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Essential electronic

11/16/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"That someone doesnt like this album is no surprise. It's not to everyone's taste. My grandmother wouldnt understand it. Personally, it took me a few listens to really get into it, but once in, you really appreciate what a superb piece of work it is. definately a must-have for any fan of experimental electronic music"

I can't believe someone didn't like this.

02/25/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"That anybody would dislike this album so much as to write such a negative review is beyond me. This album is simply wonderful. There's not a single track here that doesn't shine. Carl Craig became a musical hero of mine after I heard this album for the first time. I had heard some songs of his previously, some of which appear on this album, but never made the connection to the artist. Slam Dance, The Climax, & Parking Garage Politics are all reasons enough to buy this album. Anybody who appreciates fine craftsmanship will love this record. It beats the pants off of nearly all other house music I've heard. The longevity of these songs in such a competitive and newness-obsessed market is illustrative of how profound this man's ideas were and still are."

"Secret Tapes" is one of the best techno albums ever

03/13/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a big fan of electronic dance music, and own a few 100 CDs of them. "The Secret Tapes of Dr. Eich", which I have had for a few years now, is among the top 5. Every one of the tracks is a sublime collection of minimal elements bound together to form a compelling track. I love this music both in the ambient sense (playing it as non-intrusive background atmosphere), and to actually listen closely to the intricate development of all tracks, built from at most four distinct simple elements at a time. This is the best the Detroit techno scene has to offer, and that's saying something."