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Old Codes New Chaos

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One of the first artist albums to be released by the ultra-underground and under-hyped UK label, Pork, "Old Codes/New Chaos" remains perhaps the best chill-out house album to ever be released. In short, it's a classic. But if you need a little more convincing, then read on. Fila Brazillia's use of voice narratives--ranging from documentary descriptions of LSD government testing, the nature of money, and a criminal's confession--brilliantly links the instrumental music with fascinating ideas and impressions. Ranging from the supremely eerie to the unbelievably funky, Fila Brazillia offer a musical vision unseen perhaps since "Dark Side of the Moon." The deep grooves of "Whose Money" and "Brazilification," the dreamy trip-hop of "The Sheriff," and the epic funk explosion of "Pots & Pans," take the listener through highs and lows of landscape and velocity. Their influences and interpretations are awe-inspiring; ranging from jazz, acid-jazz, funk, soul, latin, brazillian,house, hip-hop, opera, etc... If you love music and you've opened your eyes to the endless possibilities of nineties dance, this album will certainly be a fresh surprise. Of course, even if the mainstream press did realize that Fila Brazillia are god's gift to modern music, Steve Cobby and Man McSherry, the men behind this music, probably wouldn't care and they'd probably disagree. This is one for the Do-it-Yourself visionaries and artists that are certainly more resourceful and more aplenty than mainstream pop and entertainment corporations would have us believe.

This band are simply outstanding, they know there stuff and they make awesome music. If you like Chillout, then please please please, buy this, you can't be disappointed, it simply is a masterpiece. It is such a shame more people don't know about them. I first heard of them when I heard there "Another Late Night" Compliation album and knew straight away that this group were special. And now hearing there own music you just can't help but be wowed with the sounds these guys produce in there music.

This really is a great album, listen enjoy repeat...

It's about time that Fila Brazillia got out of their underground status. They R great, just like this cd. I already had "Brazillification" ( the double cd with the remixes ) and after a long time I've finally bought this one, and I'm glad I did.

It's a mix of all sorts of things ; techno, ambient, trip hop, world ( lovely percussion and stuff ), funk, jazzy stuff and lots of voice samples,...

Sometimes it's just like the songs go on forever. And sometimes they do... "The Sheriff" is a jam that goes on about 16 minutes or something.

For me, the two stand out tracks R "Mermaids" and "The Sheriff".

FIla Brazillia have not put out a bad album. This is especially "not a bad album." Amazing complexity, layers of sounds, rhythms ranging from house to world. Belongs in any serious dance-music-lover's collection. Or jazz. Or funk. Or whatever. A must-have. If you don't own any albums by this incredible outfit, I suggest you start with OLD CODES NEW CHAOS. You will NOT be dissapointed. You may want to visit their label's site. Drop them a line and demand that Fila play here in the states more often!

I think the thing that sets this disc apart from the other Fila releases is that it rarely if ever falls into the repetitiousness of some of the later songs. The sound is far more sparse, but just as funky and satisfying as the later releases.

This CD is my first excusion into the world of Fila Brazillia. They have been in my consciousness for a long time, but a never quite got around to making a purchase.

How foolish!

Old Codes, New Chaos is sublime. The mix of influences is as broad as the horizon, and the use of samples is very intelligent.

It is very hard to pigeon-hole Fila into a musical category, so I wont even try.

But, to give you some clue, it will appeal to anyone with an eclectic taste, that enjoys electronica without being wedded to it.

And the comparisons? The crisp sounds of Orbital, the samples of The Orb, the beats of William Orbit, the melodies of the Stone Roses.

Praise indeed.

Come to me Fila Brazillia, take control of my CD player!

Fila Brazillia (who named themselves after a kind of show dog the Fila Brazilliero) Opended thier career with this gem... A very cerebral, very odd and yet beautiful dose of electronic bliss. Haveing a very early (FSOL, Orb)electronica sound this album nowadays would be noted as a classic rather then anything groundbreaking, however the rythem and ideas hold true to a unique and funky vibe that they have given since this debut. Fila are probably one of the most honest and fun sounding artists around and continue to do so very steadily, ever increasing their own funky psychedelic music made for third eye open and funky minds.

It's an excellent album as others have said. I have nothing else to add there.

HOWEVER, do not buy the MP3 version of this album from Amazon. The song "Serratia Marcescens" is cut in half; it should be about 4 minutes long but is only about 2 minutes long. Had to buy the song off of iTunes.

Fila Brazillia's debut album, Old Codes, New Chaos, may be a little rough around the edges, but it's still a classic. The house tempos of "Mermaids" and "Brazilification" defy the dancefloor with their complexity. "Serratia Marcescens" -- with spoken samples of scientific studies of LSD -- is worth the price of the album alone. "The Sheriff" is downtempo goodness, while "The Light of Jesus" is 100% gospel house. "Fila Funk" goes from switches tempo, but never gives up the groove. Even though this album is only the beginning, you can tell it's the beginning of greatness.

Fila Brazillia (who named themselves after a kind of show dog the Fila Brazilliero) Opended thier career with this gem... A very cerebral, very odd and yet beautiful dose of electronic bliss. Haveing a very early (FSOL, Orb)electronica sound this album nowadays would be noted as a classic rather then anything groundbreaking, however the rythem and ideas hold true to a unique and funky vibe that they have given since this debut. Fila are probably one of the most honest and fun sounding artists around and continue to do so very steadily, ever increasing their own funky psychedelic music made for third eye open and funky minds.