State of the Nu Art, Vol. 2

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A mixed assemblage of European artists is represented on State of the Nu-Art, Volume 2, a compilation of mostly exclusive-to-the-U.S. electronica that includes the work of Plug (Luke Vibert), Mike Paradinas (mu-Ziq), and Witchman. The more eclectic stuff steals the show: the Bowling Green's "Astrakhan" runs through a heavy disco vibe, the drum & bass of Plug's "A Hot One" can't stop riffing off new-agey organ chord (the joke does hold up), and Mung's "La Creme De La Grem" goes electric from a humble violin solo start and never looks back. Paradinas sets the comp's tone by starting off with "Summer Living Pt. 1," a tune dosed in video-game sound effects that's ready for either the dance floor or the headphones. You decide. --Jason Verlinde

State of the Nu Art, Vol. 2,Various Artists,Shadow Records,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Electronic Collections,Electronica,Experimental Jungle,Pop

Average customer rating: Mostly hits, a few misses in this comp.

State of the Nu Art, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Shadow Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000007T2N Release Date: 1998-06-30

Tracks:

1. Summer Living Pt. 1 - Mike Paradinas
2. Daylight Robbery - Paradox
3. The Return Of The Prodigal Son - Marc Williams
4. Astrakhan - Bowling Green
5. Numbers - Atomic Dog
6. A Hot One - Plug
7. Intergalactic Rezurrection - Sadie Glutz
8. Womb Of Fear - Digital Truth
9. Onyx Electra - Bedouin Ascent
10. La Creme De La Grem - Mung
11. Freshness - Friends, Lovers & Family
12. Ghost Drums At Dawn - Witchman

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A mixed assemblage of European artists is represented on State of the Nu-Art, Volume 2, a compilation of mostly exclusive-to-the-U.S. electronica that includes the work of Plug (Luke Vibert), Mike Paradinas (mu-Ziq), and Witchman. The more eclectic stuff steals the show: the Bowling Green's "Astrakhan" runs through a heavy disco vibe, the drum & bass of Plug's "A Hot One" can't stop riffing off new-agey organ chord (the joke does hold up), and Mung's "La Creme De La Grem" goes electric from a humble violin solo start and never looks back. Paradinas sets the comp's tone by starting off with "Summer Living Pt. 1," a tune dosed in video-game sound effects that's ready for either the dance floor or the headphones. You decide. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Mostly hits, a few misses in this comp........2000-04-09

This disc, like most compilations, is a mixed bag. Overall,I'd definitely say that it comes through, hence the four stars. Ihave especially enjoyed "Return of the Prodigal Son" by Marc Williams, and of course Paradinas' contribution, "Summer Living pt. 1". In the end, you'll find basic drum 'n' bass, some experimental beats and sounds, and a few songs that are just fun (i.e. "A Hot One"). In so far as a comp. can be a complete work, State of the Nu-Art succeeds. This disc won't often force you to reach for the remote and skip a track. Worth the money. END

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