Promised Land, Vol. 1

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For all the millennial hoo-hah he wrapped his music in, L.T.J. Bukem never made it to the future, only holding on to his pop moment for, well, a moment. By the time Americans heard his easy-listening version of jungle, the Brits had stopped listening. That shouldn't undercut the importance of what he did, though (hey, junglists need to feel classy, too), and there's no better showcase for his urbane aesthetic than this '96 two-CD compilation, which features Bukem mixing the likes of Adam F and DJ Trace while MC Conrad gooses the music with his unmistakably minimalist interjections. "The beats go forward / The beats go back," Conrad announces at one point. Give Bukem and his acolytes credit: though their synth pads could get a bit gooey, they snuck some unpredictable rhythm tracks beneath the gauze. Other meaningful verse from two guys who always understood that you can shake a dance floor without beating it over the head: "You like the, you like the / Beats so loud / I like to, I like to / Move the crowd." --Jeff Salamon

Product Description
Collection of Ambient, Jungle, Deep Beats, and Mellow Drum and Bass, Including Artists Such as DJ Crystl, DJ Trace, Future Sound of Hardcore, and More.

Promised Land, Vol. 1,Various Artists,Mutant Sound System,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Jungle/Drum'n'bass,Pop,Popular Music

Average customer rating: Different, but still excellent. amazing, mindblowing an awesome classic great jungle from LTJ -- as expected All Sounds the Same

Promised Land, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Mutant Sound System ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Techno-House | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Legally Stoned, Vol. 1 : A New High in Drum & Bass Producer 05: Rarities Grooverider Presents-The Prototype Years Logical Progression, Level 1 ASIN: B000003O8M Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

1. On Line
2. After Hours
3. Circles
4. Voyager
5. Aromatherapy
6. Experience
7. By Any Means Necessary
8. Jazzed Out
9. Angels In Dub - Remix
10. F Jam
11. Midnite
12. Let It Roll
13. Meditation
14. Tranquillity To Earth

Tracks:

1. Promised Land
2. Discovery
3. Come To Me
4. Wired
5. Desire - Original Mix
6. Angels In Dub - Remix
7. Second Heaven
8. Euphoria
9. West Coast
10. On Line - Dub Mix
11. Sea Of Destiny - Remix
12. Groundhog Day

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For all the millennial hoo-hah he wrapped his music in, L.T.J. Bukem never made it to the future, only holding on to his pop moment for, well, a moment. By the time Americans heard his easy-listening version of jungle, the Brits had stopped listening. That shouldn't undercut the importance of what he did, though (hey, junglists need to feel classy, too), and there's no better showcase for his urbane aesthetic than this '96 two-CD compilation, which features Bukem mixing the likes of Adam F and DJ Trace while MC Conrad gooses the music with his unmistakably minimalist interjections. "The beats go forward / The beats go back," Conrad announces at one point. Give Bukem and his acolytes credit: though their synth pads could get a bit gooey, they snuck some unpredictable rhythm tracks beneath the gauze. Other meaningful verse from two guys who always understood that you can shake a dance floor without beating it over the head: "You like the, you like the / Beats so loud / I like to, I like to / Move the crowd." --Jeff Salamon

Album Details

Collection of Ambient, Jungle, Deep Beats, and Mellow Drum and Bass, Including Artists Such as DJ Crystl, DJ Trace, Future Sound of Hardcore, and More.

Customer Reviews:

Different, but still excellent........2004-05-21

I really enjoy LTJ Bukem's brand of jungle, and this is no exception. There is a slightly different sound here than on his GLO releases, however. This compilation is a little harder, and a little less lush than say your typical Progression Sessions release. Here it seems Bukem focused on more on bass and breaks than on the swooning atmospherics that made classics like Logical Progression so popular. This is not a bad thing. Quality tracks like Orca's "Discovery", and Future Sound Of Hardcore's "Desire" and "Euphoria" are easy highlights. This is CD2. CD1 on the other hand, which features MC Conrad's horrid chanting, or rapping, or whatever you call it, is hardly listenable just because of that (which is the reason the whole compilation only received 3 stars. As a cheaper, single disc compilation featuring only CD2, the compilation would receive 4 stars).

Fans of other Bukem CD's might enjoy this, but I'd recommend Logical Progression as a more suitable starting point for those just beginning to explore his catalouge.

amazing, mindblowing.......2003-10-09

the maximum in chill, dance, and heart-stopping beats. this album makes my heart flutter, and my mind go to crazy places. without drugs, i might add. absolutely amazing, and mc conrads vocals are just about the best ive ever heard. absolutely incredible. im in love with this album.

an awesome classic.......2003-07-07

This has to be one of my favorite mix CDs of all time. Early intelligent d'n'b. Really drummy just like i like it. This is one of the earlier conrad/bukem CDs and in my opinion one of the best. If you like bukem this is a must have.

great jungle from LTJ -- as expected.......2000-06-20

If you are a d'n'f fan get this cd. If you are a LTJ fan don't wait.

I am a big time LTJ fan, but don't let that thought underestimate the importance of this cd. Featuring many all time progressive jungle classics this cd is a must have for everyone who enjoys electronic music out there. Oh MC Conrad is magnificinet as always. You will especially enjoy his words rythmically blending to the beats and few lyrics of (Adam F's) Circles. The other tracks are great too. Don't wait just buy it.

All Sounds the Same.......1999-11-17

Every song on this 2 CD compilation sounds the same; it's an ok song, but do you really want to hear it for 1 & 1/2 hours?

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American Songbook - The American Music Collection, Vol. III Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beach | Beach, Amy Marcy Cheney | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Blitzstein | Blitzstein, Marc | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Bolcom, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Larsen, Libby | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Minnesota Orchestra | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001SJ9 Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. A Little Bit In Love - Steven Blier
2. Yankee Doodle Rhythm - William Sharp
3. I Wish It So - Steven Blier
4. Nurse's Song - Joan Morris
5. My Ship - Angelina Reaux
6. Never Give Anything Away - Cole Porter
7. Sonnets From The Portuguese (I Thought Once How Theocritus Had Sung) - Arleen Auger
8. Boatmen's Dance - National Gallery Vocal Arts Assembly
9. Singing Joyfully - Susanne Mentzer
10. Cavalry - Vivian Taylor
11. Oh, De Lawd Shake De Heavens/Leavin' Fo' De Promis' Lan' - Steven Blier
12. Storyette - William Sharp
13. Monday Morning Blues - William Sharp
14. He Loves And She Loves - Steven Blier
15. Mists - Karen Lykes
16. At Dieppe (Requies) - Susan Narucki
17. The Side Show - National Gallary Of Art Vocal Ensemble
18. There Is A Lane - National Gallary Of Art Vocal Ensemble
19. Dream With Me - Steven Blier

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2. Raining Again [CD-single] [Import]
3. Rasa: Exotica
4. Ray of Light [Import]
5. Render
6. River Sessions [Import] [Live]
7. Secondhand Sounds: Herbert Remixes
8. Sex Cymbal [Import]
9. Soulsearching: The Compost Radio Show
10. Springer

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