Artist: 2 Many DJ's (Soulwax)
Album: Hang All DJ’s vol. 1
Year: 2003
Engineer: ?
Label: Head Traxx

Continuing from my last review of Self’s Gizmodgery, today's review furthers my exploration into bands that don't make sense. Using only toy instruments for an album makes no sense. But so does layering a Busta Rhymes track on top of a classic Beach Boys tune.

2 Many DJ's, a UK band, released Hang All DJ's vol. 1 under the name of their other band, Soulwax. When I first heard it, I promptly spaced out and strained my ears to figure out what was playing on my friend's car stereo. My knowledge of electronic music is limited at best, but the only genre I can classify this cd in is electronic. In reality, it mixes electronic, house, rock, rap, hip hop, reggae, disco, pop, you name it.

The combinations these guys came up with were brilliant and hilarious, and they all rocked. Some of my favorites were: Missy Eliot and AC/DC, Velvet Underground and some house, Steve Miller and some house, and Lords of Acid and 2 Live Crew. I laughed out loud when I heard Busta Rhymes declare "Woo Haa I got you all in check" while the Beach Boys rang out with "I'm picking up good vibrations".

The creativity of their sampling is second to none. They don't just cut and paste samples on top of each other, they craft new songs with new grooves using pieces of existing songs. The samples essentially double as instruments. What is perhaps most impressive is that the tracks flow seamlessly from one to the next. It feels like one supremely crafted party song.

If you're looking for some driving music to put a smile on your face, or make your passengers flip out, buy this cd. I found it at Amazon, but it is pricey. Regardless, it's worth every penny if you can get your hands on one. Or better yet, do what the RIAA thinks they can stop.