DJ-Kicks: Smith & Mighty
Smith & Mighty · 1998
72 min · 24 tracks · trip hop
A kaleidoscopic journey through trip hop, blending atmospheric textures with soulful rhythms.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in popularizing the DJ-Kicks series, which became a benchmark for mix compilations in electronic music. It received positive critical acclaim and helped solidify Smith & Mighty’s influence within the UK trip hop movement during the late 90s.
- Best for
- kaleidoscopic journey through sound dynamic collection of experiences wave-like pacing with variety
- Context
- In 1998, Smith & Mighty released 'DJ-Kicks: Smith & Mighty' as part of the renowned DJ-Kicks series, marking their continued evolution in the trip hop scene. This compilation followed their earlier works, showcasing their ability to mix genres and curate a diverse selection of tracks that highlight their production prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei· Jazzanova
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Amid the Ether 3:25
- 2 Rwanda Standout 2:40
- 3 Jah Pure and Clear Standout 2:48
- 4 Walk On 3:12
- 5 Same 3:15
- 6 Quite Frankly 3:45
- 7 Mr. A & R Man Standout 3:44
- 8 Irrational 1:39
- 9 Anyone 3:46
- 10 Night Fall 3:26
- 11 First Time (More Rockers remix) 2:28
- 12 Sole Sentiment 2:40
- 13 Higher Dub 2:07
- 14 Never Felt This Way 2:40
- 15 Sound Boy 2:56
- 16 Show Love 3:17
- 17 Rainbows (More Rockers remix) 3:42
- 18 New World 3:34
- 19 Off the Edge 1:18
- 20 Bass Speaker (DJ Krust remix) 3:11
- 21 1-2-3 Break 2:59
- 22 Tripitaka 2:27
- 23 Vibrations 3:11
- 24 DJ Kicks / I Don't Know 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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