U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side
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U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 14 September 1999[1] | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 72:04 | |||
Label | Ninja Tune | |||
Producer | DJ Vadim | |||
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CMJ New Music Report | favorable[2] |
The Stranger | favorable[3] |
U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side is a 1999 studio album by DJ Vadim, released on Ninja Tune.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, saying, "Since he's working with rappers on more than half of the tracks here, Vadim transforms himself from a solo turntablist into a genuine rap trackmaster with catchier riffs and tighter beats than most in Britain's instrumental hip-hop underground."[1] Ron Hart of CMJ New Music Report said, "Vadim has established himself as one of the most creative beatminers on the European circuit."[2]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Getting Friendly" | 0:42 |
2. | "Viagra" (featuring El-P, BMS, and DJ Primecuts) | 2:58 |
3. | "My Favourite Letter" | 1:11 |
4. | "Life from the Itchy Side" (featuring Skinny Man) | 3:28 |
5. | "English Breakfast" (featuring Swollen Members) | 3:41 |
6. | "Building Tension in 2 Dimensions" | 4:01 |
7. | "Dig Yourself Baby!" | 1:13 |
8. | "Are You Sure" | 1:27 |
9. | "The Pact (Super Rimes)" (featuring Starvin' Artists) | 4:39 |
10. | "Outerschmoodles" | 0:29 |
11. | "Your Revolution" (featuring Sarah Jones) | 4:11 |
12. | "It's Obvious" (featuring Blu Rum 13) | 5:05 |
13. | "The Piano Song" | 2:45 |
14. | "Pauses for Repetition" | 0:42 |
15. | "Truly & Really" (featuring Toastie Taylor) | 3:47 |
16. | "Ponmelo Duro" (featuring Mucho Mu) | 3:18 |
17. | "The Terrorist" (featuring Motion Man) | 4:51 |
18. | "The Larry Chatsworth Theme" | 0:50 |
19. | "From Russia with Love" (featuring Blade) | 4:16 |
20. | "Shikko: The Affirmers of the New Art" | 3:31 |
21. | "Micro Course in Russian" | 1:48 |
22. | "Friction" (featuring Iriscience and DJ Primecuts) | 4:15 |
23. | "A 110 DSP: Acquiring the Taste" | 0:42 |
24. | "How to Exercise the Turntable Record Player" (featuring Mr. Thing and First Rate) | 7:50 |
25. | "Strength & Understanding for Young Lovers" | 1:51 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bush, John. "U.S.S.R.: Life from the Other Side - DJ Vadim". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ a b Hart, Ron (8 November 1999). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Report: 20.
- ^ Reidel, Ernie (18 November 1999). "Up & Coming". The Stranger. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ Coleman, Brian (December 1999). "Hip-Hop". CMJ New Music Monthly: 77.
External links
[edit]- U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side at Discogs (list of releases)