Southern Fried Records

_Joe___, Jan 06, 2003

Since it asks for reviews, Ill start with them: I have a few Mighty Dub Katz tracks around here somewhere, but none of them see the light of day... The Feelgood Factors "The Whole Church Should Get Drunk" is a blast, especially if you like pulpit-inspired funk house. In a way its similar to the Drop The Hate Remix from Fatboy Slim on "The Pimp" B-sides. This is one track I wish I had on a single, but Ive only got it on a DJ mix from Fatboy Slim.
Fatboys Live On Brighton Beach is superb in almost every way to Big Beat Boutique II, its sequel. Better song selection, better presentation, better flow, less notable fan noise, and its more entertaining overall. I could have sworn this was a Ministry of Sound release, though... Perhaps the only detractor from the set is that theres a slightly revamped Star 69 Mix on it that, while interesting, has been spun an awful lot. Rehearing it again when there are newer, possibly better versions ("Wine em, Dine em, 69 em") available raised selection questions.
I wasnt really impressed with Kurtis Mantronixs "77 Strings," but would highly recommend his mix of "Strictly Business," available on Digital Empire II (unknown release.)
Skanty Sandwichs "Because Of You" is all right, but I much prefer his "This One" track which, oddly enough, isnt on here (see Astralwerks "Rarewerks," volume 1.) I have yet to hear his other tracks listed here, and took note of another notable missing Skanty track, "Its A Southern Thing," also worth checking out, also available on a Fatboy DJ mix.
Im seeking information on Skanty, having only a brief understanding of the mans releases. I had been told he made a tentative deal with Astralwerks to release music in the U.S. but that project was later dropped without explanation. Why? Its also unclear if he is releasing material as Skanty Sandwich or just as Skanty. Ive been told theres a full CD of his available, but I dont know where.
On Southern Fried Records, what does this mean for Norman Cook releases through Skint or Astralwerks? Will new material of his be available here that isnt available through them?
Who is Midfield General? Is anyone planning on releasing his music?
Am I missing something on this site that says order here? How do I get certain tracks shown here?

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