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John Digweed Transitions Vol 2 Review

63 durable postsStarted 2006-12-25Latest 2007-02-19
#780095Post 41 of 63

Re: John Digweed Transitions Vol 2 Review

A slow burner. How much do I fucking love this type of record? A LOT.

#780168Post 42 of 63

Re: John Digweed Transitions Vol 2 Review

I agree with most people when saying this cd pisses all over Volume 1. I tried and tried to get into Volume 1, but it had no groove to it. But Volume 2 does it proper, the first half being the highlight for me.

Also scoop up Michael Mayer - Immer 2 if you enjoyed Transistions Volume 2, same groove and feel. The whole Kompakt line up is quality in all honesty, lot of good tunes coming from that way.

Cheers!

#780236Post 43 of 63

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I was hoping that "Black Reel" track would make it on there - it just builds and builds when he plays it live.

#780247Post 44 of 63

Re: John Digweed Transitions Vol 2 Review

mind blowing CD ... puts digweed in a league of his own

#780278Post 45 of 63

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[quote=simonr;427568]I was hoping that "Black Reel" track would make it on there - it just builds and builds when he plays it live.[/quote]

yes heard a few weeks ago LIVE and sharded

you know when you shit and fart at the same time

#780289Post 46 of 63

Re: John Digweed Transitions Vol 2 Review

I only listened to it once and I want to listen to it again. Probably won't be one of those discs that I can listen to for years and years but its good right now. Guess you could say I'm impressed. :)

#780308Post 47 of 63

Re: John Digweed Transitions Vol 2 Review

[quote=Jayson;427493]I agree with most people when saying this cd pisses all over Volume 1. I tried and tried to get into Volume 1, but it had no groove to it. But Volume 2 does it proper, the first half being the highlight for me.

Also scoop up Michael Mayer - Immer 2 if you enjoyed Transistions Volume 2, same groove and feel. The whole Kompakt line up is quality in all honesty, lot of good tunes coming from that way.

Cheers![/quote]

I am not sure what you mean by " Voloume 1 had no groove"?? It had alot of fucken groove. Now that i have listened to both disks properly i keep put on voloume one on first.. which means that prob i do like voloume one better.. Quality tracks on there actually. Mind you voloume 2 is pretty damn good as well. Bring on voloume 3 i say :lol:

#780545Post 48 of 63

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I thought this album was pretty solid. I've only listened to it 2 or 3 times, but I have no complaints. Nothing mind blowing, but very enjoyable mix.

#780950Post 49 of 63

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after listening to it all the way through...

PURE CLASS.

just incredible how he makes it look so easy.

#780983Post 50 of 63

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been listening to it for the past few days and i could only say that it is amazing ... fitting as a 2nd hour into a long night ... at the end of the mix i just want more ... bring on Vol. 3 I'd say

#781554Post 51 of 63

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First impression, this mix doesn't go anywhere. Not tight enough, felt like it was meandering all over the place. Poor programming. I think he could've reversed the tracklist and build up to that Atena track. It'll probably grow on me after a proper listen (or a few, which isn't how it's suppose to be!), but man, what happened to the Digweed mixes that used to lock me in a groove from the first bassline?!

#781618Post 52 of 63

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I first listened to it on the way to work this morning while driving. I am listening to it again right now that I am taking a break and have to say that mixing is solid and production is excellent!

Did not find it boring at all. It's very uplifting and has a hell lot of a groove in it. That's my frist impressions. For the people who were not amazed at all, its definitely worth giving it a lot more listens to see how it grows.

[B]Chaim[/B] - Dana (Guy Gerber Mix) [B]Antena[/B] - Camino Del Sol (Joakim Mix)

... some quality tunes indeed 8)

#781664Post 53 of 63

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I have listened to this a couple of time. Great disc. Still waiting for the official release to give it a really good listen though.

#781666Post 54 of 63

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has a lot of melody to it

#781983Post 55 of 63

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I'm probably one of the few people on this thread who hasn't listened to any well music for about 2 weeks up until yesterday...I just havent had time, too busy...anyway, my point is, after taking a break from music I have to say this CD is f*cking awesome. I did think that transitions 1 was great right from the start, but this mix is more my speed, "slow burner" is a great way to describe it...this is the kinda cd I'll play MANY times. Actually reminds me of his Fabric 20 cd which I still love. :GameOn:

#787806Post 56 of 63

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I have it playing right now. Min 25 and its still really mellow

#789327Post 57 of 63

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Is this officially released yet or is every one rocking demos?

#799086Post 58 of 63

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Not to bring up old topics but I am seriously hooked on diggers new cd. I have listened to it at least once every day this week, sometimes more then that a couple of times this week. What a great way to start off 07. Digweed once again delivered the goods. Like it or not this is digweed at his best, in my opinion. Sure his old stuff is top notch and there are a lot of old mixes out there that are true classics. But as for modern digweed this is were it is at.

#799142Post 59 of 63

My Review

Digweed's latest volume to the Transitions series not only surpasses the first volume by the same name but also leaps above and beyond any subsequent albums since Digweed's last Global Underground release (019, Los Angeles). Masked by the minimal beats that seem to be the trend du jour, Digweed mellifluously prances between the deeper and darker sounds that defined him as a DJ and as a consummate artist. The track selection on Transitions 2 is stellar and it's refreshing to hear Digweed touch on a more aggressive style that seems to have eluded him since his residency days in New York City. Make no mistake about it, Transitions 2 is an all-out assertion by Digweed that he is still the king of progressive house and any deviations from the norm should go through him.

#799253Post 60 of 63

Re: John Digweed Transitions Vol 2 Review

[quote=rewing3;442435]Not to bring up old topics but I am seriously hooked on diggers new cd. I have listened to it at least once every day this week, sometimes more then that a couple of times this week. What a great way to start off 07. Digweed once again delivered the goods. Like it or not this is digweed at his best, in my opinion. Sure his old stuff is top notch and there are a lot of old mixes out there that are true classics. But as for modern digweed this is were it is at.[/quote]

I wouldn't say this is old. If you enjoy it by all means say so. :)

#805720Post 61 of 63

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bought it, gave it a week, i hate this cd. boring boring boring

#805736Post 62 of 63

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WHAT? I guess everyone has their own opinion.

#805809Post 63 of 63

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There?s much too much melodics on the disk, especially at the 2nd half. I?m pretty done with that kind of music.

Cheers, Chatter

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