Hello, I just recieved this review from the S://kimo mailing list, I thought fellow list members would be interested. Also, I have not heard this release, is it essential? I have heard mixed reviews and I would like a few more opinions.
"CRAIG, CARL: Landcruising CD (BLANCO Y NEGRO/WEA) $17.25 Now available as a mid-line reissue, this is Carl Craig's debut full length album, originally issued on the now-doomed UK WEA-associated Blanco Y Negro label in 1995. A concentrated, fully developed album (not a collection of previously released singles), Craig went all out to record one of the classic, defining records of Detroit-originated electronic music. A controversial record upon release (obvious guitar textures can be heard sampled; the overall sound is much more luxurious and sophisticated than usually expected from Detroit techno productions; it didn't contain any of Carl's numerous popular tracks under prior alias'; and, it was released on a label of dubious credibility w/ major label distribution), it is full of epic tracks and is a crucial document in Craig's career overview.. It has never been distributed in any proper sense in the US and remains largely unheard by Craig followers who are much more familiar with his Planet E/SSR output. Ripe for rediscovery." Take care, MT NP : All the Pretty Things : Involve 05 : beautiful... -- Michael Taylor : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
