The Dirtchamber Sessions, Vol. 1

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Editorial reviews

Album Details
A 50 TRACK 50 MINUTE MIX COLLECTION BY PRODIGY MASTERMIND LIAM HOWLETT.

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Amazon.com essential recording
For Prodigy fans, few things would be cooler than hanging out with Liam Howlett in his home studio, rifling through his record collection. This CD is the next best thing. Howlett is not promoting his skills as a DJ here; rather, the mix is the aural equivalent to leafing through the photo albums of his youth. He invites us into his past by mixing songs that informed and inspired his musical development. It's undeniable that this Brit is in love with old-school hip-hop, with Kool Keith, Grandmaster Flash, and Public Enemy dominating the tracks, while British staples such as the Sex Pistols, Meat Beat Manifesto, and the Charlatans jump in and out of the mix. Not all of Howlett's first choices made it into the final release due to copyright clearance problems, but the album still provides a clear understanding of the music that shaped a world this techno superhero has come to rule. --Beth Bessmer

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Customer reviews

review by: Romance is everything date: 2006-11-15 rating:
Takin' ya back to the old school
I'm a club dj myself and i still love listening to this set years later. It's great for a drive and just to listen to a master spin it it reminds me of the uberrare Moby's Everything Is Wrong remixes Mixed cd set by Evil Ninja Moby. Just kick back and listen to this one if not for it being a brilliant mashup.

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review by: date: 2006-03-15 rating:
Worth more than 5 stars!!!
This is the best mix CD I own. It really packs an incredible punch. It is even better than the proper Prodigy records. I bought mine in this CD shop in Bern that does not exist anymore (CD 61?) and was completely surprised by the high quality of the concept. A must-buy.

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review by: date: 2004-04-19 rating:
REMIX, ONE BIG LONG REMIX!!!!!
I'm a huge Prodigy fan. I love their style. But I didn't like this cd. No I don't hate remixes, I just didn't like what songs prodigy put together. I bought this cd for around $18 and was greatly disapointed. I just didn't like the choice of the songs or how they were arranged. They just should of done only their old songs and remixed them. But then you say, why did this idiot put 3 stars. Well because I believe they put some effort behind it and because there was 1 or 2 songs that I liked. If your wantiing to buy this cd because you like Prodigy or your wanting to add this to rest of your Prodigy collection, than DON"T BUY IT!!!! Trust me, you'll be thanking me later.

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review by: date: 2004-02-23 rating:
Experience
Prodigy`s wonderboy Liam Howlett delivers an addictive and gripping mix CD, where he exposes some of the band`s influences and preferences, creating an exciting and eclectic record. This is more than an average, by-the-numbers dance mix works that seem to be around, since Howlett clearly knows what he`s doing and is able to create a rich, solid and well-balanced record. The rehashed material is tight and well blended, proving that Howlett is indeed a key element in Prodigy and manages to pick some credible, diverse and appealing references (Chemical Brothers, Sex Pistols, Meat Beat Manifesto, Jane`s Addiction and the Prodigy themselves, it`s all here and more). The overall result is convincing, surprising, and keeps getting better with multiple listens.
More Sessions, please.


review by: date: 2004-02-21 rating:
If I Could, I'd Give It 10 Stars!!!
That's right! In my humble opinion, I think Liam Howlett has made one THE best DJ mix albums (along with The Chemical Brothers' Brothers Gonna Work It Out) I've ever heard...and I've heard quite a few. From intro to conclusion, there's always a surprise waiting for you. the way Liam mixes Chemical Bros.' "Chemical Beats" with Ultramagnetic MC's "Kool Keith Housing things" was just awesome, adding Hip-Hop beats to Charlatans UK's "How High" and blending Jane's Addiction with KRS-One...pure genious. The best thing is that you get a lot of this. Babe Ruth's "The Mexican" with B-Boys' Rock da House, Meat Beat Manifesto's "Radio Babylon" with Propellerheads (which is layered with Beastie Boys rapping from "The New Style"), Sex Pistols with Fatboy Slim, JVC Force with Primal Scream, then Public Enemy... the list goes on and on. Basically, there's highlights in all the tracks and make you wonder: "How did he do that". Being a music lover, I love the tracks that he chose maybe 'cause I have quite a few of them in their original form. If you love old school Hip-Hop, Electronica and Rock, then this is definately an album for you. I know theres people who think this sucks because "It's just not Prodigy", but this is just to give you an idea what influences Liam has had to make the music Prodigy makes, so I hope if you do buy this, you'll listen to this with an open mind...enjoy!

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