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4 Hero (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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Product Details
1. Loveless
2. Golden Age Of Life
3. Planetaria (A Theme From A Dream)
4. Third Stream
5. Wormholes
6. Escape That
7. Mother Solar (Part One)
8. Spirits In Transit
9. Greys
10. The Action
11. Star Chasers
12. Wishful Thinking
13. Normal Changing World
14. Universal Reprise
15. We Who Are Not As Others
16. Humans
17. Pegasus 51
18. Untitled
19. De-Sci-Fer

Product Description

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Within drum and bass, Dego MacFarlane and Mark Mac are nothing short of legendary. Responsible for the music's first artist long-player (check "In Rough Territory", released in 1991); the introduction of jazz to the genre; and the unleashing of Goldie to the world. Their Reinforced imprint has released a steady stream of material since May 1990, bringing names such as Doc Scott, Gavin Cheung, Peshay, and Arcon 2 to the fore. After releasing two critically acclaimed long-players under pseudonyms--the techno influenced Jacobs Optical Stairway and Tek 9's hip-hop influenced "It's Not What You Think It Is"--they finally signed their key project, 4 Hero, to Talkin' Loud in the early months of 1998. Their first album for the label took over two years to make, holding court to twenty full-length tracks split over two compact discs. The first 'page' pursues the Philly string sound and jazz influences of the Ursula Rucker' vocal cut, "Loveless". The second is more in line with the sound pursued by their own label--a fascination with science fiction enriched through desolate sounds, sub-orbital beats and obscure vocal references. This is as essential as an album can be.--Kingsley Marshall

Album Description

Japanese edition of the drum'n'bass pioneers 1998 & secondalbum with 'Holograms' (featuring Azymuth) & 'Ebisu Gardens'added as bonus tracks. An enhanced disc with CD-ROMmaterial, 'Two Pages' contains a total of 22 tracks. Doubleslimline jewel case. A Talkin' Loud release.

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Adds more to the Breakbeat template than most....(4.5 stars) Jan 9 2004
Format:Audio CD
When anyone thinks of a pioneer within the 'Intelligent Drum 'n' Bass genre, you be forgive for naming "Ltj Bukem" as your obvious choice. Yet 4 Hero deserves nearly as much Kudos as Bukem as they produced their first album way back in 1991 ("In Rough Territory") creating funky breaks, with smooth Drum 'n' Bass which included downtempo Electronica to marvellous effect. At it was this album "2 Pages" (along with their best album "Parallel Universe") that they really find their stride as this effort oozes confidence & style....and finding their own market of fans, without having to appeal to fans of Ltj bukem (in fact its entirely possible that you can appreciate their work or become a fan, without being a fan of Ltj Bukem). And at 19 tracks long, there's going to have to be some seriously good content to keep (at hold) the listeners attention.....luckily such worries needn't be a worry as they have all the bases covered from Dancefloor grooves, Melodic Electronica, funky Breakbeat, Intelligent Drum 'n' Bass, and with several guest vocalist providing more than ample support and track 11 "Star Chasers" more than emphasises how Vocal Breakbeat tracks in the hands of a capable producer can produce music as beautiful as one would expect from a Soul / Ballard Track...(admittedly this is backed up by a sterling arrangement of Trombones, Cello's, Trumpets, Piano & Volin. So far in fact, that although not recognised as widely, as the bone as fide classics of mr Bukem's best works, It undoubtedly a richer and (whisper it) more melodic / Beautiful sounding album???
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This is NOT easy listening. Aug 13 2003
Format:Audio CD
And it is only boring if you are spiritually anesthetized. The D'n'B purists will gripe, and the listeners with gnatlike attention span will carp about being 'bored' but don't listen to them.

This is music for people who are still ready to be surprised by music.

Other reviewers have commented on the lush strings, inventive programming and soulful vocals. I will simply add another endorsement to the pile.

Let the naysayers have their say, by all means, but do not deprive yourself of one of the most moving, beautiful albums of the last decade.

'Nuff said.

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A milestone in Electronica Jun 23 2003
By Tre
Format:Audio CD
I heard 4 Hero described as DnB.After hearing their song "Journey from the Light" I was impressed, so I downloaded random tracks.The first being a song called "Spirits in Transit".This song couldn't be farther from traditional DnB if it tried.Which is what I would have to say about the entire album.That is exactly what makes this such an impressive cd, 4 Hero's ability to tap into some older styles(jazz,early IDM..ect)
and do it well.This cd comes off less as an electronica cd as it does a theater album.Heavy jazz influences and very rich percussion add to 2 Pages's "big sound".Be warned, this is not for you Junglists, rather its more geared toward the intellectual minded listener.You don't have to be a fan of Electronic music to enjoy this album.Very nice work.
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Most recent customer reviews
IT IS NOT LOD OF IT
Oh dear. I was heinously misled by the reviews, bought the CD, and now I have to find out how to sell it back to Amazon. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2002 by Ben
Stunned
I first heard this in a lounge in Hiroshima city, Japan and couldn't believe my ears. I asked the server what it was and she told me all about 4 Hero (who I had previously only... Read more
Published on Feb 17 2002 by Leon M. Maroney
pure gold
this cd is pure gold.if there ever was a perfect recording i'm sure that it would sound just like this.the music in this album is about life.
Published on Nov 7 2000 by vvr@iobox.fi
Boundless Music Heros -- NOT DnB, THIS IS A MUST BUY!
NOT DnB...THAT'S CERTAINLY NOT WHAT I HEARD...IT'S MORE LIKE "ORCHESTRAL ACOUSTIC JAZZY FUTURE SOUND" AND, YES! what you've heard others say about it is all true... Read more
Published on Jun 3 2000 by acidjazz888
a classic in 1999
i have listened to this recording and it is a classic. great programming and live instrutments done the right way. and there is the lyrics sung by great singers. Read more
Published on Dec 24 1999 by kevin byrd
A new conception of drum&bass
I bought this album last year just because I read about it in some magazines - this was exactly the way I met Roni Size and Air, for some examples. Read more
Published on Dec 20 1999 by Janos Pelikan
Oh my God!
Just a few words sum up this album....buy it or miss the best musical life experience you will ever have.Life is too short not to play this everyday.
Published on Dec 7 1999 by Bassking
Inspirational
This album is has me thinking in a new way--expandig beyond the norm and digging into the surreal. Listening to this CD can literally make your day. Read more
Published on Nov 5 1999
This cd is amazing!!
Marc Mac and Dego are incredible. This cd changes jungle completley. The orchestral work in this cd is what makes it so alluring.The songs themselves are simple beautiful. Read more
Published on Oct 8 1999
4 HERO ????
they are good wen they make heavy jungel...and it is not lod of it

Boring

Published on Sep 20 1999 by "helgipal"
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