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It's hard to believe that the Stereo MC's were once the flag-bearers of British hip-hop, but that's exactly how they were perceived way back in the late 80s. The best-of Retroactive comes 15 years on from their first basic beats and rhymes experiments. It seems strange to think of them as a true hip-hop outfit--sure, their baggy, slightly mystic records have always been built around Rob Birch's typically English rap, but musically they've always been more funk-meets-breaks than straight-up hip-hop. Either way, they've been responsible for some fine records in their time--as this slightly over-long collection ably shows.
Naturally, the best stuff here comes from their productive early 90s period--quirky, off-kilter funk-hop concoctions like "Creation", "Two Horse Town" (from the underrated Supernatural album) and "Lost in Music". There are interesting nuggets elsewhere, of course--most notably the charity track "The Sweetest Truth" and the De La Soul vibes of "On 33"– but little stands up to the brilliant singles of their Connected-era glory years. Still, if you want a neat summary of the career of one of Britain's most distinctive dance acts, Retroactive is definitely worth a spin. --Matt Anniss
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you like Jamiroquai then you will love this album.
This album will bring back loads of memories.
If you are 30 something then you will remember a lot of the tracks on this album.
You will not be disappointed with it.
I had forgotten how good they were, it is such a pity that they aren't doing much just now.
A definate for all funksters.
This album will bring back loads of memories.
If you are 30 something then you will remember a lot of the tracks on this album.
You will not be disappointed with it.
I had forgotten how good they were, it is such a pity that they aren't doing much just now.
A definate for all funksters.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
All the good stuff in one package from one of the more innovative outfits from the 90's.
A great start if you arent really familiar with them.
Recommended.
A great start if you arent really familiar with them.
Recommended.
3 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This CD is definitely one for fans of rock music! It's got some really great, strong rock/metal songs and some more indie-type tunes. Pacifier's 'Everything' is a highlight, and the inclusion of 'Jesus Says' by Ash gives the album more depth and variety and gives it an appeal to the British! Instead of just being the average American soundtrack to accompany a dull teen film, the CD stands out in its own right. I would have given it four stars, but there are some weaker songs that let the rest of the album down. But as the film shows, you can't be good all the time!
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