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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0614223664521
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Original recording reissued
Label: Volcano
Manufacturer: Volcano
MPN: 36645
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Volcano
Release Date: October 12, 1999
Studio: Volcano

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
When "Down" shot up the singles charts in 1996, it was the culmination of eight years of hard work for Nebraska-bred, Los Angeles-based 311. Soundsystem ups the ante on the quintet's good-time, never-forced amalgam of hip-hop, rock, funk, and reggae. "Come Original" features Nick Hexum's identifiable talk-singing style, and the tune's lilting dancehall and reggae overtones make it perfect for convertible cruising. From the odd but compelling rhythms in "Freeze Time," to the Santana-influenced stylings and Tim Mahoney's intricate guitar work in "Life's Not a Race," to the almost metallic riffing of "Evolution," 311 have constructed a diverse yet cohesive collection. The band's crisp, edgy sound, well showcased by producer Hugh Padgam (XTC, the Police), is especially winning on the irresistible and rollicking "Mindspin" and the aggro closing cut, "Livin' & Rockin'." It's a good bet that this Soundsystem will find its way onto the sound systems of fans old and new. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Compressed is your life in the physical, but out of memory comes a vision which is a miracle
THE TRANSITION YEARS, 1997-2001

Transistor (1997)
4th Studio LP: The next phase in 311's evolution begins with this ambitious and psychedelic exploration of their unique style. This is their longest album, and it shows a substantial decrease in the rap/sing ratio. Transistor is my 4th favorite release (or 2nd fave if you count the first three LPs as one).

Soundsystem (1999)
5th Studio LP: While this follow-up to Transistor is not a huge leap forward style-wise, ... Read More

Rating:

- You are now entering the soundsystem
The last 311 album that's solid all the way through (okay, almost). It's not as expiremental as Transistor, but they take another dive into yet another dimension. Soundsystem is greatly produced, and Nick Hexum/SA Martinez just make some of the coolest sound effects for Soundsystem. Besides the fact that the music sounds so damn good, they finally put a lot of little things in it. More turntables, effects, etc. It seems like your in a computer. Similar aesthetic to Transistor, way different vibe. ... Read More

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- GREATEST Albums of the '90s
If I was stranded on a desert island and I could have one album to listen to, it would be SOUNDSYSTEM.

There are 13 songs on Soundsystem, each track has a diverse mix of styles and sounds. I love all the songs except for track 10.
Music is my life and I listen to everything but country. 311 is a band that mixes various musical genres effortlessly. Soundsystem offers a variety of styles including rock, reggae, funk, hip-hop, metal, and world. The songs are so catchy and fun, you will ... Read More

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- Awesome
I love this album. I think 3 of my top 10 favorite songs from this band are on here. Flowing is great, I absolutely love the harmonizing and sound. Sever has great lyrics and probably my favorite chours from the band. Plus, I love the little guitar solo outro at the end. And Mindspin, while a fairly average song for the first two minutes, finishes with maybe my favorite piece of music in the history of music. The ending of that song is absolutely brilliant. Add those songs with a bunch of other solid ... Read More

Rating:

- An All Time 311 Bestseller!
This is one of 311's top albums. If you are just getting to know them, or just haven't invested in this album yet, now is the time.

I estimate that the flowing rhythms and intricate musical themes of this CD have resonated through my many systems hundreds of times. Especially if I am going on a road trip or something, this CD plays -- all the way through! You can't stop it. That's how good it flows!

Breakdown:

"Freeze Time"
This track starts it all of in a grungy, ... Read More

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