Im back by public demand, you're now rocking with a one man band....only you're not and its a 3 man show - that was DHS 8style too. And its good to be here in part 9 where all things come to pass. Or do they... closing in on the big 10 for a selection where Im sure I struggled at times with DHS1, it just goes to show how much music there is out there eh, we may be at a more leisurely 2 a year (which is mostly down to me) but that just makes it a bit more fun I reckon. Or indeed special, although I was reading some gentlemans literature recently where the female lead used the line 'and I wanted the time that I got my puppies out to be special' so thats rather diminished in meaning for me, although they were spectacular puppies, so y'know, one door closes...
Anyway enough of the deranged ramblings of a confused mind, heres my take what we've just had:
Big Kev:
A typically eclectic and educational selection from the man like Sully. Loving Terminator, completely zeitgeist with some gorgeous synth action. Even the sound effects are endearing ! Not big on caterpillar, but then I never really liked Crystal Method - nice drop in the middle though, and afterwards its nice and lively. Base 6 - shocker - im not big on this to be honest. I mean its the chems, so its miles better than most stuff and its ok but far from their best for me, which they obviously used up all on the flip side. As for Spor, well im glad I was sitting down - bit too much for me, although as Kev said, some nice musical moments on there. And the Moby remix, well oh my fucking christ this tune is just ridiculously brilliant. Ticks every box for me and I even prefer it with the vocals - been on my playlist ever since K-Dog sent it over many moons ago and always brings a smile. All in all good work that man !
Big Hodge:
Well mate this really was quite a selection and I totally dig that about DHS. Marmite at its best, but as with any art form if it provokes a reaction it must have something in it. Slowdance is a good case in point, whats with the scratchy effect ?? Nonsense. Theres actually a cool tune underneath that - one that takes quirky and fucks it to within an inch of its life then gives it a dirty sanchez to boot. Truth, totally get the spaghetti western reference Hodge and a nice vocal with some cool lyrics - would have never thought in a million years this would rock your boat ! Love it. Universe is a track that I dont like im afraid, that vocal treatment just bugs me to be honest which is a shame as the rest of it is well put together. Far nearer isnt really my bag either but who doesnt like a good steel drum - would be perfect for carnival a definite outside in the sun record. Onice could well be the best tune of the selection its just sublime to these ears and I totally agree with the Jam & Spoon reference. Wonderful wonderful record and on the Rob playlist. Excellent work chap !
Ok well heres my humble selection...
In at number one and after waiting since day 1 on spot a seminal record of my impressionable teenage years has finally rocked up and it is:
'Set Adrift on Memory Bliss' by PM Dawn
Theres nothing not to like about this record, a killer sampled riff, laid back beats and an even more laid back rap. A real seminal record for me... "she was right though, I cant lie, just one of those corners of my mind..."
My second record is one that just, well, has to be on our list, and I think thats all I need to say - one of the great film score moments...
'Battle Without Honor or Humility' Tomoyasu Hotei
Its just epic isnt it, and damn that film had some fucking cool tunes !
Which leads me on nicely to one of my favourite records of the last 15 years. Took me a while to get the meaning and when I did I thought it was simple yet clever - possibly even polite smut if there is such a thing:
'Secret Smile' Semisonic
And not a bad tune either. But its time to go a bit large, so here we go with an absolute monster from my early djing days - had to hide after dropping this its just insane:
'Limited #4' Circulation
Brutal but brilliant prog-techno I would call this, difficult to drop in as it left you really nowhere to go (unless you were a techno dj) and you couldnt play it last, went well after Alive by Daft Punk though. Play it loud and get ready for the bleeding ears...
And while we're on a techno tip, I have to sign off with a classic that really needs no introduction:
'Energy Flash' Joey Beltran
One love
p.s. you're both cunts and you know why. Toodles.
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