Additional videos from Music By Cavelight - various [DVD]
On his second solo outing, NYC's BLOCKHEAD, who's best known as top-shelf hip-hop producer for AESOP ROCK, CAGE, et al nourishes his beat with layered electronics, delving into DJ Shadow-esque weaves of city-scapes and rol... more »ling headnodica which lends itself more to the electronic/composition set than any of his previous instrumental production. Comes with a bonus DVD of short films based on the music from his last LP, "Music by Cavelight."« less
On his second solo outing, NYC's BLOCKHEAD, who's best known as top-shelf hip-hop producer for AESOP ROCK, CAGE, et al nourishes his beat with layered electronics, delving into DJ Shadow-esque weaves of city-scapes and rolling headnodica which lends itself more to the electronic/composition set than any of his previous instrumental production. Comes with a bonus DVD of short films based on the music from his last LP, "Music by Cavelight."
CD Reviews
Next level sh*t
C. ELLIS | Indianapolis, IN | 10/27/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A friend of mine gave me Blockhead's first album and I loved it. Then I heard it through the grapevine that there was a new disc coming out, so I pre-ordered it. I don't think I've ever been so pleased with a decision of mine in my entire life.
This may be the most creatie, one-of-a-kind album I've ever heard. It touches on just about every style of music there is, but it flows together much better than a lot of other artists who try to experiment with a wide range of music genres, to only show just how hard they're trying.
It's along the same lines as the first album, but just years and years and years ahead of it.
If you like Nightmares on Wax, Bonobo, Four Tet, St. Germain, etc, etc, then this CD will literally define your collection."
Not Mind-Blowing
Nell H. Bonaparte | Portland | 12/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is definitely not mind-blowing. But, there are no throw-away tracks on this CD, and it puts up a strong performance. I bought this CD on a whim, at my record store, and I was not dissapointed. I disagree with you all who says he tromps new ground and is the new generation. He isn't. But he makes bomb tracks, and I respect that. Buy this CD."
If you like your beats dusty
Enrique Fernandez | miami FL | 10/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Downtown Science is Blockhead's second album, and if you loved the first one as much as I did, you will not be dissapointed.The beats are as dusty as ever, and the attention to detail is impeccable.Evry track is a stormer.Plus it comes with the dvd which I haven't finished watching yet, but adds a whole new dimension to his previous album.One of the best Ninja Tune releases ever in my opinion.Flawless."
The Block Is Hot {4 Stars}
Norfeest | Washington DC USA | 12/10/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Normally, it's a pretty arduous task for an artist to follow up a brilliant debut album with, at the very least, equally potent material. That doesn't seem to be the case for Blockhead. While Downtown Science is on par with Music By Cavelight, the sound is distinctly laid back. Blockhead crafts smoky, mellow themes that were inspired by his native town, Manhattan, New York. While there isn't as much joie de vivre this time around, there is plenty of originality oozing from this set. It just comes from a different angle this time around. Think of this Blockhead release as more of a side step than a step backward."
You might need to buy new speakers
Derek R. Harding | az | 02/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"small whimpy speakers won't allow the listener to fully experience blockhead's delicious robust beats presented as the main course for this album. excellent samples and song construction highlight the beats perfectly. i would say that he sounds more like rjd2 than shadow, but definitely in a class of his own."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1