DJ Kicks - Erlend Oye: Mixed By Erlend Oye

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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0730003716126 Label: K7 Manufacturer: K7 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: K7 Release Date: 2004-04-19 Studio: K7
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Editorial Reviews: Erlend Oye, lead singer with Norwegian outfit Kings Of Convenience, likes to warble over tracks during his DJ sets. He also likes to tell stories. This, of course, making him an interesting choice for the latest instalment of the eclectic DJ Kicks series. No less than nine cuts here feature his vocal performances, three of which are unreleased records of his own, six of which are cover versions--everything from Opus 3 to Elvis and Morrissey to the Pet Shop Boys. The musical thrust of the compilation lies somewhere between 80s retro-clash rockers and quirky, rock-influenced classics, with tracks by Royksopp, the Rapture, Avenue D and Pheonix all providing more than enough atmospheric dancefloor business. Straddling the line between a DJ mix and a proper artist LP, it makes for a unique compilation that should appeal even to those who don't normally buy mix albums. --Paul Sullivan
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: One of the best DJ comps out there. Comment: If like me you enjoyed Erlends Kings of Convenience albums but found them a touch too light and fluffy at times then this album may surprise you, because Erland is clearly in love with the 4x4 beats of techno and house. But this is no ordinary mish mash of repetitive beats. The mix spans lots of different styles from delicate electronica, and french pop to pounding techy-house and electro, but what makes the whole thing such a great listen is how much thought and effort has been put into it. Your views on this album may hinge on whether you love or hate Erlend Oye's voice as he sings on nearly every track. It should sound like a self-indulgent one-man karioke mess, but it doesn't. This method really works, and the resulting mix is all the better for Erlends personal touches. This is the sixth DJ kicks album I have bought and I have to say its probably the best one (Booka Shade also great!!). If only more DJs put the love and time in to creating a DJ compilation that Erland has with this one. Top marks. Customer Rating: Summary: Pure Class Comment: One of the best mix cd's you will ever hear. Everyone I play this to loves it from start to finish. Buy buy buy! Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent mix! Comment: I don't normally write reviews but I felt compelled to do so after seeing that someone had given this one star. I'm not sure which album they were listening to, but this is so much better than the normal "lets stick a load of 4/4 tracks together" mixtapes, Oye is a real character and really brings some personality to the mix - especially by singing over some of the tracks. The track selection is spot-on and the mixing is technically brilliant too, so what's not to like? Don't be put off by an unrepresentative listener - everyone I know who has heard this agrees it is a 'stand out' album. It hasn't been off repeat since I bought it. Customer Rating: Summary: Awesome Comment: Being a big fan of Erlend Oye I bought this one day feeling quite excited about my new purchase. I wasn't disapointed, in fact it been played so many times my mate at work is gets grumpy when he hears the first track. It's a fantastic album especially "Poor Leno [Silicone Soul's Hypno House Dub]/There Is a Light That Never - Röyksopp" with Morrisey's lyrics told by Oye in his laid back manner. If you like Royksopp, Oye or Kings of Convenience - buy it now!! You will thank me for it, and Erlend, if you read this - keep it up mate! Customer Rating: Summary: oye oye! its the singing dj Comment: a great mix album tracing the transformation of Erland Oye from new acoustic movement star (with Kings of Convenice) to electronica wonder as a solo artist. The selection vaires from chilled house to mental electro-clash without missing a beat, but the main differnetiator is Oye's singing - classic tunes such as 'theres a light that never goes out' and 'fine day' add to the unique feel of this great album - a fine addition to the dj kicks series More Reviews