Songs of a Dead Dreamer
Abstract junglist, leader of the illbient movement, or just plain organized noise progenitor: there's no denying New Yorker DJ Spooky's immense influence on the American experimental electronic scene.Songs of a Dead Dreameris the first full-length testament to his position. The underground classic "Galactic Funk" (Tau Ceti Mix) clashes warm, breakbeat bass pulses with chaotic digital confusion. Other beefy numbers, like "High Density," are prime exercises in jungle and white noise interference, while "Juba" opts for slower breaks and offers a more intelligent and meditative ambiance. --Daniel Shumate