Metro Area

Metro Area (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 22, 2002)
• Original Release Date: October 22, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Environ
• ASIN: B00006LA3F
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #148,485 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Metro Area's first (and so far sole) album compiles 3 years of 12" masterpieces. Drawing material from their first 4 singles, Morgan Geist and Darshan Jersani compile new edits of their out of print classics such as "Caught Up," and "Machine Vibes." The addition of new gems like "Dance Reaction" only add to the album's like-new luster. As for unaltered time-tested classics, check "Atmosphrique" (their most recognizable track) and the equally large "Orange Alert." This digital version also includes 3 tracks not available on the vinyl: "Muira," "Strut," and the track that could be their finest moment, "Pina." Recommended. --Turntable Lab

Product Description
Morgan Geist & partner in crime Darshan Jesrani melds distinct sonic signature into an 80s influence soulful tech-funk that's hard to describe. This compiles new edits of undergound 12" hits & 4 fresh new jams hinting towards future sonic horizons.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ALL THE WAY DOWN...OOH, YOU MAKE MY LOOOVE...COME DOWN!!!, November 6, 2003

By	Darrell L. Lee "dlatrell" (Jackson, MS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a 70s/80s child...Growing up in the days of roller skates, break dancin', parachute pants and jerry curls. Metro Area's CD brought back a lot of fund memories of yesteryear with a whole new flava. This baby is "JAMMIN'"--to use an old 80s vernacular. I wasn't impressed at first sample, but after reading the reviews online, I decided to give it a try. The boys of Metro Area mixed the old with the new in a very stylistic way! And although they haven't reinvented the wheel so to speak, they have flawlessly mastered this style of music by making it sound fresh and reminiscent of days gone by via the use of hand claps/finger snaps, drum machines, disco gurgles and synthesizers. This is clearly a CD meant for the dance floor, but this baby can really be played anytime--Just try not to bop your head, shake that thang, or tap your feet to this one! Every song is a stand out track and a DJ's fantasy! "FUNKY FRESH!"

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Back to basics, November 11, 2002

By	Freedom of Speech (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This is the stuff we used to be made of. These songs are just your very basic old school house instrumentations. But done to perfection. About 75% of this record will make you smile or just dance. I ride to it in my car and nothing can touch me. I am just cruisin'. You know? Its all good.
I gave this record a four because not every single song on this CD is excellent, but there is nothing on here that isn't listenable.
Check this CD out.
If you like any old school music - you will love this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What the ... this CD is incredible, January 3, 2003

By	Gibby - See all my reviews

I was turned onto metro area by listening to a nude dimensions CD(Caught up). I must have listened to this song 40x in a row. When I bought their album I swear when I say that I listen to it every single day and if Im not listening to it I am playing it in my mind. This is THE BEST CD I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! Its got great bass and mixes genres like disco, 80s pop, house, and funk. If you dont buy this cd and pass this on to ten other people bad things will happen to you.