You Can Be Special Too [Import]

Product Description
Japanese pressing of the dance duo's eagerly anticipated debut album, scheduled to include one bonus track. Details TBA. Victor. 2004.

Tracks:

Crooked featuring Aesop Rock
Devil Stuff
Earth featuring Tomo & Blackitude
You Can Be Special (Skit)
We Have The Energy
Snack Bar Lounge
Help (Skit)
Pearlshot
You Are Not Through
Richard & Jane (Skit)
For Lovers Not Fighters
Restless featuring Toastie Taylor
Even The Smells
You Can Be Special 2 (Skit)

Album Description

The Evil Nine duo of Tom Beaufoy and Pat Pardy finally drop their eagerly awaited debut album You Can Be Special Too on Marine Parade. Adam Freeland's Marine Parade label are never happy to simply blend in with the rest of the breaks crowd, and so the manic ragga toasting, rock guitars and cartoon artwork of Evil Nine's releases should come as no surprises to aficionados. Quite a few guests feature on You Can Be Special Too - Aesop Rock contributes to the first single `Crooked', Juice Aleem Master MC (from New Flesh and Shadowless) shouts his way through the mentalist track on the album 'Pearlshot'. Also from New Flesh, Toastie Taylor lends a sweet refrain to the first single from the album 'Restless'; it's got a rocky feel and the hook is insanely catchy. From Brighton, Evil Nine worked with up-and-coming scratch DJ Fidel Kutstro and JFB who lent cuts to a couple of tracks, and Mary Shodipo whose heartfelt vocals gave the album's deepest moment `You Are Not Through'. Lastly, Tomo and Blackitude from Shadowless MC'ed on 'Earth', an intense head nodder of a hip-hop track.

Customer Reviews:

Smashing beats and melodic horizons.......2007-06-13

(Not a kid, am 17, just don't have a credit card to validate my real name)

I just finished listening to this album and I must say, it was not what I had expected at all. I was blown away - the flow of the tracks is comfortable, the atmospheres each song embodies lingers after the tune is over... The layering of grooves and surreal cycles is impeccable, this is one of those albums that gets your heart racing for a split second in anticipation towards how the music will shift/develop. The collaborating artists are generally decent, and though I am not a huge fan of rap (aside from Del, Cypress Hill, The Streets and RZA), the lyrics executed in the music are insightful and at times moving.

A lot of genuine passion has gone into the making of this album! It invokes an array of feelings in you, and leaves you wanting more until your musical belly bursts. As a cultured fan of electronica, jungle, break, and much related, I hold this album quite highly in the field of successful electronic and vocal layering experiments/projects. Hey there's even a sample in one of the tracks that was also used by handsome boy modeling school! You can't go wrong, forget what I built up this disc to be, just go and check it out!

GREAT.......2007-04-01

I love this CD. has a Few songs that could have been better but the rest make up for it.

Superb.......2005-10-27

Bought this album yesterday, and haven't stopped listening to it.

The album is a mix of skits (You can be special, Help, Richard and Jane and You can be special 2)and addictive songs. "Crooked" feat. Aesop Rock is a fine example of how hip/hop should be dealt with. "Devil Stuff" is an interesting mix of bass and synths with a touch of Royksopp. "Earth" is a great mix of hip/hop and break-beat, with waxing lyricals courtesy of Tomo & Blackitude. "We have the Energy" is a very powerful track with a moody beginning. "Snack bar lounge", shows the talents of Evil 9's mixing and sratching. "Pearl shot", like Earth is another good example of fine hip/hop. "You are not through" is one of the highlights of the album, with a strong bassline and relaxing lyrics from Mary Shodipo. "For lovers not fighters" is a remnant of early Chemical Brother's work, with it's bendy synths. "Even the smells" isn't one of the greatest songs ever made, but gives the album a nice touch. "Restless" is a fast rap, kind of like Groove Armada's "Superstylin'", but with gritty synths. "Hired Goons" is an unrushed finished to the album, a somewhat dark and echoing song that will make you want to come back to this album for more.....

Good stuff.......2005-07-01

Like the first reviewer, I bought this album due to E9 tracks on Freeland Fabriclive and others I own and was not disappointed. Had the chance to see them do a DJ set recently and they kicked ass. Defintely recommend it.

A Strong, Diverse Breaks Album.......2005-04-16

I bought this Album from overseas, only having heard the tracks which I've heard by "Evil Nine" on other DJ's comps (Adam Freeland, James Lavelle, Hyper, etc). After 8 months of listening to this album, I am very satisfied with these guys sound.
"You Can Be Special Too" is Evil Nine's first Production Album. You'll find it to be an array of different flavors & styles of breaks (Hip-Hop, Moody&LyricalDownTempo, and straight-up scratch&sample sessions) - All of which these guys pull off nicely when you compare each track to those of other artists in mixed genres. All that, and of course a good 5 tracks of Evil Nine's signature Fast-paced, Discoey breaks.
"You Can Be Special Too" starts out strong Lyrically with "Crooked feat. Aesop Rock" who is a quality MC. "Devil Stuff" is a sun-lit, melody driven track - Think 80's. Other tracks like "Even the smells" and the "You can be special Skits" show Evil Nine's skill for scratching and sample manipulation. There are signature Evil Nine tracks such as "Pearl Shot" & "For Lovers Not Fighters" which are definitely for the DanceFloor. The last track, "Hired Goons" is a cool, mellow streetlight-traced track with a vibe that can best be felt in those afterhour nights, intoxicated on the way home, holding your favorite girl in your arms.
I've been listening to electro-breaks all the way from the Planet Rock/Bambatta days. I enjoy these newer method of breaks that guys like Evil Nine have been coming up with in the past Decade. Evil Nine's use of Guitar & Bass Guitar and Kick Bass Drums definitely show they aren't afraid to use every type of sound at their disposal. It's a damn good album that will grow on you over time. A Very Musical Experience.
The cover art is pretty cool too!

You're Sensational - Cole Porter in the '20s, '40s, and '50s, Vol. 3 - High Society (1948-1956)

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A Slice of History!

You're Sensational - Cole Porter in the '20s, '40s, and '50s, Vol. 3 - High Society (1948-1956)
Cole Porter , Frank Sinatra , and Bing Crosby
Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

A Slice of History!.......2003-11-15

This is a fantastic CD! I wish I knew more about the details of these recordings, because I suspect that some of them have been gathered from unusual sources. Because of the sound quality, I wouldn't be surprised to find that Cole Porter's own rendition of Cest Magnifique was recorded at a party or other informal occasion. It has that kind of intimate feeling.

At any rate, don't be put off by the fact that some of the recordings don't have the polished, studio sound of modern recordings. It is absolutely incredible hearing these Cole Porter hits being done by such varied artists as Mel Torme, Bobby Short, Rosemary Clooney, Jo Stafford, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Marian McPartland (the wonderful jazz pianist).