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Koala is not really a "Party" DJ, he's more a sit back with a drink, headphones on, and chill DJ, he's the type of DJ you can let your non hip-hop, non hip friends in on, and they'll love him just as much as you do. Kid Koala is not like most DJ's, and I'm not sure I even know how to write a review for his style, I've listened to LOTS of DJs over the years, and he's a different breed.
Texts and sounds as one, he manages to make it appear like a new, whole piece - which is exactly what a true DJ supposed to do.By Redefining the art of turntables, he has in this specific album all that's needed - a bit of dark tracks, a bit of laughable samples; and all in all, if you like the genre, this album is a must. DJ Kid Koala is probably one of the better DJs today, in standards of both technique and creativity.His skill allows him to take basically every quote he would like and to mix it into the flow.
The genius of "Drunk Trumpet" comes across more like the sound of someone strangling a bee half the time.What annoys me personally about this CD though is the multitude of vocal samples. And maybe a melody or two. It's hard to believe that Kid Koala accomplishes a lot of what he does on this record using only a set of record players. I don't need Pac-Man instructions and other such obscure vocal samples as much as I hoped to hear a nice big fat beat with lots of bass every once in a while. Possibly a treat for DJs to listen to, but most other listeners might be hoping for a bit musicality instead of just fancy turntable tricks. Tracks like "Drunk Trumpet" seem to employ a plethora of production tricks but are so simple and organic that they really work. From a DJ's standpoint that is.From the average Joe's standpoint, this album can often come across as plodding and tricky to listen to.
If you're looking for a traditional hip-hop party record, you've come to the wrong page. This is not just a record that DJ's and fans of DJ's will enjoy. I find it somewhat confusing that so many people pass this record off as an inaccessible mess. On the other hand, this was THE record that got me interested in turntable music. The package is made up of a high quality card stock digi-pack with a 36-page comic book designed by Kid Koala himself. This record is just full of originality. No.
Some choice tracks would include "Fender Bender", "Drunk Trumpet", "Barhopper 1" (my personal favorite), "Music For Morning People", and "Like Irregular Chickens".Kid Koala takes his originality straight into the packaging of the product. It may possess a slight learning curve, but once you "get it", it's a very rewarding listen.
Koala boasts more personality through his turntables than most emcees can through a microphone. Maybe it's just because I've listened to this record about 50-60 times, but I wouldn't call this record a cluttered mess.
To some extent, yes, Kid Koala is a DJ's DJ. If you are looking for something non-traditional and original pick this up.
Whether you're a fan of turntable music or just hip-hop, this isn't a record you should ignore. I'm not a DJ (and don't care to be), but this is one of the most compelling records I've ever heard.
Is this a record you can dance to.
Maybe I'll keep it. Wtf. I mean, it's not bad. The CD says Kid Koala/Carpal Tunnel on it. But, you know, I'd like the album I chose too.Thought you might want to know, ye prospective buyer. But I play this disc, and it's not Koala. The booklet is right also. It's some chick rapping over breaks with lots of big band samples.
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