Bangzilla [Import]

Mix Master Mike | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 20, 2004)
• Original Release Date: November 8, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Immortal
• ASIN: B00061QJ1C
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,245 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #77 in Music > Dance & DJ > Turntablists
  • #95 in Music > Imports > Rap & Hip-Hop

Track Listings

1. Trigger Man

2. Magnet

3. Bangzilla

4. Tranzmission

5. Shamen's Lamp

6. Blow Dart

7. Full Range Ear Muff

8. Marvel

9. Extra Beast

10. Skanner 13

11. Burn Center

12. MJ 12 Strike

13. The Joust

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Mix Master Mike (MMM): One of the premier scratch artists of the day, Beastie Boys DJ, the first West Coast DJ to become World Champion, and founding member of the most influential turntablist crew in history, the Invisible Skratch Piklz. In addition, MMM is all over the new Beastie Boys album To The 5 Buroughs and was featured on their previous release Hello Nasty, especially on the track "3 Emcees and 1 DJ". After the release of Hello Nasty, MMM released his first solo production album Anti-Theft Device that has sold over 75,000 units. His other releases Eye of the Cyclops EP, his first ever mix CD Spin Cycle and The Return of th Cyclops have combined to Soundscan an additional 80,000 copies. Never known to take a break, Mike’s credits also include his weekly "Spin Psycle" radio show on KROQ-FM Los Angeles, as well as working with EA Sports on SSX 1 and SSX 2 video games and on Jet Grind Radio for Sony Dreamcast.

Product Description

Bangzilla [Import] Mix Master Mike | Format: Audio Music CD

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff., January 29, 2005

By 

P. K. Giordani - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bangzilla (Audio CD)

An incredible album. Although I know him from Hello Nasty and To the Five Boroughs, this is my first actual Mix Master Mike album and I must say it's amazing what Mix Master Mike can do when released from the production overview of others.

Think of it as a hip-hop/turntablism opera of sorts. Each track is distinct and yet they flow seamlessly into each other, each successive one elaborating on the last, finally concluding in a dramatic bass explosion (if you will) on track 13, The Joust.

4.0 out of 5 stars Compared to Anti-Theft Device, September 2, 2011

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John Smith is Insane (Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bangzilla (Audio CD)

While Anti-Theft Device uses scratching more as a motif in the background of flowing samples and dope beats, Bangzilla pushes forward with more scratching upfront and a less dystopic feel. It's only downfall is if you prefer a more produced and song-like flow that was persistent on Anti-Theft Device. While Anti-Theft feels almost excessive with its many layers, Bangzilla feels more spontaneous and has more braggadocio, favoring furious scratching and more abrupt rhythms than Anti-Theft. While Anti-Theft lends itself more to being used as `background music' Bangzilla is a record you can't ignore while on, because of its nature. That may be a good or a bad thing depending on if you are impressed more by song composition(ATD) or technical riffing(Bangzilla). Which record you prefer will largely depend on whether you want more focused journey or insane cuts.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mix Master, October 24, 2004

By 

D. Maxon "TheD-Man" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bangzilla (Audio CD)

Mix Master Mike has done it again, with his latest album Bangzilla he demonstrates once again that he is the true Mix Master. Bangzilla is the Mix Master on two turn tables making his songs fresh from many cuts, alot like the style of Anti-Theft Device. I would recommend this album to anyone interested even the slightest in turntableizm. A must buy!