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Ironically, the fact that there are so many vocals really saves Mind Elevation from being the first bland record by Nightmares on Wax; as it is, there's something to focus on for those few tracks where the old production genius just doesn't seem to be there anymore.
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UncutThe perfect soundtrack to summer in the city. [Oct 2002, p.111]
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Maybe while stoned it makes sense, but sober, Mind Elevation is more confusing than uplifting.
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MojoThe cumulative effect is wildly narcotic. [Oct 2002, p.100]
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Q MagazineThis friskier, fresher take on Evelyn's previous fare is especially well judged bearing in mind that the last thing the world needs is another chill-out album. [Sep 2002, p.111]
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Alternative PressA blissed-out menagerie of subtly morphing beats and elegant melodies within a dub framework. [Oct 2002, p.88]
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MagnetThe album fares best when Evelyn lets his sampler do the talking. [#56, p.101]
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BlenderLike Morcheeba at their worst. [#10, p.124]
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UrbWhile meticulously arranged, Mind Elevation contains its share of anonymous, carbon-copy beats. [Sep 2002, p.104]
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Most of this album, basically, doesn't work.
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This time out, the beats are more energetic, the tunes feature more vocals, and there's a slightly poppier feel that makes it harder to get lost in than some of their previous, more spaced-out efforts.
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A good chunk of soulful melody tinged with delightful, lackadaisical vocals and reggae vibrations.
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MixerIf you liked previous Nightmares On Wax material, this one won't do it for you, as Evelyn's music has grown more vocal-based and less "stony."
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BrianJ.Sep 12, 2002lots of brilliant beats and vocals but in general a bit confusing