DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig cover

DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig

Carl Craig · 1996

72 min · 16 tracks · house · techno

A kaleidoscopic blend of techno and house that invites listeners into Carl Craig's innovative soundscape.

Why this album works

DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig is significant for its role in defining the DJ mix album format, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse sounds that influenced subsequent compilations. The album received critical acclaim, establishing Craig as a prominent name in electronic music and contributing to the global rise of techno and house genres during the mid-90s.
Career context
By the time DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig was released in 1996, Craig had already established himself as a key figure in the Detroit techno scene. This album followed his influential work with Planet E Communications and showcased his ability to remix and curate tracks that highlighted both established and emerging artists within the electronic music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Flo Rida· David Guetta· will.i.am

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Theme (Carl Craig remix) Standout 7:29
  • 2 Klunk Standout 3:46
  • 3 Crazy Dream (Retro 313 Future Memory mix) 3:04
  • 4 Eye to Eye 4:05
  • 5 Clip 5:20
  • 6 Good Girls 4:29
  • 7 Changing Factors 3:54
  • 8 Changeling 2:29
  • 9 You Can't Stop Standout 3:51
  • 10 Zone Paging 5:41
  • 11 Crossing Mars 5:26
  • 12 Switchback 2:46
  • 13 Res*lute 0:56
  • 14 Electroluv 4:11
  • 15 Folkloric Acid 5:30
  • 16 DJ-Kicks (The Track) 9:19

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