Phil K - Y4K

[refine]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

as a phil follower for a long time i found this cd possibly his worst mix comp.

the flow of the mix wasnt really up to his usual standard and i think the tunes were lacking in quality bar lusine, the fart remix and serpent.

sure it had its proggy moments but i wouldnt really call it a "progressive breaks" mix....more on the dirty side of things considering it was mixed for the y4k series.

maybe i was expecting too much or maybe its a sign of how pathetic some of the breaks that are out at the moment are.... especially when one of the most talented djs championing the sound struggles to deliver.

[asdf_admin]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

^^^ wow. really?

was it too light or too dark?

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Re: Phil K - Y4K

im just more a fan of his deeper, grindy, progressive breaks and twisted 4/4. all of which he hasnt really been playing recently because a) hes been labelled as a "breaks dj" and b) the sound has died in the arse

this has the more bouncy, riffy edge of breaks strewn through it that i personally dont like.

oh and i like dark da da as well cos i used it in a mix of mine not long ago

[asdf_admin]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

i am a huge fan of dark, deep and dirty.

Nice to hear "an" input about the CD. I think i will sample before I buy this one.

Thx.

[skahound]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

especially when one of the most talented djs championing the sound struggles to deliver.

[robbie y]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

have to keep in mind that it is a Y4K album and as such it is going to be mostly breaks.

there are some killer trademark 4/4 tunes on there though.

here is a review if anyone cares:

http://www.residentadvisor.net/review_view.asp?id=2784

robbie y

[evangelion]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

Haven't heard a Phil K mix yet that I haven't liked...don't see why this one will be any different. Dude definitely knows his way around some breaks. Maybe he has been labeled a "breaks" DJ...but I would take that as a compliment, seeing as how good he is at it.

[cmike61]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

Those of you familar with the Y4K series definately know what to expect here....sample before you buy is always a good idea....definately not another "Therapy Sessions" mix....the man has sublime skills though and it is growing on me with each listen.....

IMO that the "Past Lessons, Future Theories" and "Hybrid" Y4K compilations will still be played by me long after this one settles on the shelf.......

[demonAfro]

Re: Phil K - Y4K

I agree with cmike61, this CD is not a patch on Phil's Therapy Sessions mix. It is a great mix with some awesome tunes, it just lacks some flow and at times feels a bit stilted. This may be due to it being overshadowed by OS_02, which is in a league of its own. Most definitely worth a listen, but imo doesn't showcase all of Phil's abilities.