Liquid Gold
C. Hiatt | Minneapolis, Minnesota United States | 07/22/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Dj Cam (Laurent Daumail) comes full circle hittin' on all cylinders with his latest Hip-Hop/ Jazz excursion. This latest compilation on Cam's now infamous underground label (Inflamable) proves that the "audio alchemist" continues to serve up the rawest beats, jazz loops, and still manages a cut or two that pays homage to hip hop's greatest talents. He's evolved but he still maintains that edge that's made him popular amongst hip hop and jazz aficianados. After the first few rotations I likened this compilation to some of his best work to date including his debut "Mad Blunted Jazz". Featuring classic Cam jazz riffs as well as some well orchestrated string arrangements that were prominent on his other instrumental, and equally monumental, album "Substances", the album deserves top shelf status. The beats and cuts are strong and tight and when coupled with Cam's laid back yet hard hitting style this is one that anyone who's been into the underground scene would be privileged to give heavy rotation to. Those in the know, know and those that aren't play 50 cent. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that I'd rather have two new tracks rather than the "Espionage" and "Love Junkee" remixes.**The Japanese version includes a second "Espionage" remix that is deliciously cut up. Still, if your a Cam fan you'll want it and if you're not...you haven't been to the underground.
**An additional note: The Imported UK version does have Copy control so it won't play on Windows Media Player. As a result, I was unable to get it transfered onto my MP3 player. The Japanese version is not copy controlled and did play using Windows Media Player and was able to transfer to my MP3 player.
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Track Listings (12) - Disc #1