Category: reviews with a 2 of 5 rating

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Digital Audio Dimensions [ CyberBass ]

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Digital Audio Dimensions [ Cyberbass ]

This DM Records compilation includes altered snippets of songs from the label, along with spacey sound effects, in a “continuous mix” to demonstrate “The CyberBass 3D process”. It’s an audio effect that “gives extra dimension to stereo,” the cover reads, “with sound appearing to surround the listener.”

It’s like the effect you get when you don’t plug your headphones in all the way and just as fatiguing on the ears. Why anyone would want to experience it for an hour is beyond me. There are some booming beats here, but it’s not nearly enough to excuse the gimmick or justify the album’s existence.

my rating : 2 of 5

1996

audio review : a DM Records compilation : This Is Jungle [ Volume One ]

audio review : a DM Records compilation : This Is Jungle [ Volume One ]

This Is Jungle music. Well, mostly. Walking On Da Moon and Raindance aren’t really, so their inclusion goes against the concept of the album; a DM Records compilation of “15 jungle hits” you never heard of. Most are lackluster; they’re also too similar to be by various artists; but there are salvageables, namely Burning The Bridges, which sounds more like a demo than a finished song, and Wicked Selection.

my rating : 2 of 5

1995

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Best Of Bass Explosion

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Best Of Bass Explosion

This is a compilation of the Bass Explosion compilations. If that sounds like a stupid idea, it is, especially given the lazy playlist, which simply omits songs from the series; no reordering or anything. The sets aren’t even equally featured. There are 8 songs from 1, 9 from 2, 5 from 3 and only 3 from 4. Space Bass Traveler, Tones, Damaging Bass and Bass In Your Face are the Best of the bunch.

my rating : 2 of 5

1998

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Bass Explosion [ Volume Three ]

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Bass Explosion [ Volume Three ]

Bass Explosion USA should’ve been left as a lone compilation. Volume Three, though it has the best cover artwork in the series, is about as bad as Two. The Bass Syndicate tracks are awful and most of the “never released” ones should’ve stayed that way. Nothing new from Bass 305 this time, so the best songs are the ones from their last two albums. Into The Future and Does Life Exist are god tier.

my rating : 2 of 5

1995

audio review : Bass Explosion [ Volume 4 ]
audio review : Best Of Bass Explosion

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Bass Explosion USA [ Volume Two ]

audio review : a DM Records compilation : Bass Explosion USA [ Volume Two ]

The best thing about this compilation is that included in its “12 new unreleased tracks” are two by Bass 305. Fire And Rain is nice, but Tones; perhaps a sequel to Pure Tone; ranks among their best yet. The set’s major flaws include one from the previous Bass Explosion; vocal songs among a set of instrumentals; and the Finale to the Bass Bombers album, which makes no sense here.

my rating : 2 of 5

1995

audio review : Bass Explosion [ Volume Three ]
audio review : Bass Explosion [ Volume 4 ]
audio review : Best Of Bass Explosion

Bang : Blue Razz

Bang : Blue Razz

The Razz bit is a snazzy abbreviation for Raspberry and the flavor of this energy drink, which contains a whopping 300 milligrams of caffeine hence the Bang, is indeed akin to the fruit. That isn’t a good thing though as raspberries are one of the worst fruits when it comes to taste.

my rating : 2 of 5

audio review : Immortal ( album ) … JT Money

audio review : Immortal ( album ) ... JT Money

JT Money is Immortal in the sense of being a permanent part of “hip-hop history”, but he’s more of a footnote than he seems to realize. He’s known mostly from Poison Clan; a duo; Debonaire actually drops a surprise verse here; turned group known mostly as a protégé of Uncle Luke. Now, like too many OGs in the game, he’s more concerned with making Mount Rushmore lists than making good songs.

my rating : 2 of 5

2024

video review : Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

video review : Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

This sequel, which fans of the original had to wait 36 years for, is abysmally disappointing during its first half. It isn’t until Beetlejuice; the title cleverly makes way for a future trilogy; is conjured that the plot starts to come to life. It’s still a stupid movie; a definite drop down from the aforementioned original; but there are wacky bits of fun buried about.

my rating : 2 of 5

2024

audio review : Royalty Check ( album ) … KRS-One + Bumpy Knuckles

Freddie Foxxx; he should’ve used his real name here; played a major role on the Sex And Violence album; one of KRS-One’s best; so a new collab project is welcome. They certainly could’ve come up with a better album cover though. The cheap bootleg (lo-fi) sound quality is nearly as crude. Is this a demo album? Take Ya Time is wack. The best song is Flowing With The Vets.

my rating : 2 of 5

2011

G Fuel Energy Drink : Peach Rings

G Fuel Energy Drink : Peach Rings

This Energy Drink is supposed to taste like Peach Rings candy; what Sonic The Hedgehog has to do with the flavor is anyone’s guess; but it tastes more like a Peach cocktail. That, for those of us who dislike the bitter taste of alcohol, isn’t a good thing. It’s not quite as bad as Big Game Peach Passion, but it’s bad.

my rating : 2 of 5

audio review : Hip Hop Lives ( album ) … KRS-One + Marley Marl

audio review : Hip Hop Lives ( album ) ... KRS-One + Marley Marl

A KRS-One and Marley Marl MC/DJ collaboration would’ve been a wonderful thing in 1989 or 1990 when they were at their artistic peaks. This album comes nearly two decades late. Actually Marley still has skills when it comes to making vintage rap beats. It’s KRS-One who’s fallen off a cliff with a bombardment of wack hooks and lazy rhymes. Hip Hop Lives, but The Blastmaster seems to be doing his best to kill it.

my rating : 2 of 5

2007

Big Game Energy : Peach Passion

Big Game Energy : Peach Passion

I don’t know whose Passion this is, but it certainly isn’t mine. Peach is generally one of my favorite artificial fruit flavors, but this is a major exception. It tastes less like peaches and more like a weird chemical imitation. The flavor is okay at first sip, but it gets worse the more you drink.

my rating : 2 of 5