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Palace Don
20-07-2002, 03:32 PM
I have just bought Paul Oakenfolds new album, Bunkka, and I think it must be the best album I have heard for over 2 years. It is a complete shift from his usual dance album format, and is his first dip into the music world as an artist.

Has a great mixture of styles, and types of music, from rap, to anthem to funk and pop, and includes loads of top vocals from Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell and Shifty Shellshock of Los Angeles rock-rap band Crazy Town to Tricky, Nelly Furtado and NWA founder Ice Cube.

There are also contributions from Asher D of So Solid Crew and Grant Lee Philips, founder of 90’s LA rock band, Grant Lee Buffalo, and most surprisingly Hunter S. Thompson, author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Has anybody else heard this album, and if so what do they think?

If you havent bought it, rush out to your local Record/CD and buy it. It is superb! Oh and while Im at it, give The Karma Collection, Sunrise a go too.
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OOCO
22-07-2002, 05:29 PM
I love the single with Crazy Town 'Starry Eyed Surprise'. Must get the album soon.
Palace Don
22-07-2002, 05:37 PM
Yeah that is quality! You can get the album in LP record format too, from Juno for a reasonable price if you want to mix any of the tracks.

Southern Sun is a nice chilled tune too.
CPFC_R_GREAT
22-07-2002, 11:32 PM
I have just ordered it so should be here soon hopefully!

Also got New Linkin Park one on standby
Faithless- Outraspective
and Adam F- Kaos
pete eagle
22-07-2002, 11:48 PM
i'm still looking around for the remix of starry eyed surprise. Is it with crazy town?
Palace Don
23-07-2002, 02:38 AM
Originally posted by pete eagle
i'm still looking around for the remix of starry eyed surprise. Is it with crazy town?

It is not with Crazy Town, rather their rather talented rapper, Shifty Shellshock. This is probably my favourite track
Palace Don
23-07-2002, 02:39 AM
Not heard Adam F. Any good CPFC_GREAT?
pete eagle
23-07-2002, 02:44 AM
i was sure that the radio version was different to the album one. Maybe it was just me
Palace Don
23-07-2002, 03:21 AM
Yeah might well be a 7 inch version. How was it different?
Palace Don
23-07-2002, 02:48 PM
Just to let you know that I got the LP record version of the album today and it has some great alternative mixes on it.

Here is what is has:

1. Southern Sun (Gabriel and Dresden Remix)
2. Hypnotised (Bunkka Mix)
3. Time of Your Life
4. Ready Steady Go (Layo & Bushwacka Mix)
5. Starry Eyed Surprise
6. Motion (The Dub)
7. Get Em Up
8. Ready Steady Go (PMT Remix)
9. Starry Eyed Surprise (Josh Wink's Re-Interpretation)

So, if you've got record plaer/decks and CD player then Id get both LP and CD. They are quite different
DougleMcNori
25-07-2002, 03:32 PM
Not bad album at all but it just doesnt touch his legendary Goa Mix from 1994 - still listen to that now after a smoke :rolleyes:

Other great albums to spin your cat to:

Chicane - Far From the Maddening Croed
Chicane - Behind the Sun
Way out West - Blue
Way out West - Intensify
Leftfield - Leftism
Palace Don
25-07-2002, 05:09 PM
Originally posted by DougleMcNori
Not bad album at all but it just doesnt touch his legendary Goa Mix from 1994 - still listen to that now after a smoke :rolleyes:

Other great albums to spin your cat to:

Chicane - Far From the Maddening Croed
Chicane - Behind the Sun
Way out West - Blue
Way out West - Intensify
Leftfield - Leftism

Yes, I have Chicane FFTMC on Vinyl which is great, but not Behind the sun. Will try and hunt that down. AAlso was wondering about Intensify. What style is this album?

Love the cat photo. Wonder if that cat can scratch well? :rolleyes: :o
Georgie Boy
25-07-2002, 05:44 PM
Originally posted by DougleMcNori
Leftfield - Leftism

'Check One' is one of my all time favourites - play loud at all costs:p
DougleMcNori
25-07-2002, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by DougleMcNori
Not bad album at all but it just doesnt touch his legendary Goa Mix from 1994 - still listen to that now after a smoke :rolleyes:

Other great albums to spin your cat to:

Chicane - Far From the Maddening Croed
Chicane - Behind the Sun
Way out West - Blue
Way out West - Intensify
Leftfield - Leftism


Way out West albums are the brainchild of dj Nick Warren (Cream fame) - you will have heard their music before - lyrics such as: The Moon & the stars are the gifts he gave... & madness, power, dominationnnnn - just get them both - intensify is the better album :D
Palace Don
25-07-2002, 08:43 PM
Okay, sounds good. A tip for you, get Deep Dish, Global Underground 21. The first cd is masterful!
Pistike
26-07-2002, 04:37 PM
Is that the live in Moscow CD?

I thought that was píss poor myself.
Georgie Boy
26-07-2002, 04:38 PM
Danny Tenaglia Global Undeground is good - not quite my taste in house but still, very good.

Some of the more tribal tunes a spot on.
Pistike
26-07-2002, 04:41 PM
I must have gotten old or something.

I thought their Tenaglia CD was rougher than a dog's árse.
Palace Don
26-07-2002, 04:42 PM
Really? thats surprising. I thought it was a great mix, especially Side one, but then Im a big fan of the Deep Dish Bros.

Their Renaissance album was good too.
DougleMcNori
26-07-2002, 04:43 PM
The Goa Mix by Paul Oakenfold still rules as the best in my opinion :p
Palace Don
26-07-2002, 04:46 PM
Originally posted by pete eagle
i'm still looking around for the remix of starry eyed surprise. Is it with crazy town?

You can get this track on ebay at the moment
Palace Don
26-07-2002, 04:47 PM
Originally posted by DougleMcNori
The Goa Mix by Paul Oakenfold still rules as the best in my opinion :p

Is that the one from '94? Any clues as to where I can get a copy?
Georgie Boy
26-07-2002, 04:47 PM
Originally posted by Pistike
I must have gotten old or something.

I thought their Tenaglia CD was rougher than a dog's árse.

To tell you the truth, I only really listen to the first 5 tunes on each CD, the rest is a bit heavy for me.

Mixing wasn't the best I've heard out of him but the loops are good and tune slection from the early parts are nice.