• Record Label: 13 Amp
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2002
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

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  1. JakeP.
    Jul 6, 2002
    9
    i dont know the guy but would like to know he manages to sound like 10 - 20 in one go... i.e. i wouldnt say its its accessible to all as mojo man says but still, however, would like to know to what extent mr holmes plays his own on this one...ive got some of his stuff where he clearly uses hitherto unheard gear, my ultimate question is, is, the balance between FBSlim and personal i dont know the guy but would like to know he manages to sound like 10 - 20 in one go... i.e. i wouldnt say its its accessible to all as mojo man says but still, however, would like to know to what extent mr holmes plays his own on this one...ive got some of his stuff where he clearly uses hitherto unheard gear, my ultimate question is, is, the balance between FBSlim and personal genius..all comments pls handle with care Expand
  2. ChristopherM.
    Jul 8, 2002
    10
    No question, it's a 10.
  3. RossMcD
    May 28, 2002
    9
    Fucking excellent!!!
  4. CrazyHorse
    Jul 28, 2002
    10
    hopefully this will kick start the career of Sixto Rodriguez ~30 yearrs after he recorded Sugarman (first track on CD) hehehh
  5. diggerb
    Oct 29, 2004
    10
    I lent it out and ain;t seen it since and I'm goin' to buy it again!
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84

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Uncut
    80
    It is really his unsurpassed ability to access tracks that time forgot that makes this album so great. [May 2002, p.96]
  2. A mix album of sheer quality.... This should be the soundtrack to every party this summer.
  3. Mojo
    80
    Holmes's genius is to create a space in which these records are not only at home, but where they shine. [Apr 2002, p.128]