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Killer Collection of On-U Sounds

F.N. Wright | Philadelphia, PA United States | 01/29/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Much in the same vein as the awe-inspiring "Pay It All Back" series (all of which are worth copping) this collection of On-U Sound productions kicks into high-gear right off and stays there for the duration. This disc shows Adrian Sherwood's continuing mastery of numerous different styles, even including a preview of a Sherwood solo album (!) which is coming out early this year -- ("Xplanation" a techno/dancehall vibe.) Other killers are the first three tracks (check the samples) and the Dub Syndicate remix of "It's Blessed." Sherwood continues to plunge new depths of subsonic bass. And guess what? Even Sinead O'Connor makes an appearance here, with Little Axe (My Love I Bring.) Definitely didn't see that coming, but it works out pretty well. Overall, this CD is slammin' and about as consistent as the "Pay It All Back"s (Reggae/Industrial/Techno/Dub/etc.) -- if you dig that series and Sherwood's production talents in general, you will dig this one. Plus, you gotta freakin' love that title!"