Tracklist
Companies etc
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mo Wax Recordings
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – A&M Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Mo Wax Recordings
- Copyright (c) – A&M Records Ltd.
- Made By – PDO, UK
- Published By – Mo Wax Music Ltd.
- Recorded At – The Glue Factory
Credits
- A&r [Mowax International A&r] – James Lavelle
- Design [Sleeve] – Ben Drury, Will Bankhead
- Engineer [Assistant] – Automator, The*
- Photography By – B Plus (2)
- Photography By [Montage Photo] – Barney Bankhead, Will Bankhead
- Producer, Mixed By, Engineer – DJ Shadow
- Written-By – DJ Shadow, J. Davis*
Notes
Packaged in slightly oversized card sleeve.
Recorded at The Glue Factory, San Francisco.
Track 2 samples 'I Feel A New Shadow' used courtesy of BMG.
Track 4.1 samples 'Invisible Limits' by Tangerine Dream.
Track 7.1 samples 'Love Suite' used courtesy of Island Records.
Track 8 samples 'Possibly Maybe' used courtesy of One Little Indian.
Track 11 samples 'The Madness Subsides' by Pekka Pohjola.
Track 13.1 samples 'The Voice Of The Saxophone' used courtesy of Sony Records.
The tracklisting on the disc label mentions only durations for tracks 4, 7 and 13 with the "Transmissions" included.
℗&© 1996 Mo' Wax Recordings / A&M Records Ltd. London.
Made in England.
Other Versions (Showing 5 of 22) View All
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endtroducing..... (Cass, Album) | FFRR | 697 124 123-4 | US | 1996 | ||
| Endtroducing..... (2xLP, Album, RE) | Mo Wax, A&M Records | 697-124-123-1 | US | 2002 | ||
| Endtroducing..... (2xLP, Album, Gat) | Mo Wax | MW 059 LP | UK | 1996 | ||
| Endtroducing..... (CD, Album) | Toy's Factory | TFCK-87921 | Japan | 1997 | ||
| Endtroducing..... (CD, Album) | Mo Wax | 540 607-2 | UK & Europe | 1996 |
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Reviews & Discussion
Stunning, one of a kind, one of the greatest albums ever recorded.
I can't find the words to fully describe how brilliant this album is. DJ Shadow's debut is a milestone in music and one that anyone interested in non-mainstream music should hear. It might just change your outlook on the possibilities that music has to offer.
I can't find the words to fully describe how brilliant this album is. DJ Shadow's debut is a milestone in music and one that anyone interested in non-mainstream music should hear. It might just change your outlook on the possibilities that music has to offer.
Even though this album has been reviewed a gazillion times, I just thought about sharing my love for it.
Entroducing was DJ Shadow's debut full length album released all the way back in 1996, and is probably one of the most wonderful records ever made in human history. While cats like Massive Attack created the Trip-Hop/Abstract Hip-Hop genre, DJ Shadow perfected and revolutionised it.
From the moment the album begins to the moment the album ends, you get a feeling that your ears have been on a wonderful journey.
Best tracks in my opinon are - Number Song, Changeling, Organ Donor (check out the Extended Overhaul Mix on Pre-emptive Strike compilation) and my all time favourite Shadow track, Midnight In A Perfect World.
Beautiful Music
Entroducing was DJ Shadow's debut full length album released all the way back in 1996, and is probably one of the most wonderful records ever made in human history. While cats like Massive Attack created the Trip-Hop/Abstract Hip-Hop genre, DJ Shadow perfected and revolutionised it.
From the moment the album begins to the moment the album ends, you get a feeling that your ears have been on a wonderful journey.
Best tracks in my opinon are - Number Song, Changeling, Organ Donor (check out the Extended Overhaul Mix on Pre-emptive Strike compilation) and my all time favourite Shadow track, Midnight In A Perfect World.
Beautiful Music
I have recently purchased this album and have played it endlessly. To me, this album is all about the drums. As a DJ, when choosing records, other parts such as hooks or vocals would always come first; however, in this piece everything seems to come after the drums. If you are a fan of either Hip-hop or Electronica -- or even Rock, this album could change your perspective on the potential of a drum. For mainstream music, the appearance of the artist as a DJ or it containing samples might lead some skeptics to believe that this album may have an underground aesthetic.
This is one of the greatest moments in the history of contemporary music. And it has little to do with the undoubtful influence of the record. Apart from that, "Endtroducing..." is simply perfect, right from the beginning to the gorgeous end.
I know "Endtroducing..." almost by heart but it never fails to impress me. It all started when I heard "Midnight In A Perfect World" (probably my favourite Shadow track ever), which almost brought tears into my eyes. The whole album devastated me. Its crushy beats and grand samples still give me shivers I expect from music. It's a total masterpiece, cult classic, essential and absolutely immortal. Haven't heard it yet? I don't think so, but if yes - buy a copy immadietaly.
I know "Endtroducing..." almost by heart but it never fails to impress me. It all started when I heard "Midnight In A Perfect World" (probably my favourite Shadow track ever), which almost brought tears into my eyes. The whole album devastated me. Its crushy beats and grand samples still give me shivers I expect from music. It's a total masterpiece, cult classic, essential and absolutely immortal. Haven't heard it yet? I don't think so, but if yes - buy a copy immadietaly.
I've been listening to this album for nearly 10 years now and it still sounds fresh and exciting every time I listen to it. Changeling is my favourite piece on the album because it starts with a slow keyboard sample before going into a deep bass and drum rhythm and just as I'm feeling relaxed, the most melancholy and uplifting guitar riff starts to play over the top. Other highlights are "Mutual Slump" with its Björk "Possibly Maybe" sample and "Midnight In A Perfect World."
A truly stunning album.
A truly stunning album.
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What makes this release is that:
1) It's musical. It's not pseudo-music like Lil Wayne or whatever.
2) It's voiceless mostly - it captures the heart of hip hop without any words.
3) It's got soul and meaning. It's not music about hookers and drugs.