Comments on: Acid Jazz Week: Two Favorites

By: MG

MG — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 04:14:44 +0000

I do love the “classic” acid jazz scene…….I was really disapointed when it morphed into more of a drum ‘n bass genre.

One group that I failed to mention as being the epitomy of acid jazz but never got a huge following (unfortunately) is a group called Outside. Check out their album “Almost In” and I’m sure you’ll agree……

Other noteworthy, but low profile, great groups are:
– No Se’
– Akimbo
– Marden Hill
– CFM Band
– Subterraneans

Check ‘em out!

By: The Pop View

The Pop View — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:12:24 +0000

I would classify Massive Attack as trip hop, not acid jazz. They’ve got the groove, but not the jazz element. Galliano were a little too laid-back for me. Mother Earth were decent — very energetic. I never listened to Young Disciples.

But United Future Organization… Oh, God! I love them. Japanese DJ collective, with a French ex-pat member. I have their first three albums, never got the last two, just because I never ran across them. They seem to have just released a three-volume collection that includes past songs and new re-mixes, entitled UFOs For Real. I’ll have to do a profile of this fine group.

By: MG

MG — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:32:30 +0000

I wondered what you thought of some of my personal favorite groups – Massive Attack (Blue Lines), Galliano, Mother Earth, Young Disciples, and United Future Organization?

Also, I would expand your definition of acid jazz to include the world music which I believe played a big part in the acid jazz genre.

thanks!

By: KL

KL — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:06:45 +0000

Thanks, I appreciate that. I have used Pandora a bit already, it’s pretty great.

By: The Pop View

The Pop View — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:43:42 +0000

I have cable modem service with Comcast. As part of that, I get free access to a limited version of Rhapsody: the radio stations and 25 free streaming songs per month. I had the full-blown version in the past and found it to be a pretty good way to get access to a very large library of songs that I can stream music from. But you can use Pandora for free.

By: KL

KL — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:00:47 +0000

aww Rhapsody only works in the US! That’s a bit rough for us Aussies! Oh well.

By: KL

KL — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 06:59:14 +0000

Oh maybe it was one of those things that sounded good at the time, but doesn’t cut it on a second outing. Thanks for the heads up on Rhapsody.

By: Ed Leaf

Ed Leaf — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:33:17 +0000

The other DJ was either Chris Bangs or Eddie Piller. Piller was the man behind the actual record label Acid Jazz plus also behind the JTQ’s previous home Re-Elect The President and Countdown records home of Taylor’s previous band The Prisoners, who were the greatest band of the 1980’s. Good to hear the vinyl scratchs on the mp3. Now if only my version with Rob Gallagher/Galliano rapping hilariously about 2 minutes to ten/even the captain is now a friend was still playable…

By: The Pop View

The Pop View — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:37:54 +0000

I don’t have it, but I looked it up on Rhapsody and streamed it. It’s… You know, it was okay.

By: KL

KL — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 04:58:14 +0000

Great post… I was wondering if you happen to have the ORIGINAL version of Incognito’s “Always There”?? I have the David Morales house mix (which seems to be ubiquitous) but I have heard the original once and it’s an “acid jazz” cracker…. any help would be much appreciated! Cheers from Australia.