Kid Koala Album: «Some of My Best Friends Are DJs»
Kid Koala Album: «Some of My Best Friends Are DJs»
- Customers rating: (4.1 of 5)
- Title:Some of My Best Friends Are DJs
- Release date:2003-10-07
- Type:Audio CD
- Label:Ninja Tune
- UPC:625978108222
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- 1 Strat Hearimg 0:06
- 2 Basin Street Bluesimg 3:21
- 3 Radio Nufoniaimg 0:53
- 4 Stompin' at Le Savoiimg 2:05
- 5 Space Cadet 2img 3:23
- 6 Grandmaphone Speaksimg 0:15
- 7 Skanky Pankyimg 3:27
- 8 Flu Seasonimg 1:06
- 9 Robochachaimg 1:46
- 10 Elevator Hopperimg 1:22
- 11Annie's Parlor
- 12 On the Set of Fender Benderimg 2:21
- 13 More Dance Musicimg 4:42
- 14 Vacation Islandimg 3:37
- 15 Negatron Speaksimg 0:20
'Some of my best friends are djs' is too weird for normal listeners.
If you are one, better skip it.
If you are a turntable/mix maniac, you'll just have to have it.
For milder fans like me it's some crazy stuff
that I like and appreciate, but can't fall in love with.
Kid koala is definitely a genius - extraordinary
..And a lot of headache too. ;)
The kid is smart, he's funny, and he is playful,
Jazz, swing, rhythm and blues, vintage-like voice samples
Favourite track: More Dance Music.
Remember: Don't Do This At Home!
Those who became acquainted with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will buy this album and be pleased, but not surprised. This one comes through with more beats and more layered work, especially the innovative MASTERPIECE of Basin Street Blues. Anyone who complains about this cd just because it's weird and silly should really listen to that song and realize that behind all the jokery, Kid Koala is a serious artists who is pushing the bounds of turnablism and truly using the machine as an instrument, as fluidly as a voice. There are lots of funny vocal samples like the first cd, and although the format is simillar, this one is more fun and accessible than the other one. Hats off to him for making songs like Basin Street Blues and More Dance Music that build and climax like real songs by using music instead of just loud drums...this kid is going places. No one else is doing this stuff.
The work of Kid Koala is so impressive and creative that I can't give less than 5 stars...this album is a masterpiece because it does not look like any other album...it's a mix between jazz, blues, scratch with hip hop beats...
The real plus for kid koala is the spirit of the album, exclusively positive...
True fans of hip hop don't miss it
it's a pretty good CD - borderline 3/4 stars. 18 bit blues much better. Need six more words to be able to post
Kid Koala took the critics by storm with his exploration of using the turntable as an instrument like no other on his proper debut "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome". Since then, he's toured with the likes of Ben Harper, the Beastie Boys, Radiohead, and Bullfrog (as well as headlining his own shows). In addition, he's also worked with Dan the Automator and Deltron 3030 (aka Del Tha Funkee Homosapien) and Gorillaz. Not to mention he also released a 300-page comic book. For the most part, Koala dives into the leanings of his debut. In some ways, "Some of My Best Friends Are DJs" is better than his debut. He's found ways to expand his style and experiment in ways that even the converted will be shocked by. The soaring scratch melody of "Basin Street Blues", the exuberance of "Stompin' at le Savoi" and the enthralling "Skanky Panky" are arguably better than anything off of "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome". With that said, there is a bit less rhythm and unity here. A slight complaint would be that the music stops too much, and doesn't flow quite as well. But like his debut, repeat listening overshadows these weak moments with all of it's positive aspects. Overall, if you were a fan of the first record, this should definitely please you.