Customer Reviews

Nu Breed 5

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I can't actually believe that some people dare to say yhat this CD is not good and that Lee doens't diserve to mix on such albums as Nubreed global underground. This is defenetly one of the best of the serie, if not the best. If it is so diferent from the others it's because you never actually realise how you got from one track to the other with Lee Burridge.CD1 is the best and once you start listening to it you just can't sit still and you need to jump around every where, specialy when you get to track number 5, you just become crazy. This Dj mixes diferent tracks together and yet macks it sound great. Even someone who doesn't know a thing about music should fell great listening to this.CD2 number to is exelent to, and I agree you sounds more like the usual of the GU. But I would say that what makes a mix great is when the DJ takes a lot of risks.That's what makes the album diferent, and great! [....]

Picked up this CD a while back, having expectations of a cross between 'Metropolis' and 'Tyrant' but apparently not so (Thank God.). After an adequate number of listens, this CD indeed top the Nubreed series Global Underground has to offer. Yes, it is even better than Anthony Pappa's Nubreed. This, of course, is a very bold statement.

In this Nubreed, Lee Burridge takes off in both CDs nice and funky. Trippy at times with occasional surprises in between tracks stiring my enthusiasm to finish listening to both CDs. Beware as this CD does not follow the sound of other progressive djs. In fact, in this compilation, Lee takes you on an exciting tech-house journey to the inner depths of deep house through the ups of funky nu-skool breaks to the euphoric side of trancey elements evident in the last track of CD one.

This unique blend of genres truely expresses my opinion what every djs should be. However if every dj is like Lee, the world will be pretty blend, isn't it? Trust me, blending genres like Lee does is not easy feat and Lee, himself, knows he is good at what he has been doing for years. Even Sasha was impressed.

Lee Burridge is indeed one of a kind. He is definitely one dj to look out in the future. With the classic track he did with Andy Page ('Maladjusted') released on Fire records, more solo projects are expected in the near future. (Lee Burridge's new singles 'Lost' & 'Found' will be out on Nov. 2001 on Fire records)

Rest assured that these both discs will remain in my Cd player for a long time, hopefully long enough to expect another compilation from the man himself, Mr. Lee Burridge.

Before you give in to the bashing and bad mouthing of this 2 CD set, listen to it. This is by far the most interesting Nu Breed set I have listened to. The tracks are different (finally) and there is precision and accuracy. Burridge is known for using different styles within a set and that is what sets him apart from Howells, Sasha, Digweed, etc. and I think that this will make him a better fit in years to come. What makes this a good CD? First off, you don't have to listen to the cd a few times to really feel the flow, like most others. Rarely do you hear a cd that flows with the fluid like motions of Oakenfold or Tenaglia (the two best in the world) and this is one of them. Second, this is not your typical head rush set. I use this set to study, read, or to fall asleep too or to pump myself up during the drive to the club. No, it's not boring, it's music. It's soothing and makes you relax, which is what good dance music is suppose to do. Third point, Burridge does not succumb to the peer pressure of hammering out bassy after bassy tune, or using the typical loop bellowing out 'house music is from God' type nonsense. Burridge is excellent and he keeps the momentum building. My favorite track is 8 on CD 1. Listen, enjoy, and don't be so quick to bash the set because it doesn't make sense right away. After all, if every dj played the same style, how long would it last?

Next to Darren Emerson, Lee Burridge probably stands as the person least likely to pop up on a Global Underground. Once a premiere DJ in Hong Kong, only recently has he forged a name for himself in dance-centric Britain. A spotty release history follows as well; Metropolis from 1999 was mildly successful in mixing progressive bits with breakbeat, while Tyrant, a two-disc collaboration of tech-house and future breaks with fellow ace Craig Richards, charted as a top 10 compilation from 2000.

That same spirit, stitching together beat-centric tracks from all fields, appears here. The crisp drums and subtle pads of Orlando Carera vs The Cosmonut's "Ceramic" show off the smoother, less funky side of house. DJ Ryno's "Turkish Delight" proves what delightfully intricate programming and a shaking b-line can achieve. Meanwhile, crammed in the middle contributions from BLIM, Chris Carter, and Altitude veer into heavier, acid-fried tribal sounds, conceding that only a few will appreciate it. Disc two restores some consistency, spooling out mostly darker, scarier material. Credit Burridge for dropping Aaron Carl's "Crucified", a rare male-vocal cut in these mostly fem-centric electronica times.

The lowlights? A duff decision to lead with "Mushrooms," one of those novelty tunes about, yup, a mushroom experience, which barely seemed fresh ten compilations and remixes ago. And anyone who thinks chopped up, repetitive gibberish is worth vinyl time (Leuroj "Stickman", Wally Lopez "Patricia Never Leaves the House") should send me an explanation.

Bottom line, Burridge spins probably the most discordant and least accessible Nu Breed so far, certain to connect only with eclectic ears. Yet there's enough method behind the beat madness to have a go for dance explorers. We'll also give the man some points for breaking DJ rule number one; showing some enthusiasm by actually smiling in a photo.

This really is a good CD. All the tracks are well produced and sound great. Its also very versatile, you can either crank it up and have it playing at a party, or just turn it down a little to have it playing in the background while you're having a few drinks and a chat. It's more housey than progressive, which is a good thing, you'll get good vibes from these tracks. Lots of beats, bass, and grooves! It's definitely an upper and not a downer. What really impresses me though is the track selection, and how all of these songs are actually accessible and listenable, you dont have to be in a certain mood to enjoy this set. Another great thing is.. that these tracks have lastability. Compared to other GU releases, namely Darren Emerson - Singapore.. which got on my nerves after the second listening, Burridge's selection awaits me with open arms when i want to come back to listen to it! Absolutely fantastic.

While hardly a "nubreed" (Burridge having been around the great big block many times now), Lee Burridge makes his first Global Underground appearance as the fifth Nubreed DJ. On this set, Burridge brings us an eclectic aural weaving that seems a stand-out in the series; in a manner of speaking, it resonates on a slightly out-of-tune chord that somehow seems to fit despite itself. The tunes Burridge selects here runs around rather than through the gamut. More of a house mix than a trance mix, the tracks that appear on this 2-disc set are a little left of tribal, a little to the right of tech, and a bit off the center of any other genre, sub-genre, or sub-sub-genre you might want to peel onto it. This category-breaking being a strong point of the set, it still pales in importance to Burridge's adeptness at switching the mood and texture mid-mix. While it *should not* be a challenge for an established DJ to cross genres and switch up moods, I feel like it's so rarely seen on commercial mixes these days that it inspires awe when you do see it. And Burridge does it well, crossing from a quacking psychedlic house track (e.g., "Mushrooms") into dark not-quite-house (e.g., "Glamourama") into uptempo future breaks (e.g., "Check It Out") effortlessly and in the span of five records.

This CD suffers in two areas though. The inclusion of certains tracks seems to be based more on their pop viability than on how well they work with the mix. Mashup's "Do It, Do It" is a perfect example of this, awkwardly stumbling out of "New School Fusion" and doing nothing to set up "Turkish Delight." The second bit of points off is the unfortunate second edge of his mix's sword. This mix will appeal to many; as I've referred to in other reviews, "jaded clubbers and track-conscious bedroom DJs" will most likely love this mix for its nuances. However, the mix has little to offer someone who might just be getting into house & trance and thinks Oakenfold's work is simply the best around.

Overall, I feel this mix is strong and in an odd, adventurous parallel with Digweed's Los Angeles GU set (and no, not just because of the Photek track). I get the feeling that I'll tire of it quickly, only to come back to it with a vengeance two months later, and so on and so forth. 3.5 stars!

the reason is some people have different tastes... sometimes i like music right off the bat and sometimes it takes me months of listening before i like others. the best cds i hae though are the ones i have to listen to for a while.

lee burridge caught me off guard ... he is OUT there. his music is way OUT there. i like it a lot. and i liked it right off the bat because i like music that makes you wonder WTF is really going on here. the mixing is excellent and the track selection is very unlike any other compilation you will find. from what i have seen, bought and heard...

Lee B, so let it be. Am pretty impressed with this CD but i honestly donn't know what to say. This monster has clearly demonstarted his mixing abilites as he leaped from one music genre to another. It's a new kind of sound hallucinagen that will always keep your ears in definite check. As for the Set, well honestly i have heard both CDs only twice cuz i wus quite busy....but over all, this set has got its moments. The Marshall Jefferson, shrooms track spun off with a pretty trippy feel of deep laced vocals usually more different than the other nu breed releases. Well to kut it short, the following LP's heightened my apetite towards Lee b's style and mode of origanlitiy . from tracks like Mood 2 swing and A:xus, and from Leroj's Stickman, till Aaron Carl's Crucified.... they were all good. Honestly, i bought this CD because he kinda looked optimistc on his cover, and am fairly satisfied by it. I recommend this to any individual who is willing to accept a failrly unique and 'sounds good' feel from the nu breed releases.

Progressive house has been the most popular sub-genre of dance music among enthusiasts for a few years now. With the increased popularity has come a massive wave of compilations with the same sound, same feel, and sadly, the same songs.

Lee has done something different here. He's created a deep groove, but has done it with fresh songs, combining styles like house/prog/breaks (although not much in the way of breaks) to make something that doesnt sound like any other compilation of 2000-2001-2002. Its a mix filled with funky songs, groovy bass lines, and interesting break downs.

If you're a fan of progressive house, owning mixes by Digweed or any of the other NuBreed releases, and you like a dark groove, this is for you. Its a quality mix.

I think that people either love this CD or hate it. I loved it from the moment I popped it into my CD changer and havent taken it out since. The tracks are incredibly varied, yet very well put together. A lot of breakbeat, acid house and just plain, cool tunes and unlike any other NuBreed ot GU release

If you are looking for some variety, check this disk out.