Pick Up by Solex Reviews

Pick Up by Solex

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  • "snappy and cocky, a superfluity and delicious"

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 8, 2004
    Pros: Sonic playfulness. Rhythmic daring. Cute, fun vocals. A relaxed surface.
    Cons: The lyrics are mostly pointless, and many of the melodies are forgettable.

    Summary: The technology of sampling burst into music the way all technologies do: without pausing to ask whether its presence was a good idea. It began, generally, as a form of theft. This can be a good thing – very few of the people who enjoyed ... read more

  • Oh Blimey! The Burglars Are Coming! (and other Solex musings)

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 8, 2002
    Pros: An explosion of creativity.
    Cons: Rather strange if I do say so myself.

    Summary: Suggested to me because of my love for bands like Luscious Jackson, Portishead, and most importantly Morcheeba, Solex came as a surprise. I knew nothing of what to expect and was pleasantly shocked to find that 1999’s Pick Up is an ... read more

  • One word - awesome...

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 24, 2000
    Pros: Like nothing you've ever heard...
    Cons: Uh, I dunno...

    Summary: Well, I saw Solex for my first time about six months ago and chatted with them a bit after their set and they're really cool people. I would really love to see them again if they're back through my area of residence but, being from Belgium, I'm not sure ... read more

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