Customer Reviews

Remedy

5 star:		(69)
4 star:		(26)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

I reluctantly picked up this album looking for a pumpin' house CD, and I definitely got my money's worth. It is an excellent mix of house, samba, and all-around fun-kay beats. It's easy to listen to all the way through, my favorite tracks being the eerie but solid intro "Rendez-vu," the slick, danceable(?) "Yo-Yo," and the single "Red Alert" which blew me away with its earth-shattering bass line the first time I heard it. If you aren't yet a fan of house, this album could very well change your outlook. It's an up-beat, ingenuitive album with pumpin' head-shakin' tunes that will not cease to entertain you.

House usually isn't my thing, but because 'Remedy' really defies classification it's usually just lumped into this category for convenience. But there's a hell of a lot else happening on this CD. Of course, the big songs ('Red Alert', 'Rendez-Vu' and 'Jump and Shout') were what made Remedy big in the first place and will probably get you hooked initially, along with 'Always be there', which would have to be one of the most erotic songs of 1999. But it's the funky little touches (Gemilude, Sneakalude) and straight-out weirdness of some songs (Same old show) which will keep you snapping your fingers and singing along to your discman for months to come. Nice one.

I'm a long time Jaxx freak, but havent loved everything that these two have put out. This album was a chancey buy and after my second go around thru the track list, I must say this is definitely one of my favorites of all time.

Felix and Simon shine so brightly on this album. Their creativity is absolutely ASTOUNDING! They both are really maturing in their craft and it is very apparent with this release.

From the very first song to the last, there is always something new to catch with every listen. Ranging from the super-simplistic groove of "Being with You" to the ultra-complex/how-in-the-world-did-they-do-THAT? layered jam, like "Always Be There", this CD delivers.

I believe that most house fanatics will fall in love with this album, as I have. A few of the songs have taken a few listens to grow on me but they are all great.. and the cameo appearances by DJ Sneak and Gemini were an excellent surprise.

I just wish that the flipside of "Same old Show" (on the vinyl) would have made it to the CD. Maybe it will be on the next full length...

This album was great, probably one of the most innovative house albums of the year.

The Bassment Jaxx, who's been around for years, finally come out with their debut album. The album is very dubby and sample alot of Jazz, Hiphop, Salsa sounds.

As the trance phenonmenon seems to spread throughout the Dance scene, Bassment Jaxx seem to re-invent the meaning of House music. Each song posses a unique characteristic to it. Rendez-vous having a very ol skool disco song, while Yo-Yo would be what you track full of bangin beats. Their first single off the album "red alert" is a very clubby song that has screaming vocals and a repetitive recycle beats. "Being with U" is always on the play list among everyone from Roger Sanchez to Eric Moriello, this is a slow down, kind of garage feeling track.

This is an awesome album for people like house music. Some people from America may not understand it, because they generally label every techno, comparing everyting to such Big Beat artists like Chemical Brothers, Norman Cook, and Prodigy. The Dance scene is much bigger and broader than some people think.

But all the house heads would love this wide diverse album. It may be the year of the Trance but nobody said that House was dead.

Man, five years later and Bingo Bango still gets me jumping. Remedy blows my mind, the Jaxx first is still their best. There seemed to be a peak in big beat techno right around this time, Fat Boy Slim was all over and the Chemical Brothers and Propellarheads were keeps us moving, but Basement Jaxx stand out as the strongest of the lot. This is the heavy gum that doesn't seem to fade in flavor. Nothing gets everyone out on the dance floor faster, nothing gets me smiling like the Jaxx beat. Enjoy.

when you read the reviews of this cd, dont disregard the ones that gave it 5 stars and said things like "omg! this is the best ever! ive never danced so much in my life! this is mad-phat!"

the reason they sound so incoherent and excitable is probably because they are listening to the album while writing the review.
you see, they just can't help it. this album takes all the words and coherence out of your mouth. all you can do is "wooooooo!"

youve already read (or will soon) about which tunes are hits, etc. so i wont bother. i will mention that "same old show" is a nifty little spin on house music. you see, most dance tunes have a 4 or 8 (double 4, you see?) count. they go 1, 2, 3, 4, repeat.
Same Old Show goes 7 and repeats. you dont get a grasp on that until you hear it. its a rather nifty effect.

anyways that aside, everyone either loves or hates the BJaxx.. i dont understand the haters, but i guess everyone gets their opinion.

this is a dance album that sounds like it was done live.
take it or leave it, its an essential.

More proof that the best dance music in the world never gets airplay. These guys from across the pond have delivered some of the most intricate, energetic, catchy, danceable music I have ever heard. This is a great REMEDY from the crappy "Baby look at us" techno that really involves no talent at all. From Red Alert to Rendez-Vu to Yo-Yo to Same Old Show and much more, I need to hear more of these guys.

If you have not heard this band then you must, they turn the faceless and forgettable world of dance music into one of namedropping fabulousness. The tracks are catchy, funky, rocking and ever so slightly barmy. Not a track on the album could be accussed of sounding like any other, these guys have a knack for celebrating and trendifying the nafist samples and embedding them in your head in a naughtily, wonderful, hypnotic manner! An absolute "must have" album purchase.

This is a rare album that is great all around, and at the same time is able to incorporate many styles of music into on package. There are all sorts of dance styles mixed in this album, but they all add up to one good time. This is one that just gets better and better as you listen to it. Definitely a great party album. The Funky dance levels are just off the wall in this release, and it can't help but to put a smile across your face when you hear some of these songs.

Most of these are really good house tracks. Rendez-vu, Yo-Yo, Red Alert fit in this category. Jump n' Shout is a really funky track that'll really make you want to jump n' shout. Bingo Bango changes things up a little and gives you a more salsa, Latin-type dance number that's lots of fun while Stop 4 Love is a slower, extremely beautiful track. Things get a little dark with Don't Give Up, but then Being with U gives you a nice cool-down, chill-out-from-all-the-dancing, track.

All and all this album is all about having a good time and getting up to dance. If you aren't dancing when listening to this one, or at least you're not wanting to get up and dance, then I don't know what is wrong with you. All and all one of my best CDs. Compared to Rooty, I think Rooty has some better tracks, but Remedy is definitely better on the whole. A whole lot of good stuff for a whole lot of people. This album seems to be a lot more complete then Rooty. My recommendation is if you like dance music, then pick this up.

Rendez-vu is arguably the best dance track of the 90's. It never leaves your head; the immense layering of the song creates a lush and fresh sound that's mellow and dark yet hopeful. Let's face it, the tunes that are mellow and melodic are the ones that send the chills up our spine. Basically, Rendez-vu is worth the price of the album ALONE. It's a bonus that the rest of the album is produced in the spirit of this track. The rest of the album ain't bad, but Rendez-vu most effectively encapsulates the potential these guys have.