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Just know that this compilation is mearly a cliff note in the world of the tunes of the ninja. I would honestly reccommend this compilation to those who are ready to dive into some deeper music, it's the perfect introduction into the world of electrojazz and tru hip hop heads. Heavy and hard, this one carries. Lets rate the label not the tracks. Ninja tune reprazent. The problem, is that this compilation only lets you get your feet wet in the ocean that this label has to offer. The label, as it stands, is on the up and up, introducing the best aritsts that jazz-core and hip hop (REAL HIP HOP, NOT LUDACRIS) have to offer. Tracks by Amon Tobin, Saul Williams, Kid Koala KILL the rest of the cd.
The drum n bass tracks are alright, besides Amon Tobin, it's not really a genre that the labels are known for producing, but some of the d n b tracks are enjoyable. With as many musicians as they have, a lot of the tracks are well done. The acid jazz tracks are spectacular, especially the clifford gilberto. The hip hop tracks are nicely done, the Big Dada Sound track is a highlight just because it features some big name (well, relatively speaking) that all collaborate on one track.
Xen Cuts is basically a compilation of music from different musicians from the Big Dada and Ninjatune label. Overall, there are some tracks that pale, while others that embody their respective genre in full. The tracks leave you drenched in saturation, and push you towards the epiphany of "This is *real* acid jazz". It's a great showcase of all the labels have to offer and is almost like like gourmet dish of different foods to sample before you decide to buy them on your own.
It's the perfect high-bass track for any bloke rolling out on the town one evening. But for the price, it's all good. The tracks range from trip hop to hard acid jazz (I love Clifford Gilberto's tracks) and some lyrically sound hip hop tracks. Granted, I would be hard pressed to find all the tracks appealing, the ones that are give birth to a sense of style that each of the musicians have thoroughly developed through the years and deserve the recognition that they get for their respective genres.
You gotta. Dude, get it. Live kid Koala cuts. Rare 'Revelution won't happen bwt these thighs' track and many others.
I had never even heard of Ninja Tunes before then. Most tracks are excellent. My brother brought his copy of this CD when he came to visit us.
The weakest of the set. Pay special attention to the Saul Williams track (and watch "Slam"), Funki Porcini, Kid Koala (" I wonder what kind of bear his wife thinks he is"), Roots Manuva, and the Zen Cuts bonus track. Highlights: Gilberto,Clifford; Arc; Up, Bustle & Out; Amon TobinDisc Three: Overlooked tracks.
Wow, Wow, Wow. Funky, deep beats with better than average raps, sassy feminists, and an oriental flavor (Kid Koala).Disc Two: Mostly for jazz buffs. It's awesome.Looking forward to another such compilation by Ninja Tunes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I rummaged through his things (sorry), found it, and it was love at first hearing. This 3-disc compilation features a variety of artists and their myriad sounds, all coming together for one large party (for clarifications, see the track listing posted on this website).Disc One: Mostly hip-hop oriented.
Funki Porcini and Arc are above par with decent tracks as is Amon Tobin. In conclusion, the is a must get purchase for any Ninja Tune fans and since i purchased a cd recorder i have made a one disc compilation which is great, i advise you to do the same. Dj Food has the worst song on this whole album with 'The Ageing Young Rebel' (tRACK 10). To be honest when i started this review i gave it 3 stars but it deserves 4.DJ Krush vs Coldcut, Funkungfusion and DK and DJ Food compilations are also banging but Funkjazztical Tricknology should be avoided. Cd 1 is strictly for the hip-hop headz. Yeah i know, (the price) for 3 cds (just under 50 songs) is great, the packaging is real nice and the names performing are top notch. The problem is that i was expecting something really mindblowing and there where some great touches but overall i wasn't that impressed. Roots Manuva strikes again on Tobins brilliant Saboteur (track 9), and Quannum MC (track 15) is real hot.
Clifford Gilberto saves it from the dustbin with the amazing Restless and the 10th victim. (.). Funki Porcini gets it right again with (track 2), Porcini's 'Ultimately empty million dollars lp' was real poor so this shows he is decent. Laters CD3 has many decent but uninspiring songs on aswell as the ones mentioned. This is probably the best cd in this collection with Mr Scruff and Kid Koala making decent apperances. Finally (track 12) by DJ Food is brilliant. Maybe its because i had most of the best songs because i had at least 10 of the artists individual albums.
Cd 3 is decent with Eastflatbush project (Track 11) and my main man Roots Manuva on (track 10). Cd 2 is probably the worst cd. Roots Manuva kills it of on track 2 while the Herbaliser and Latryrx show just why i think they are the most gifted writers in the scene on track 5. Track 7 is my least favourite (by Neotropic).
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