DJ Shadow - Endtroducing...
Label:
Catalog#:
MW059CD
Format:
CD, Album
Country:
UK
Released:
19 Nov 1996
Genre:
Electronic,
Funk / Soul,
Hip Hop,
Jazz
Style:
Abstract,
Trip Hop
Tracklist
| 1 | Best Foot Forward | 0:49 | X | |
| 2 | Building Steam With A Grain Of Salt | 6:40 | X | |
| 3 | The Number Song | 4:40 | X | |
| 4.1 | Changeling | 7:17 | X | |
| 4.2 | Transmission 1 | 0:35 | X | |
| 5 | What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 4) | 5:08 | X | |
| 6 | Untitled | 0:24 | X | |
| 7.1 | Stem/Long Stem | 7:48 | X | |
| 7.2 | Transmission 2 | 1:29 | ||
| 8 | Mutual Slump | 4:02 | X | |
| 9 | Organ Donor | 1:57 | X | |
| 10 | Why Hip Hop Sucks In '96 | 0:43 | X | |
| 11 | Midnight In A Perfect World | 4:57 | X | |
| 12 | Napalm Brain/Scatter Brain | 9:23 | X | |
| 13.1 | What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 1 - Blue Sky Revisit) | 6:17 | ||
| 13.2 | Transmission 3 | 1:11 |
Credits
Artwork By [Sleeve Designed By] -
Ben Drury
,
Will Bankhead
Engineer [Assistant] - Automator, The*
Photography - B Plus
Photography [Montage Photo] - Will G Barney Bankhead
Producer, Mixed By, Engineer, Written-By - DJ Shadow
Engineer [Assistant] - Automator, The*
Photography - B Plus
Photography [Montage Photo] - Will G Barney Bankhead
Producer, Mixed By, Engineer, Written-By - DJ Shadow
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.
(P)1996 Mo'Wax Recordings/A&M Records Ltd. London
BIEM/MCPS
Made in England.
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.
(P)1996 Mo'Wax Recordings/A&M Records Ltd. London
BIEM/MCPS
Made in England.
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Reviews & Discussion
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.