| U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side | ||||
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| Studio album by DJ Vadim | ||||
| Released | 14 September 1999 (1999-09-14) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 72:04 | |||
| Label | Ninja Tune | |||
| Producer | DJ Vadim | |||
| DJ Vadim chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| CMJ New Music Report | favorable |
| The Stranger | favorable |
U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side is a 1999 studio album by DJ Vadim, released on Ninja Tune.
Critical reception
John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, saying, "Since he's working with rappers on more than half of the tracks here, Vadim transforms himself from a solo turntablist into a genuine rap trackmaster with catchier riffs and tighter beats than most in Britain's instrumental hip-hop underground." Ron Hart of CMJ New Music Report said, "Vadim has established himself as one of the most creative beatminers on the European circuit."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Getting Friendly" | 0:42 |
| 2. | "Viagra" (featuring El-P, BMS, and DJ Primecuts) | 2:58 |
| 3. | "My Favourite Letter" | 1:11 |
| 4. | "Life from the Itchy Side" (featuring Skinny Man) | 3:28 |
| 5. | "English Breakfast" (featuring Swollen Members) | 3:41 |
| 6. | "Building Tension in 2 Dimensions" | 4:01 |
| 7. | "Dig Yourself Baby!" | 1:13 |
| 8. | "Are You Sure" | 1:27 |
| 9. | "The Pact (Super Rimes)" (featuring Starvin' Artists) | 4:39 |
| 10. | "Outerschmoodles" | 0:29 |
| 11. | "Your Revolution" (featuring Sarah Jones) | 4:11 |
| 12. | "It's Obvious" (featuring Blu Rum 13) | 5:05 |
| 13. | "The Piano Song" | 2:45 |
| 14. | "Pauses for Repetition" | 0:42 |
| 15. | "Truly & Really" (featuring Toastie Taylor) | 3:47 |
| 16. | "Ponmelo Duro" (featuring Mucho Mu) | 3:18 |
| 17. | "The Terrorist" (featuring Motion Man) | 4:51 |
| 18. | "The Larry Chatsworth Theme" | 0:50 |
| 19. | "From Russia with Love" (featuring Blade) | 4:16 |
| 20. | "Shikko: The Affirmers of the New Art" | 3:31 |
| 21. | "Micro Course in Russian" | 1:48 |
| 22. | "Friction" (featuring Iriscience and DJ Primecuts) | 4:15 |
| 23. | "A 110 DSP: Acquiring the Taste" | 0:42 |
| 24. | "How to Exercise the Turntable Record Player" (featuring Mr. Thing and First Rate) | 7:50 |
| 25. | "Strength & Understanding for Young Lovers" | 1:51 |
References
- ^ Bush, John. "U.S.S.R.: Life from the Other Side - DJ Vadim". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ Hart, Ron (8 November 1999). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Report: 20.
- Reidel, Ernie (18 November 1999). "Up & Coming". The Stranger. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- Coleman, Brian (December 1999). "Hip-Hop". CMJ New Music Monthly: 77.
External links
- U.S.S.R. Life from the Other Side at Discogs (list of releases)