Bricolage

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Released in the spring of 1997, Bricolage was Amon Tobin's debut album for Ninja Tune which followed audio excursions for the now-legendary London imprint Ninebar. While his work became increasingly cinematic, this earlier material has more of a sense of fidget about it--with Bricolage actually defined as "something constructed by using whatever comes to hand". Whether reigning in "Easy Muffins" crunching low-end through touches of woodwind or attempting to calm the double-speed beats of "Yasawa" with sun drenched, Hawaiian guitar--juxtaposition is the key. The raging drum and bass which slipped into this album offers the ultimate extreme--amphetamine-raddled percussionists guided by a drunken Miles Davis playing for all they're worth before collapsing into a pile of swaying, half-speed jazz orchestration. It's an enjoyable fusion of down-tempo lounging and terrifying beat throw-downs. --Kingsley Marshall

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Customer reviews

review by: mindpower7 date: 2007-09-10 rating:
On another level altogether
This is one of the most fascinating, absorbing and amazing records ever made in my opinion. Perhaps I'll comment more fully in due course, but for now, I'll just say that if you're considering buying this, go ahead! I can't imagine anyone who's interested in electronic music being anything other than delighted with their purchase!

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review by: sachas34 date: 2005-05-06 rating:
The musical genius of the 21st century.
Amon Tobin is absolutely, unbelievably fantastic. I urge you to acquire his stuff. If you're a music fan and a music player, this is for you. I wrote this review purely to counter the negative one below me: mate, by the sounds of it YOU don't have any rhythm - Amon is the king of pulse. I am just continually amazed by every song I hear by this guy, I listen to them all from the start to finish... Can I end by saying that Amon Tobin and perfection go hand in hand?

Totally original, top-class beats, relaxing, mind-blowing...

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review by: date: 2005-03-29 rating:
Debut for Ninja Tunes� Finest
Amon Tobin's first album for Ninja Tunes fuses Jazz craziness with thoughtful jungle style rhythms.

'Stoney Street' is an excellent opener, a more laid back sound that helps to show off some of the wilder beats and breaks of the album. 'Yasawas' introduces us to Amon's darker side, which he explores far more in later offerings, but for me it is on of his best tunes. Other high points include the manic 'Creatures' and 'Chomp Samba' and the more atmospheric 'Wires and Snakes.'

Although he occasionally loses a bit of direction, this can be forgiven on such a long and exploratory album, and as a whole 'Bricolage' is a consistently engaging and very enjoyable listen.

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review by: herechicky date: 2002-12-09 rating:
definately worth a listen
I had noticed that a lot of my cds were from the same labels and so i wanted to inject a bit of fresh blood. After editing my recommendations on amazon this was suggested and i am glad it was.
I suppose comparisons can be made to squarepusher but i find Tobin more hip/hop and less in your face that mr jenkinson. that is not to say this is a weak release, far from it, just a different approach. I am in the process of collecting his back catalog. so, yawn, if you like the Warp and Rephlex output then i suggest you give this a spin.


review by: date: 2001-08-16 rating:
Drum n bass jazz for the future,ingenious and intense.
A beautifully constructed album which launches you on a journey into an altered, twisted,musical world .Sinister washes of sound, badass breakbeats and killer basslines,Amon Tobin has taken drum n bass to a new level,bridging the gap between intelligent jungle and the darker horrorcore sound of the early days.

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