Dude Descending a Staircase [Import]

Disc: 1

1. Dude Descending a Staircase - Apollo 440, The Beatnuts

2. Hustler Groove - Apollo 440, Lightnin' Rod

3. Disco Sucks - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane

4. N'Existe Pas - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane,

5. Electronic Civil Disobedience - Apollo 440,

6. 1, 2, 3, 4 - Apollo 440, Pete Wylie

7. Escape to Beyond the Planet of the Super Ape - Apollo 440,

8. Time Is Running Out - Apollo 440, Tommy Blaize

9. Children of the Future - Apollo 440, Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin,

Disc: 2

1. Diamonds in the Sidewalk - Apollo 440, Jack Kerouac,

2. Something's Got to Give - Apollo 440, , Xan

3. Christiane - Apollo 440, Elizabeth Gray,

4. Existe - Apollo 440,

5. Bulletproof Blues - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane

6. Suitcase '88 - Apollo 440,

7. Check Your Ego - Apollo 440,

8. Rope, Rapture & The Rising Sun - Apollo 440,

9. Bad Chemistry - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
2003 album for the British electronica outfit features a guest appearance from New York hip hop act The Beatnuts. 18 tracks including the single 'Dude Descending A Staircase'. Sony.

Tracks:

Dude Descending a Staircase - Apollo 440, The Beatnuts
Hustler Groove - Apollo 440, Lightnin' Rod
Disco Sucks - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane
N'Existe Pas - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane,
Electronic Civil Disobedience - Apollo 440,
1, 2, 3, 4 - Apollo 440, Pete Wylie
Escape to Beyond the Planet of the Super Ape - Apollo 440,
Time Is Running Out - Apollo 440, Tommy Blaize
Children of the Future - Apollo 440, Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin,

Tracks:

Diamonds in the Sidewalk - Apollo 440, Jack Kerouac,
Something's Got to Give - Apollo 440, , Xan
Christiane - Apollo 440, Elizabeth Gray,
Existe - Apollo 440,
Bulletproof Blues - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane
Suitcase '88 - Apollo 440,
Check Your Ego - Apollo 440,
Rope, Rapture & The Rising Sun - Apollo 440,
Bad Chemistry - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane

Album Description

2003 album for the British electronica outfit features a guest appearance from New York hip hop act The Beatnuts. 18 tracks including the single 'Dude Descending A Staircase'. Sony.

Customer Reviews:

Apollo 440 shows two sides.......2006-11-28

"Dude Descending a Staircase" successfully straddles the fence between the ambient and the exciteable styles that Apollo 440 has previously shown. Fans of the former often point to "Millenium Fever" and much of "Electroglide in Blue" as proof that the band can create lush, atmospheric, complex electronic music. The other camp, those that dig much of "Gettin' High on your Own Supply" know that @440 can rock, with big beats, brash vocals and when necessary, power guitar. Their latest work, indeed underappreciated (and unreleased in the US...found mine in Holland just this year!), generally keeps these styles separated between two discs.
The first CD showcases the party tracks, starting with the title cut, featuring the Beatnuts on vocal. yes, it's a bit corny and the hip-hop flavor doesn't really suit the band. Luckily, the rest of the tracks shine. "Hustler's Groove" is funky, with soaring 70's guitar and a great dance beat. "Disco Sucks", "Civil Disobedience" and "1,2,3,4" are in the mold of the "Gettin' High" LP- singalong shouty vocals and that synth bass bubbling that features prominently on many of that LPs tracks. Another gem on the first dis is "Escape to beyond the planet of the super ape" which, despite it's silly title, is a great space jam. It should be noted here that the 3 primary musicians (the Gray brothers and Noko) are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists and producers, which comes through especially well on "Escape..."

The second LP is the more downtempo side. Beginning with a looped acoustic guitar over Jack Kerouac's beat poetry on San Francisco, "Diamonds in the Sidewalk" has atmosphere to spare. "something's Got to Give" and "Christiane" each feature Elizabeth gray, who's voice will be familiar to fans of the "Electrolide in Blue" LP. These tracks, and indeed, all of those on the second disc are jazzy, sultry, evocing 70's funk and soul, plenty of guitar and bass, some horns, and swirling string stabs. The highlight, perhaps is "Rope, Rapture and The Rising Sun", a 7 minute chillout of a track with so many layers coming and going, all of which integrate very well.

Overall, "Dude Descending a Staircase" showcases a mature sort of electronic band...one that knows how to have a good time and craft meaningful, emotive songs at the same time. Well worth tracking down.

Easily one of the most underrated albums in recent years.......2004-12-03

Such a shame really. More people need to hear this double-album and have a chance to absorb it's beauty. There are so many gems on this double-disc, and so much variety - from hard disco/funk, to electronic beats, to chill-out bliss, it's one giant mash-up with a hard-rock edge always threatening to bust-out from the sidelines.
I guess it never received a domestic-release in the U.S., which seriously limits who will hear it. Shame.
If you're a fan of their previous work (esp. "GETTING HIGH ON YOUR OWN SUPPLY"), then you will not be disappointed. Likewise, if you are a fan of playful, skillfully-created dance/funk/rap hybrids (ie. PROPELLERHEADS), indulge yourself.
Personally, I truly hope the band return soon with another masterpiece.

its, nice but its not worth 40 bucks.......2004-11-18

Unless your a big fan, I don't recommend shelling out the dough for this two disc set as nothing really stands out about this cd to validate the price.

Highly underrated..........2004-07-29

I think this album is underrated and has been overlooked. True, it is not like the previous albums but trying new stuff is a good thing. Just listen to the beautiful keyboards and guitars of Dude Decending A Staircase combining with the Beatnuts rapping. In Hustler's Groove the guitars again prove themselves so ignore the other reviews. This is a great album that is highly underrated and under estimated.

Check it out now, you won't be disappointed.

Why 2 discs?.......2004-06-08

I agree with the above review for the most part. He's right on with the songs that are really bad. Had those been left out and this cd condensed down to just one disc, we'd be looking at a pretty good release. Unfortunately a few tracks are just painful to listen to.

The ratings above on Disc 1 are a little high, most notably the title track, which is pretty awful (hip hop & electronica often don't mix). And he didn't even mention the 2 best tracks of the album, Christiane & Existe -- chillout tracks with a "secret agent" edge to them.

Tracks:

Dude Descending a Staircase - Apollo 440, The Beatnuts
Hustler Groove - Apollo 440, Lightnin' Rod
Disco Sucks - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane
N'Existe Pas - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane,
Electronic Civil Disobedience - Apollo 440,
1, 2, 3, 4 - Apollo 440, Pete Wylie
Escape to Beyond the Planet of the Super Ape - Apollo 440,
Time Is Running Out - Apollo 440, Tommy Blaize
Children of the Future - Apollo 440, Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin,

Tracks:

Diamonds in the Sidewalk - Apollo 440, Jack Kerouac,
Something's Got to Give - Apollo 440, , Xan
Christiane - Apollo 440, Elizabeth Gray,
Existe - Apollo 440,
Bulletproof Blues - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane
Suitcase '88 - Apollo 440,
Check Your Ego - Apollo 440,
Rope, Rapture & The Rising Sun - Apollo 440,
Bad Chemistry - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane

Album Description

Taken from the British electronica act's 2003 album of the same name. Four tracks, 'Dude Descending A Staircase' (Apollo 440 Original, West London Deep 'Screamin' Club Remix, Stanton Warriors Fabric Dub Mix, & DND Nutty Vocal Remix). Sony.

Average customer rating:

Dude Descending a Staircase

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ASIN: B0000ABPLV
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Album Description

2003 album for the British electronica outfit features a guest appearance from New York hip hop act The Beatnuts. 18 tracks including the single 'Dude Descending A Staircase'. Sony.

Average customer rating:

Clubbin, Bumpin, mashing @ 90mph Track!!

Dude Descending a Staircase
Apollo 440
Manufacturer: Stealth
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ASIN: B00009RAZG
Release Date: 2003-06-11

Tracks:

Dude Descending A Staircase
Stanton Warriors Vocal Club Mix Radio Edit
The Beginerz Remix
Plastiqhouse Remix, & Video

Album Description

Taken from the British electronica act's 2003 album of the same name. Five tracks, 'Dude Descending A Staircase' (Radio Edit, Stanton Warriors Vocal Club Mix Radio Edit, The Beginerz Remix, Plastiqhouse Remix, & Video). Sony.

Customer Reviews:

Clubbin, Bumpin, mashing @ 90mph Track!!.......2003-09-26

I am a personally ordained minister of SIRIUS Satellite Radio (www.sirius.com). SIRIUS is exactly like a local radio station minus commercials and minus corny morning shows. I was extremely frustrated for the Stanton Remix is played on SIRIUS often but could only find the album version. The STANTON REMIX is very hard to find; IMPORT only. The original double album is okay; not worth the $25-$35 however!!

All i have to say is the song "Dude Descending a Staircase" is all about the social scene. "... we party and bullsh*t.. and parrrty and bullsh*t.... and bulllllllsh********t!"

Dude Descending A Staircase, Pt. 2
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Dude Descending A Staircase, Pt. 2
Apollo 440
Manufacturer: Stealth
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009RAZH
Release Date: 2003-06-09