Left Foot Shank

Kevin Farnham (kevin@organic.com)
Tue, 26 Sep 1995 18:21:24 -0700 (PDT)


I hadn't read my Acid Jazz mail in a while - but finally got
through the 300+ messages in the box today. I'm shocked to see no
discussion of the compilation 'Ocean 11 Vol - 1 Left Foot Shank'. It looks
a *little* obscure - but I'm surprised Bambi or Michael or _someone_
hasn't piped up on this little gem. (unless i missed it)

Track Listing:

Gods Speed - Black
Up In Smoke (Oceans II Mix) - Marden Hill
Mash It - Dark
Float Up Part One - Sly
Pieces Of Mind (Pieces of Dub Mix) - Workshy
Portable Shed - Smith and Elms
Suger Lane Aqua Plane - Marden Hill
Rest and Relaxation - Kicking the Moon
Stoked (Spliffed) - Bemish and Fly
Bosha Nova (Dope Mix) - Mr. Electric Triangle
Float Up Part II - Sly
After Dark - Dark

some of the above is probably spelled wrong - since the track listing is
essentially unreadable

It's an incredible compilation - some of the finest tr*p h*p (the
mellow side) I've heard in a while - and believe it or not - almost the
*whole thing* is on. There are some incredible beats on this disc! (the
track listing is split up to sides - so vinyl headz are in) Some really
odd arrangements - beautiful sounds, strings, samples, bass. I *like* it.
It can be a little repetitive on some tracks, and I don't like the english
sounding rap on one of the tracks - but most is pretty instumental and on.
Fans of NinjaTune, Headz, 9Lazy9 etc. should go out of their way for this.
Look forward to more releases from this label. This is cat 01.

While I'm at it - what did people on this list think of the Down
to the Roach compilation or Dope on Plastic 2? Both slam IMHO. Some
overhyped shit - but all in all solid.

peace.
kevin