Fluke - Progressive History XXX

crazyaejay, Sep 12, 2006

This 3 disc compilation is not only fit for hardcore fans of Fluke, because anybody will enjoy it. Anyone who listens to it will agree that Flukes sound goes above and beyond any progressive act on the planet.

Disc 1 is great, even for todays standards. It does sound sort of retro, but it is so ahead of its time that it gives the feeling that it was done by an artist today who was trying to sound retro. Flukes unconservative nature really showed even back in the day through their shameless guitar hooks, pounding beats, smooth deep basslines and rock inspired vocals.

Disc 2 is actually quite well done. All of the tracks are directly from the albums and are edited by fade-ins and fade-outs which is kind of disappointing. They could have put the unmixed 12" versions. This CD definitely isnt for DJing, although it does make a great listen. All that being said, Kitten Moon on this disc is the unmixed version which is also found on a Squirt vinyl promo. It is significantly longer than the album version and is an extremely varied track; amazing find!

Disc 3 is the most varied CD and is definitely DJ-worthy. It must be noted that Absurd (Marine Parade Mix) is extremely poor quality for some reason. This is disappointing because it sounds like it could be a good track but its hard to tell with all the poor quality.

The tracks Electric Guitar (Headstock), Bullet (Jazz Mix), Tosh (Nosh), Atom Bomb (Atomix 4), and Squirt (The Europicolamix) can be found on Flukes various singles. The tracks Slid (Scat And Sax Frenzy), and Bullet (Atlas Space Base) are actually (slightly) different remixes than the ones found on the singles. The tracks Groovy Feeling (Screwball), Bubble (Braillebubble), Absurd (Soul Of Man Mix), and Absurd (Marine Parade Mix) are actually quite rare. The 2 Absurd remixes are from an Absurd vinyl promo. Bubble (Braillebubble) is an instrumental of Bubble (Speechbubble) and can be found on the Bubble vinyl. Groovy Feeling (Screwball) can only be found on the Groovy Feeling vinyl.

The 2 best tracks on disc 3 are by far Groovy Feeling (Screwball), and Squirt (The Europicolamix). Groovy Feeling (Screwball) is an upbeat and simple instrumental remix that sounds barely anything like the original. The whole track will keep you smiling and tapping your toe; its difficult not to. Squirt (The Europicolamix) is by far Flukes best song ever. It sounds nothing like the original Squirt (just like every Fluke remix). Basically, picture a track so powerful that grows into something so deeply energetically positive that you understandably slip into a coma halfway through. Nuff said.

Buy this thing. NOW!

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