- Vinyl
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Import
- Label: Import
- ASIN: B0007V6VR8
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
very ordinary soul until track 5 when the singing and the groove and the funk all kick-in, then it's a very special record. some tracks could last longer. will certainly buy more QSO.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Quantic Soul Orchestra (QSO) is the brainchild of Will Holland, who has released two fantastic albums on the Tru Thoughts imprint over the past few years ('The 5th Exotic' and 'Apricot Morning'). If you're familiar with Holland's previous output, you'll know that he excels at creating sonic landscapes of scultped breakbeats, downtempo strokes, and bass-driven jazz. The QSO's 'Stampede', however' may be Holland's finest hour. Whereas his first 2 albums conquered the art of sampled beats, 'Stampede' is entire live and sample-free, which makes for a rawer, more exhilarating listening experience. The whole album has a very 70's feel, but somehow does not come across as retro or kitchy -- quite a feat! All in all, 'Stampede' is a glorious summer listening experience, and it's a disc that I will return to many times for its superb percussion, drum, and vocal contributions. I probably would have rated this as a 5-star album, if not for its relative brevity (about 35 minutes) and for my absolute cynicism. That said, hats off to Holland and his band for making a truly outstanding, original record. Keep your eye on Tru Thoughts -- they're absolutely unstoppable these days.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a great "rare groove" style CD along the lines of The Breakestra. What I can't understand is why it sounds so distorted. The bass is really boomy and the treble distorts. This really makes this disc hard to listen to which is a shame as the music is really fun. They sound like they'd be a great live band. Star track for me (and the reason for buying the CD) was the version of "Hold It Down" (4 Hero).
Quantic - if you read this PLEASE remaster the disc ASAP!
Quantic - if you read this PLEASE remaster the disc ASAP!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
misleading :-(
being a quite a fan of laid-back funk music, i was really happy to buy this album, especially after such a positive reviews. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2008 by Ms. J. Nozadze
Dissapointing
Have heard a lot of good stuff from QSO and Quantic, but this album is just quite dull. A few stand out tracks but nothing to write home about. Read more
Published on 23 April 2005
How it should be...
If you're a fan of funk or soul from any era- you will love this album! If you're familar with the work of Quantic (Will Holland) this certainly matches, if not surpasses, his... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2004 by mojo
Funktastic
I've just seen QSO at Glastonbury and was blown away. They have more funk than a huge funk truck on it's way to Funks R Us. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2004 by "clintenormous"
Exceptional Live Act Releases Outstanding Album
I got a hold of this beauty when I went to see QSO LIVE! They are absolutely sensational, an unforgettable night of funky beats and what an amazing vocalist - Alice Russell has... Read more
Published on 24 May 2004 by "h3nr1c0"
Still sounding sweet
I discovered this album after hearing QSO live on radio 1's 'Brighton Rocks' tour. Egged on by Qunatic's quality solo albums I bought a copy of Stampede - I wasn't... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2004
Not what I was expecting
Having bought and loved Quantic - The Fifth Exotic I bought this with eager anticipation. I was however slightly disapointed on listening to this to find a totally different style... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2004 by "tintin00"
Is good, but sound quality of this CD is poor
Great stuff from QSO, but the sound quality of this CD is poor
Published on 21 Jan 2004
Delicious
Will Holland's latest foray into the music world - in his own words "giving something back" - includes some JTQ-style funked up beauties, culminating in the utterly edible version... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2003 by Rebecca Warren
a true funk--rama
I was lucky enough to see the QSO live at the camden jazz cafe recently where they put the stampede album through its paces in front of a couple of hundred people and I have to say... Read more
Published on 9 July 2003 by Mr. P. J. Coombe
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