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A Bit Dissapointed - But Still Pretty Good

Matt M | Washington DC | 06/20/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I was a bit let down by this Critters Buggin album. It's good ambient music (background music), but not a great listen. There are very few tracks that stick out. I liked tracks like "Imperial Turkey Blister" and "Emporer Chi Chi", but there isn't much else here. I'm an absolutely HUGE fan of Skerik, but there are next to no sax solos anywhere. I know this may have not much to do with the musicallity of the record, but the first three Critters albums started off with a great song that always had great beats and well-used samples. This one is pretty slow and relaxed through-out. That could be a result of Tuatara's influence on Skerik, and if so the styles of the two bands don't mix well. It's a good album, but I wouldn't recomend it for a first listen of Critters Buggin's music. Go for Host or Guest first, then check this one out. They're a great band."

Good for an occasional spin

Matt M | 01/07/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"If you are new to Critters Buggin, I would go with Guest or Host. Those disks fully rock! Amoeba is more like what you put in when you want to hear what heroin sounds like (or something). I spin this disk only every now and then when in ultra mellow slightly darkened mood. But for what it is, its great."