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Derek Chow | Vancouver | 10/05/2000

(2 out of 5 stars)

"INCredible take on the Dreem Teem group to do a compilation. The problem with INCredible comps are they are never mixed, and this is no exception.Side One, the boys give u all the newest 2 step commercial hits. Everythin from Wookie to Craig David ... with tones of Dreem teem and Artful Dodgers mixs to go around. However, there are just too many songs that sound the same, after awhile you just get tired of that constant R&B vocal and crave for a change. The beats are what attract me to the 2 step, however i found that the vocals on this compilation often over power the beat. There also lacks enough MCing and dark tracks to make this a tru album for the selectas!Side Two. A blast from the past! Mikee, Timmie, and DJ Spoony pick their favorite influential garage tracks from the past. I , personally , think tha the album is strong because of the different types of songs found on this side. You got the Gap Band, Crystal Waters, Jodeci, Roy Davis Jr. Also you find some early jungle and house tracks, such as a early Jeff Mills tune done under "True Faith".Based on the strength of the second disc, i gave this album a 3 out of 5. If you want a good 2 step album then try "Twice As Nice IN Ayia Nap" mixed by DJ Spoony, the album has everything for everyone and is probably the best 2 step mix album i came across. As for this album, i am probably gonna just listen to the second disc and throw the other disc in a pile of cds that i dont listen to."

A very Solid 2-Cd Collection from The "INCredible" label....

fetish_2000 | U.K. | 02/13/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Amongst Garage's most respected Dj's/Producers, compile a mix album for the "INCredible" label.....having been considered among the best producers of garage music, their track selection is just magnificent.....the sublime "Sorry (I Didn't Know) " by 'Monsta Boy / Denzie', rubs shoulders with tracks such as 'Destiny Child's', "Say My Name", and well as Recognised chart successes such as `Artful Dodger's`, "Woman Trouble" & `Crystal Waters' "Gypsy Woman", but the piece de resistance, undoubtedly has to be `Davis, Roy Jr's' genre-bending "Gabriel", that is as far more than a limited Garage music Comparison....with the delicate soul sung chorus, lifting the song to unimaginable heights. This mix isn't just limited to generic 2-step either, there are several remixed versions from other genres of music, such as `Leviticus' ` D'n'b / breakbeat classic "The burial" & soul Diva `Angie Stone's' "No More Rain (In This Cloud)", reworked to add a touch of diversification is this fantastic effort from The Dreem Team."