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- Summary: The Dutch electronic artist, known most recently for his remix of Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation," releases his fifth studio album.
- Record Label: Nettwerk
- Genre(s): Electronic
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Positive: 2 out of 8
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Mixed: 5 out of 8
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Negative: 1 out of 8
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His fifth album puts the Dutchman in the company of the Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx and Paul Oakenfold: those rare dance producers who have the artistic fortitude to create a fully realized, addictive long-player.
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Alternative PressJXL's enthusiastic proficiency is largely consistent throughout. [Apr 2008, p.162]
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Q MagazineThere's a slightly dated stadium-house feel to th rest.... Still, when he thrills, he truly thrills. [Apr 2008, p.108]
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Not enough to raise him above "the guy who remixed Elvis" and no great disappointment either.
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Under The RadarTom Holkenborg returns with a dance album that's likely to appeal to the 13-year-old videogamer. [Spring 2008, p.88]
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Lackluster sound quality, predictable track construction, and the utter absence of emotional push and/or pull yield a record that comes off more like a product placement than a work of art.
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From the shirtless thunder of the title track to the shrill electroclash cover of Siouxzee and the Banshee’s 'Cities of Dust' and 'Mad Pursuit,' a moody attempt at sextronica, the real question is, what is the intended audience for this admittedly diverse yet inexplicably dated collection of electronic tunes?
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Positive: 0 out of 1
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Mixed: 1 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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JoeB.Mar 25, 2008A bit repetitve and long on every song.
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