GU41 Naples

[el presidente Highsteppa]

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It's more of a concert performance than it is a DJ mix I find. There was a review I read posted on Global Underground's facebook page that summed it up as being GU evolving - going beyond just recreating a straightforward DJ mix and trying to bring something more to the table.

I really like it, very enjoyable home listening with a proper set of headphones.

[unkle]

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Not bad, Sounds like a rock band mixed with electronic music,
Good tracks, good re-versions, some confusing moments
but in general a good comp. I like it.

[ddr]

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Not bad, Sounds like a rock band mixed with electronic music,
Good tracks, good re-versions, some confusing moments
but in general a good comp. I like it.

agreed.. one track in particular with the female singing vocals early on Disc 2 had me shut it off last night. skipped over it and giving the rest of Disc 2 a reboot now... great so far.

compilation reminds me of his 'Living in my Headphones' mix he did a couple years ago.

[progressive420]

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if its anything like Living in my Headphones mix, i will be pleased.

[progressive420]

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Ok....so i am probably going to get shit for this, but.....

I REALLY like this mix, the second disc begins so well. I need to go over the 1st one again but so far I love it. its different, but thats why i like it. Lavelle may or may not be a great live dj, I dont know because ive not heard many of his live sets and never saw him live.
Regardless of his live skills, he fuckin ROCKS it in the studio. When he "produces" a mix album in the studio hes magical. Does remind me of Living in my Headphones mix, which was damn good. So...I guess i really am a Lavelle fan, his other GUs werent great but other things i have heard from him are quite good

Please dont misunderstand this statement, because Sasha is far above Lavelle but this almost reminded me of a Sasha studio album, guess Charlie May's influence rubbed off a little.

[floridaorange]

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[ger stokes]

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Loved this. Disc one is the better of the two discs.

[progressive420]

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I have to say, I genuinely enjoy the fuck out of this comp. Its been my fav cd the week or two.

[Troklo]

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Just finishing CD 1 now and all I can say is that I really love this. I've always liked UNKLE but this mix is excellent, would strongly recommend it to all.
If CD 2 is also as good we might have the compilation of the year on our hands.

[progressive420]

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I agree, this is one of the best mixes ive heard in years. Im very impressed. It is an addictive set. Lavelle wins for sure

[djkix]

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Last I listened to Lavelle was probably 11 years ago... I just remember him doing lots of breakbeat and lots of builds and drops (pre-EDM dra drops lol). That's all... bleh.

Edit: Ok, listened to both CDs... didn't do it for me. Too spacey, not dance-tracks... I know it's that experimental rock stuff DJs like to play at the end of their sets (Diggers does this too) but the whole album is like Sasha's mixmag set. Wanted dance choons... not to be found here.

[thebanned1]

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just bought it.... pretty decent imo

[unkle]

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I still enjoy this one, a lot. finally GU made a decent job
with lavelle after the last comps, very bad some of them, by the way,
Gu seems to recover some of creidibility, by now.

[progressive420]

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Listened to it again today, i also still really like it. Its a keeper for sure. Good addition to GU and hopefully a sign that theyre back in full force

[PartyInGreece]

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Excellent work. Gonna address some things I saw in the comments:

GU had been sold to Ministry of Sound and I think that's when some of those odd releases came out... GU 040 with Solomun was the official relaunch of the label under the original ownership. I never did find out if it was both of the "fat lads" or just one.

In regards to people talking about the mix cd being over...yeah that's true but GU was always about a lot more than mix cd's. It was about a lifestyle...it was about information. It was an exclusive package with photography and extended liner notes. It was dedicated to giving the purchaser access to what a city was like and what dance music culture surrounding the event was all about. I don't think that that kind of packaging is over. Sure, the CD's or the mixes can be downloaded on iTunes and in the case of GU 041, there was a digital booklet included. I think the people who buy these albums want a peace of history. I bought the super deluxe edition of this because it's something tactile and I want to have it forever. I actually bought the album on i-tunes as well just to have the individual tracks, unmixed.

I found the album to be excellent. Some people referred to it more as a studio album.....I'd say that's accurate...it does remind me of Sasha's involver but I think this is much, much better (thought I must say Invol<3r is the best and that too is masterfully crafted). I've listened to it regularly since I got it a couple months ago or whenever it came out. It's beautiful...it's timeless....it's making me excited for what they do next.