Winter Ceremony (Howie B Left Foot Mix) - Sacred Spirits
Loops Of Fury - The Chemical Brothers
Snake Hips - FSOL
Extremis (Qattara Remix) - Hal
Track Listings (13) - Disc #2
Absurd (Landslide Mix) - Fluke
Salsa With Mesquite - Y-Ziq
Ostiak (CP Emporium Mix) - Hal
Water From A Vine Leaf - William Orbit
Smokebelch II - The Sabres Of Paradise
Crystal Clear (Clear, Like An Unmuddied Lake) - The Grid
Space Diary 1 - Brian Eno & Jah Wobble
Sleep 2 - Paul Schutze
Spiritual Invocation - Air
Lizard Point - Brian Eno
Mr. Lullaby Should Have Rocked You - David Toop
Their Memories - Harold Budd & Brian Eno
Home - David Sylvian
"Extremis," the truly lame single on which X-Filer Gillian Anderson makes the first of what will likely be many bad career moves, sounds and feels like electronica's death knell. The rest of Disc one here redeems the genre... more » with fine body slams by Fluke and Chemical Bros. Disc two delves into the past with ambient trips by David Sylvian, Brian Eno, and William Orbit, among others. --Jeff Bateman« less
"Extremis," the truly lame single on which X-Filer Gillian Anderson makes the first of what will likely be many bad career moves, sounds and feels like electronica's death knell. The rest of Disc one here redeems the genre with fine body slams by Fluke and Chemical Bros. Disc two delves into the past with ambient trips by David Sylvian, Brian Eno, and William Orbit, among others. --Jeff Bateman
This is the first of many GREAT career moves for Anderson
Kim | US | 03/25/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Extremis is great. Mysterious, and honest about human beings inner thoughts when it comes to the subjects of passion and confusion. Gillian's soft mysterious voice captures the mood of this song and creates a wonderful preview to the remaining wonderful tracks. i highly DIS agree with the editorial review, and commend Anderson on this compilation."
Excellent concept, but spotty choices
Kim | 08/25/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I really admire Gillian for opening herself up to criticism by working on an album like this. Not every person in the spotlight is secure enough in their knowledge of a subject outside of their area of fame to contribute to it, and I feel that she has done well here. Most of the tracks are excellent, and I especially liked the Chemical Brothers and Orbit tracks (even though the Orbit one is on almost every techno compilation known to man). Extremis isn't very innovative, but it's well done, and her voice contributed nicely. However, several of the tracks felt like they were filler, and the Extremis remix was unnecessary. This would have been a better album if it had been limited to one disc."
Well Worth Your Time!
Kim | 04/25/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like techno/electronica, you are going to love this album. There is a good cross-sampling of songs that give you a flavor of the artists featured. I ended up buying other CDs after hearing some of the selections featured here. I first heard this CD compilation from a friend at work who shares my taste in music and had to buy a copy of my own. I didn't realize that it was compiled by Gillian Anderson until I came to Amazon.com to buy it. Don't base your purchase decision on what some of the "reviewers" have to say about their personal feelings for Ms. Anderson, the artists and selections featured on this compilation are great. If you don't believe me, then sample the selections for yourself on this page."
Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim | 11/06/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This one was dropped on my desk by a friend. Didnt know it was Gillian Anderson on the first cut until I came out here to buy it. Very rightous. If you like Beramundy samplers or the techno cuts from 'Hackers' then this CD is definitely something you want!!"
Very Good!!!
Annabethfan | California | 08/07/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you are a techno fan, then this c.d is a must-have!!! I have to admit that I only checked out this c.d because I am a huge Gillian Anderson fan but after listening to it I totally forgot she compiled the songs and even sang one herself. I really enjoyed listening to it and am now a fan of techno. My reason for this review is that if you are not a Gillian Anderson fan, then you don't have to put down this c.d or ignore it because you see her name on the cover. It has a lot of great material and any techno fan will love it. And if you are a Gillian Anderson fan, then more power to ya because this is one more thing that you can enjoy of hers!"