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Seeing that this album was first produced in 1995, it is safe to say that Alex Reece was playing music way ahead of his time, and way before the exploding popularity of the drum n bass subgenre of electronic music. What makes this collection of songs different from other dnb compilations is the fact that the music does not sound dated almost 7 years since it was first composed. I doubt many drum n bass acts can top what Reece has created years before the storm. Groundbreaking atmospheric drum n bass with a touch of jazz and funk mixed in. Very enjoyable listen, highly recommended.

I bought this CD when it was first released way back in the mid 90's. I hadn't listened to it for years until today and it still feels fresh and puts a smile back on your face. It is especially suited to sunny days because the songs flow at a steady pace and are uplifting. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in drum 'n bass lite.

Alex Reese may have finesse, but it is not with finesse alone that great albums are made. A little, sure, but too much gives way to a slick product instead of a crafty undertaking. Reese has his moments, though. "Acid Lab" is a terrific number, with spy movie-like keyboards and a jumping back rythm. But "Candle" comes off like stale elevator music, as does "Jazz Master" and "Ibiza." Reese's all-too-careful approach to the drum & bass genre results in mockery and simple boredom. Reese is what Kenny G. is for jazz: safe listening. The only danger you may encounter is scratching the disc while putting it back in its case, which may be a good thing. But some may prefer such a lifestyle, so I'll give it two stars for accessibility.

A mix of beats and funk, easy listening break from the usual hard beats

Who are you guys rating this cd a 4? I am very unpleased with my copy of Alex Reece. I thought the cuts sounded alright...but thats as good as it ever gets. Most of the songs are 6-7 minutes long with the same riff in cycle for most of that duration.
I'm one who can listen to cd's while I'm working and it makes a cd easier to listen to until you get used to it. Not so with Mr. Alex Reece's cd. I found listening to this cd while doing my chores make doing my chores seem to take longer. This sounds like old megaman gaming music. It's actually that bad. For everyone still wondering, I HATE THIS CD!

This guy is truely overlooked..may be he is not marketing himself right. I was first introduced to him on the Plug In and Turn On Vol 3 cd. He is one of the original drums and base innovaters. he music is very accesssable and he does not prefer to take mnay risks but that on no account makes this CD not enjoyable. The bass lines that he uses aare totally cool and very innovative. D&B can be a very redundant genre and despite that fact Reece brings us unique sounds. Every track on the CD is different in its own way. The reason i give this CD 4 stars is because this cd has major pit falls...not mnay..very few actually...but they are huge...they almost make you think what the hell was he thinking???..but they are compensated by the other excillent tracks..so overall this CD is an excillent buy and highly recomended..infact this cd is one of my favoirit CD's of all time...gurenteed you wont be dissapointd.