At Close Range-Mix CD

AK1200 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Run
• ASIN: B00009KU80
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,728 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Slam VIP - Monkey & Large

2. Foolproof - AK1200

3. Zombie Nation - Total Science

4. Bandwagon Bles - Twisted Individual

5. Northern Lights - Mampi Swift

6. Dance All Night VIP - Dom & Roland

7. Weight Gain - The Militia

8. Dawn Raid [Gridlok & Esassin Mix] - AK1200

9. 4Give Myself [Dkay Mix] - Illskillz

10. Lycan Revisited - AK1200 meets Dom & Roland

11. Epilogue VIP - Rawthing Feat. Kari Rueslatten

12. Spiral - Pendulum

13. Breakout VIP - Break

14. What You Don't Know - A Sides Featuring Fats & Regina

15. Junior's Tune [Digital RMX] - AK1200

16. Infiltrate 202 [Mark One And Tango Remix] - Altern 8

17. Fake [Dylan RMX] - AK1200

Editorial Reviews

AK1200 At Close Range (4 Stars) URB Magazine An impressive glimpse at the future of drum & bass from America’s own AK1200.(:\run recordings/Lakeshore) Fresh off the success of his debut artist album Shoottokill, America’s own drum & bass don returns to the format that undoubtedly made his name: the mix-CD. While many mourn the demise of what was once the record industry’s darling, AK proves that the mix-CD is still a viable way of reaching the masses. A packaged party-in-a-box, At Close Range is impressive not only because of the number of up-front tunes and seamless mixes, it’s that age-old cliched ‘journey’ at the core that make this an experience worth checking. Accessible to the neophyte and battle-hardened veteran alike, AK kicks things off with his signature hip-hop inspired urban beats before deftly maneuvering into deeper dancefloor territory. After inducing the trance with numerous anthemic vocal bits AK drops straight into the dark and nasty biz before easing up into head-nodding mode for the release. Still not convinced? Huge unreleased tunes from artists like Twisted Individual, Pendulum, D-Kay, Swift, and Dom & Roland make this an essential purchase if only to sneak a peek at what the future holds. Chris Muniz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch, October 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: At Close Range-Mix CD (Audio CD)

I listen to D+B most of the time, and I feel that this mixed CD is one of the best that I have heard recently - AK1200 manages to find rollers with very rugged amen breaks. His tunes are still driven by the break in an old school way, but at the same time manage to feel as lush, sonic, and complex as any of the new style tech tunes. The Dkay remix of 4Give Myself by Illkillz is just amazing. And I love to hear crossfader tricks.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OMG, September 16, 2006

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MgiB (Slc, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: At Close Range-Mix CD (Audio CD)

I didnt know what to think when i heard the opening track, it hit me like a punch in the gut. i was amazed by how well the cd was put together. the track selection was flawless and i can't stop listening to the cd, its been on replay since i bought two days ago. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DnB at its best, September 2, 2004

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57R1D3R "<- - -]|[- - - >" (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: At Close Range-Mix CD (Audio CD)

When my friend first put this cd in his car, i wasnt expecting much. Im normally not a big fan of dnb, but rather trance and breaks. After about the 5th track, i was hooked. This album had me lovin dnb like it was my favorite genre. AK1200 mixes up his tracks so well with all kinds of tunes that are not repetitious nor drowning.
A very upbeat album with all the right twists in all the right places will keep you comin back and listening to this album anytime! Check out track 12: Pendulum - Spiral.