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 The best record from B.A.D. Aug 18, 2008
Despite the previous comments here, I would still strongly recommend this one for any B.A.D. newcomer, rather than grabbing a greatest hits or a different record - you won't be disappointed.
A strong second release from B.A.D. (yes, no matter how the band was named it's still a Big Audio Dynamite's record...), including a few dance-rock gems featuring experimental samplers and some other worthy elaborated songs.
Just a couple or not more than three cuts might force to pull down this review from 5 to 4 stars...
IMPORTANT: don't expect any Clash-alike sound!!!
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 Tightening Up, Finally Nov 14, 2006
Mick Jones' post-Clash output has suffered from a grave sort of inconsistency. Big Audio Dynamite's Tighten Up, Vol. 88, which I bough two weeks ago, shows how the band could have a few decent ideas. However, that album's main fault was its lack of focus and directions. The songs were more like jams with half-spirited lyrics and repetitive motifs. 'Twas a fun album to make, I bet, but it wasn't on to listen to often.
Big Audio Dynamite II's album, however, shows a band with renewed energy and a more streamlined approach to its delivery. Now, songs don't prattle on in the pointless manner of the 1988 release. Instances of sampling have translated beyond vocal samples. Some tracks sample the synth from "Baba 'O Reily," one borrows from Kraftwerk, one nabs a bit of Phil Collins, and one even pilfers and loops a smidgeon of "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?".
Other songs are forgetable filler. What I've learned is that Mick Jones should only tinker with guitar noises if they retain a Kink-ed out influence. Otherwise, they're just rambling ditties. When he gets inventive and plays with synths, beatboxes and samples, however, he's a genius.
Hightlights include: "Rush," "The Globe," "I Don't Know" and "Kool Aid".
I'd suggest that, if you're curious about Jonesey's career, you try this album, plus some early B.A.D. and maybe you could even visit Carbon/Silicon's page and download their free tracks (this band consists of Jones and Gen X's guitarist, and they give away their music... nice!).
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Never outdated Mar 14, 2006
Found this album again. I bought it when it first came out. My then girlfriend was listening to anything but alternative music and even she was hooked. I feel nostalgic listening to it again now but damn if I'm not jamming out to it how many years later? It doesn't grow old or get stuck in a certain "time". This may be true with alot of alternative music. One of my favorite albums.
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 Guy with new ears speaks his piece Apr 15, 2005
I'm not the average reviewer for this one. This actually was "inherited" by marriage from my wife, so I can't claim any nostalgic link to this CD. Except for "Rush" and the title track (which I'd heard on alternative radio) these are "new" songs, at least to me.
Big Audio Dynamite was former Clash-man Mick Jone's new project after he was given the heave-ho by Mick Strummer. It combines hip-hop samples with rock predating similar 90s bands like EMF or Jesus Jones. To my ears anyhow, this has held up pretty well and while not a "classic", it's still pretty listenable lo these many years later.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The singles stand tallest here. The self-examination of "Rush" is laid atop a sample-heavy driving drum beat with some clever oh-so-serious Britisher's musings about the nature of music providing an odd stop in the middle. "The Globe" is catchy party fare, if not especially inspiring lyrically, though it offers this medical advice:"What`s the health department got to say?/Don`t smoke more than 50 fags a day". (That's "cigarettes" in UK slang). "Innocent Child" recalls the Beach Boys "Caroline No" lyrically, with its theme of longing for a less jaded youth.
LOWS:
"The Tea Party" is really just a band joke..a medley of the songs before it "toned up" with fake strings and a semi-operatic vocal courtesy of Lorna Stucki...B.A.D. reimagined as Muzak more or less. Not one you'll want to hear much. Most of the other tracks are probably a shade too long..tightening them from 5 minutes to 3 1/2-4 would improve them.
BOTTOM LINE:
Not sheer genius but it did prove influential to others who fused rock with sampling and still is a decent listen. This may be the only time that Lionel Richie and Phil Collins sound COOL.
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Fun! Jun 15, 2004
What do you expect more Clash? Naw! This album fuses rap/rock/electronica/dance wrapped into one party album. Don't expect the worlds best, but dudes, have it in the collection just in case you have those types o people back after the club.
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