Deetron – DJ-Kicks

★★★☆☆ = Good!

What’s it sound like?

Energetic house mix

Thoughts

A dynamic mix that builds in intensity. This is decidedly modern house but incorporates a number of styles and takes large influence from 90s golden age. The later half isn’t quite as good, track selection trades sexy for energy that I don’t particularly like. Ends with a perfect pair. I think this would play well with mature fans looking for something fresh.

My one complaint is he hops between styles and songs too frequently, never really settling on anything for longer than a minute. At times this is fun but I do wish some songs would’ve been stretched out more.

More Info

https://www.discogs.com/Deetron-DJ-Kicks/release/11684630

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Deetron – DJ-Kicks

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Rating: 3 out of 5

 

Kerri Chandler – DJ-Kicks

★★☆☆☆ = Eh, fine

What’s it sound like?

A mix of songs from the 70s and 80s ranging from soulful jazz to r&b and proto rap.

Thoughts

It’s an ode to music made in NY that influenced Kerri. From that document standpoint it’s perfect and captures the time well. I personally enjoyed the jazzier tracks with instrumentation, these featured tight and soulful personal playing. I wasn’t too into the poppier synth stuff as it sounded a bit dated. https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/21650

More Info

https://www.discogs.com/Kerri-Chandler-DJ-Kicks/release/11027669

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfHdJHNIDCQ

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