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The Chemical Brothers – Come With Us – Review

October 4, 2002

Not as good as the new Prodigy album, but what do you want from two guys who revolutionized electronic music, and then hid behind a dance beat for 10 years?

The Chemical Brothers – Surrender – Review

January 1, 2000

They claim to’ve “transcended” Big Beat, the style they helped invent: Layered funk and rock beats, tweaked noise howls, and an overwhelming bass sound.

The Chemical Brothers – Brothers Gonna Work It Out – Review

June 1, 1999

The beats are scattered from the dance hall boom to skittish jungle (and, yes, the “Block Rockin’ Beats”). This holds interest while showcasing mixing styles.

Big Beat Conspiracy – Review

November 1, 1998

If you’re into the “good music” aspect of electronic music (as in melody, hooks, memorable lyrics/samples), there’s plenty to stick your fork into here.

Into the Mix – Review

March 1, 1998

After the first few tracks, the album becomes incredibly dance floor and not much of a freaky head trip.

Chemical Brothers – at the Roxy with Death In Vegas – Review, live

March 1, 1998

Why does a band that has become internationally famous for breakbeats and “Loops of Fury” revert to the metronomic bass drum sound that drove so many away?

Chemical Brothers – with Orb at Avalon – Review

July 1, 1997

Whereas Orb was essentially DJ-ing a club, the brothers were playing a rock ‘n’ roll show. They worked the crowd like it was just another knob on the board.

Orb – with Chemical Brothers at Avalon – Review

July 1, 1997

Orb starts throwing in some samples, sound tracks, mixing some very cool beats over them, and the I realize they’ve got quadraphonic sound going on.

MTV’s AMP – Review

July 1, 1997

AMP is MTV’s electronica showcase, the place to get up on a future that, for some, has been going on for over a decade. If you’re buying only one, this is it.

The Saint Soundtrack – Review

June 1, 1997

Toss it all together and voila! You’ve got yourself a million-selling soundtrack album!