. In contrast, part 3 is delicate and minimal, a meandering flute and tinkling piano taking centre stage. Every defining characteristic of Entroducing (delicate ambience, long patient pauses, impeccable drum breaks, slow, smoothly paced song dynamics) is taken that bit further in these songs. Despite being a collection of separately composed tracks, the album flows surprisingly well, with Organ Donor and High Noon as the perfect closers.
Put simply, Preemptive Strike is an absolute must for any fan of Entroducing.
As epic as Entroducing is, this collection pushes the envelope even further. What Does Your Soul Look Like part 2 is nothing short of vast in scale with its dramatic strings, crashing drums and mournful vocals. In contrast, part 3 is delicate and minimal, a meandering flute and tinkling piano taking centre stage. Every defining characteristic of Entroducing (delicate ambience, long patient pauses, impeccable drum breaks, slow, smoothly paced song dynamics) is taken that bit further in these songs. Despite being a collection of separately composed tracks, the album flows surprisingly well, with Organ Donor and High Noon as the perfect closers.
Put simply, Preemptive Strike is an absolute must for any fan of Entroducing.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Tracks but we've been given this before!
For those of you who don't already have Endtroducing, stop now, click off this page and buy that now. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another excellent Dj Shadow release.
Though more of a subtle and moody album, and as such less commercial that Dj SHadow's first album proper, this compendium of vinyl releases is utterly indespensible to a fan. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2001
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What is it about this?
This album probably has a hidden meaning its so deep. I dont know what hidden message their might be, perhaps something religious judging from WDYSLL. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2001 by AH Gunn
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reflective shadow
As you've probably already heard/read, 'Endtroducing...' is the place to start if you're new to Shadow but if you already own that LP and enjoy it (which, frankly, you most likely... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2001 by D. NIXON
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Mind Expanding
A collection of Shadow's pre-major label recordings, 'Pre-Emptive Strike' towers over 'Endtroducing...' in some respects. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simply amust for any an of either the label or the artist
With some fantastic re-mixes from the "endroducing album" and new material as well, all this album may look to ofer nothing different it shows a greater level of thought... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2000
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