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Track Listings
| 1. Best foot forward |
| 2. Building steam with a grain of salt |
| 3. Number song |
| 4. Changeling |
| 5. Transmission (1) |
| 6. What does your soul look like (part 4) |
| 7. Untitled |
| 8. Stem/Long stem |
| 9. Transmission (2) |
| 10. Mutual slump |
| 11. Organ donor |
| 12. Why hip hop sucks in '96 |
| 13. Midnight in a perfect world |
| 14. Napalm brain/Scatter brain |
| 15. What does your soul look like (2) (part 1 - blue sky revisit) |
| 16. Transmission (3) |
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DJ Shadow, a.k.a. Josh Davis, could be credited with bringing newfound introspection to the gloating sounds of hip-hop. Condensed with urban oscillations and scatological beats, Endtroducing shutters with eclectic samples and aural montages that reach beyond the constraints of hip-hop style. Enhancing the mix with fundamentals of rock, soul, funk, ambient, and jazz, the modern fusions fail to go unnoticed, even by the casual listener. While most of the tracks are compiled by layering samples from vinyl treasures found in used-record bins, the production quality of the mosaic is unmatched. Darkened melodies carry throughout the album with its eye on the end of the tunnel. The narration samples come from numerous sources and keep the listener involved and waiting for resolution. With a message as fragmentary as an overheard conversation, Endtroducing conveys no apparent conclusion, but begs the mind, body, and soul for some rewind. --Lucas Hilbert
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Japanese Pressing to Contain Two Bonus Tracks: 'red Bus Needs to Leave'& 'in Flux'.
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This has got to be my favourite hip-hop/alternative/whatever album of all time. Quality sampling, extremely clever guy. Just thought id throw my review in so that it could get yet another 5 stars because it deserves it. Not one bad song on it and 'hip hop sucks '96' explains it all....
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From the opening sample of "Building Steam With a Grain of Salt" where a voice is heard saying "Producing..." you know you are listening to an outstanding piece of work. In order to better understand this, you have to position yourself at the time this album came out.
You have to realize Trip Hop was already in full fledge: Massive Attack and Portishead had already come out with their own thing, but DJ Shadow came with a different proposal in 1996 when he produced 'Endtroducing...'. Through the magic of samples, he blended in a way many have tried to copy, yet no one yet matched, genres such as rock, soul, funk, ambient, and jazz, into a final product that transcends time. If you need further proof of that, think how long it's been since this album came out (1996) as you are reading this, sit back, listen to it and be amazed, as so many have been amazed to this day.
After listening to 'Endtroducing...' almost daily for three weeks now, turning back and thinking of acts such as Fatboy Slim almost feels awkward, considering his sample-based 'Better Living Through Chemistry' came out almost a full year after Shadow's debut. Granted that everyone has a place in music, DJ Shadow's genius with sampling work simply is above and beyond, making this not only his breakthrough, but also one of the best albums ever.
Other favorite tracks: "Changeling", "Untitled" and the grandieuse "Mutual Slump". If you want to take a dip into an evolved form of his work, check out his side project, U.N.K.L.E., in particular 'Psyence Fiction'.
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A couple years back i became interested in underground hip hop and turntablism. My first, and best purchase, was DJ Shadows Endtroducing. Nary a day goes by that I do not find myself listening to this album. The way he mixes and blends the songs together puts Shadow at the top of his game on this record. Where this album excels is in its ability to not only drag you into the world that Shadow has produced but takes you through the mind of one the most talented individuals in all of music. If you enjoy music, do yourself a favor and buy this album. You will never find another like it, as it creates a constant state of euphoria, as the beats and samples are blended together in such a way that it is almost impossible to describe.in my top 10 albums of all time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent work
Dj shadow has proved that he is one of the greatest artists ever. With such diverse tracks and complex beats, Endtroducing will be something to look back on from years to come.
Published on May 30 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievably good work
DJ Shadow surprised me twice. First time, when I first heard "Endtroducing", which I borrowed from a friend. Read more
Published on May 5 2004 by Ilya Malafeyev
5.0 out of 5 stars
The master of aural collage makes his debut.
In 1998 I had a crush on a girl named Ellie. On a rainy day we decided on an awkward quasi-date to Rasputin's Records and Blondie's Pizza. Read more
Published on April 19 2004 by Erik Russell Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A refreshing album
Call it Trip-Hop, Hip-Hop, or rap, DJ Shadow really makes you think. For example, with an intro like "Best Foot Foward", you can truly believe you're going to go on a... Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004 by Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everybody should own a copy of this album.
This album is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. I have been a full time musician, and as such have listened to a wide variety of... Read more
Published on Jan 18 2004 by "geevious"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Your already here, so buy it.
This album has got alot of critical acclaim and none of you have probably heard it. DJ Shadow is the master of sampling. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2004 by TrEE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Beauty
As you've most likely read time and time again, fans of music all over the world have rated DJ Shadow with 5 stars consistently across this board. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004 by Xebec
5.0 out of 5 stars
SONG #10 IS TOO SHORT!!!
...But with that and the exorbitant price I paid for DJ Shadow's phenomenal "Endtroducing..." notwithstanding, I thouroughly enjoyed this CD from beginning to end. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by D. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
over the top
I must say this is one of my favorite albums that I own and I have over 300 cds. I really don't know what to say about this album though. It is different than anything out there. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2003 by DarkSledge
5.0 out of 5 stars
What to say that hasn't been said...
As a musician, I tend to look at music through a performer's "eyes": where's the song going? What's that instrumentation I hear? What's the story being told? Read more
Published on Nov 10 2003 by Eric Weaver
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