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LOA AFTER LISTENING TO LOA!!!

Darrell L. Lee | Jackson, MS | 08/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"... Where do I start?? Naked Music always impresses with their CDs--Lost on Arrival (henceforth now referred to as LOA in this review) certainly being no exception!! This CD is definitely a differentiation from the soulful laid back lo-vibe grooves the label is known for. And although I was hesitant to get this one do to the moniker of "Dirty Disco" on the package, I felt compelled to buy it. I usually can't stand too much Disco-Techno, but LOA was very tolerable...and the FUNK eminating from this baby is sure to please any P-Funk-Chic-post-disco era fan out there. The mixing is so flawless on LOA that you think you're listening to the same song until the bass-lines and chords kick in. Naked Music has done an amazing job of bringing us new songs and a style of music that its fans are not accustomed to, but can certainly appreciate. For the label, it really works well. If you're throwing a party, LOA is definitely the CD to put in, along with, of course, anything from the "Nude Dimensions" series (volume 2 preferrably). Don't shuffle, though. Due to the mixing, it may sound choppy, and everybody will look at you crazy like they do the DJ at the club who unexplicably has dead air between songs. Just let LOA play and you'll be a hit with all your party-going friends."

Fantastic release, but a bit different than most Naked music

Jack Dempsey | South Miami Beach, Florida | 07/06/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As the title suggests, those familiar with virtually every Naked Music release up to this point will realize quite quickly that this is a departure from that mold. That's not a bad thing, and Naked themselves in the liner notes make now bones about it - it's told up front.Rather, this is a very deep, very dark journey into the world where house meets electroclash meets funk meets jungle, etc. The presence of acts like Chicken Lips may help illustrate this point. May of these songs would be equally at home on a Miss Kittin or Felix Da Housecat release. If you'd like a bit more of a comparison, it's very similar to Hed Kandi's "Twisted Disco" or, to an extent, "Going Deeper" series. Also, a very good companion cd to go along with this one (and one I bought at the same time as this one) is Junior Jack and Kid Creme's double-cd compilation for Defected's "In the House" series.All in all a very good release, that, if you're familiar with most Naked Music, may take some getting used to. Other than that, it's excellent."

Evil funk incarnate is far out, man!

Ben | 10/14/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 17-track mega compilation is a bona fide hit, my friends! This is what I would call 'happy house'(of which I normally am turned off by), but with all the deep dark and heavy basslines chugging underneath all the wild and crazy chaff exploding above. The wicked bass grounds you and plugs you in to the primal epic beats that hold all the tracks together in a way just too cool for mere words. Check out the bassline on track #13 - it is just so incredible it made me laugh out loud! As other reviewers mentioned, I was intially hesitant because of the phrase "dirty disco" and "disco-tech". Don't let that turn you off! If you like the dark and down-in-a-dungeon style house vibe, this CD will provide that dark heavy feel with just enough funkiness to actually warrant a whole new type of sound! Incredible! Evil funk incarnate, indeed!"