"To my mind, this is the best work that LTJ Bukem has released and probably will ever release. I remember when I was first introduced to this album back in 1996. Little did I know how much of a profound effect that Mixmag volume 3 would have had on me. Back then, I was still relatively new to the genre of drum & bass and I have to say that this album spoiled me in the worst way possible. Since listening, I have used this album as my benchmark for what quality drum & bass should sound like and I am sorry to say that not many such songs/albums/compilations have come near to this high standard that LTJ Bukem has set. Mixmag volume 3 is much more than a simple compilation as it possesses the ability to either calm you down and centre you if you want to study, or it can hype you up and make you rather excited before heading to a club. It takes you on a sweet and peaceful aurally imaginative journey no matter how many times you listen to it. The selection of the songs based mainly on deep rolling basslines, complex beat patterns and a melodic twist make this album irresistable and among the best put together I have seen in a while. Pure electro-percussive ear candy at many beats per minute. Never have I come across music that can serve a dual purpose at the whim of your deciding how you want it to make you feel. To any discerning conoceur of drum & bass and to anyone starting to discover the genre, this album is for you as it represents one of the greatest achievements from one of the most influential players in the industry. An excellent work of art."
Book'em Dano
inner+depth | Orange County, CA USA | 03/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm diggin' the "Hawaii Five-O" intro. This album introduced me to the smooth sounds of Drum N Bass. I've bought 5 copies of this album. This was before I had a CD burner to make back-up copies of my music, but thats how much I like it. Ever since this mixed CD I have keeped up with all of the LTJ Bukem projects. If you don't know, know you know!!!"
Great mix but the amazon tracklist is all wrong
O. P. Story | 11/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I found this for 3 bucks at a hastings...and you can too! B/c it is severly overpriced on amazon!!!
Tracklisting:
1 Fokus-On Line
2 Seba & Lotek-Sonic Winds
3 Funky Technicians-Airtight
4 Code Of Practice-Can We Change The Future (Sounds Of Life Remix)
5 PFM-One & Only
6 Source Direct-Exit 9
7 JMJ & Richie-Free La Funk (PFM Remix)
8 Future Bound-Sorrow (Unreleased Mix)
9 Intense-Streams Of Thought
10 FBD Project-Just Visiting Mars
11 LTJ Bukem-Music"
You Gotta Have This C.D.!
O. P. Story | 09/09/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard this way back in the day when it first surfaced, and it was my first drum and bass/jungle expierience. Its one of those cd's that never leaves your head and you always go back to listen to it. If you are having a bad day, pop this in your headphones, lay back, relax, enjoy a fattie, and it will melt your stress away! well done Bukem!"
!ltj bukem - mekub jlt!
dharmacrush | Portland, OR USA | 01/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"who else but a musical genius could make music that is truly moody/introspective and so completely funky/danceable at the same? that's why this cd earns five stars!"