Decksandrumsandrockandroll: 20th Anniversary Edition

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Propellerheads: Will White (drums); Alex Gifford. Additional personnel: Chris Lawson, Mike Thomas (guitar); De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Shirley Bassey, Corin. "Take California" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Propellerheads' DECKSANDDRUMSANDROCKANDROLL shows the techno genre for the cultural chemistry experiment it is--as each new element is dropped into the stew, it changes every other element and is itself changed. Able to use any sound source available, be it live or recorded, these modern scientists literally have all of musical history to work (or play) with. Sticking primarily to samples of musical instruments, each song goes in a new and different direction, sharing only the common denominator of cool, often jazzy drum loop backbeats and a devotion to explosive musical invention. "Velvet Pants" melds multiple jazz tracks with vocal samples and scratches to create a frenetic, energetic atmosphere in a mix which redefines each of its constituent parts--The legendary Shirley Bassey saves the band a little wear and tear on their samplers by appearing in person--her soulful, chilling vocal provides the album with one of many standout tracks. De La Soul slows things down on "360 Degrees (Oh Yeah?)" with a mellow rap which is, in their own words, "Ol' School like Ed Koch." The Jungle Brothers provide tongue-twisting vocals on "You Want It Back," a fast-paced, sexy thrill ride.