Alternative Rock Compilations music reviews

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The DFA are James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy. Officially they are the coolest producers, have the coolest roster and have the coolest sounds. The proof is here in this lovingly compiled 3-CD boxset. Beware though, "Compilation #2" is not just a label sampler. It is a statement of the music of today and tomorrow.
You'll soon figure this out during the first track, `Casual Friday' by Black Leotard Front. It starts out all serious, then all of a sudden it descends into people speaking French like a teach yourself cassette. You just know that there is greatness in mixing the sublime with the ridiculous. Elsewhere in this generous offering we get: The Slits-y `Punk of Joy', The electronically tribal (dont ask) `Soundscapes of Black Dice' and the ancestors of the sound of the DFA, Liquid Liquid make an appearance with `Bellhead' (and trust me they still know how to make a bodypopping tune). The Rapture also contribute a rare (and schizophrenic) b-side `Alabama Chrome'. The amazing thing is that THESE ARE JUST THE FIRST TWO CDS!!!!!!!. The third has the majority of the previous tracks all rolled into one super quality mix.
Hopefully this is the future of music and music's future. Play it at your party and you'll make everyone all around the block jealous. This is not an accessory but a necessity!

I think the purpose behind simplifying dance music to the function of a single computer program is that it can still have a driving beat and keep the party going regardless, but when something really innovative and awesome comes in it blows your mind that much harder. The Rapture and Black Dice and LCD Soundsystem are that thing that blows your mind. There is such an incredible wealth of innovation and energy here. I have not yet listened all the way through, but the Rapture remixes are a testament to how great the songs were in the first place and the eye remix of Endless Happiness is just incredible. I would go ahead and buy this if I were you, there will inevitably be something you love and all of it will get you laid.

What a fantastic set. 3 disks of quality. There seems to be a bit more variety in this compared to the #1 compilation. It has everything you'd expect from these guys, but also some highly tripped out stuff I wasn't expecting. Go ahead and buy it, it's a good pick.

I found this tribute refreshing. This tribute album put a new twist on the Boingo classics. True, a few of them, namely "Little Girls", "Grey Matter", and "Weird Science", don't stray far enough away from the original. However, the covers of "Not My Slave", "When the Lights Go Out", and "Dead Man's Party" more than make up for those cuts. Don't get me wrong, I would much rather hear new Boingo tracks. Seeing how the chances of that happening are next to nil, this was a fun alternative.

I didnt think anyone could redo any Oingo Boingo songs that I would actually enjoy listening to, but they really hit the nail on the head with this Onigo Boingo tribute! I enjoyed almost all of the songs just as much as the originals. What a refreshing tribute to listen to. Normally, tributes suck real bad... not this one.

I thought this album was pure genius! The people behind this album had a great idea and put great bands on it! It obviously took a lot of time and energy to put together something this awesome. Jessica Burgan was the best hands down. I listen to it almost everyday and recommend it to anyone!!!