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  • Artist: John Digweed
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: March 08, 2005
  • Type: Mix-album
  • Genre: Electronica

Review

More than a few eyebrows were raised when it was announced that John Digweed would be mixing the next set for Fabric's unbearably prolific mix-CD label. Could the now 39 strong monthly series fit the trance titan in between sets from electro-pirate Andrew Weatherall and breaks dominators the Freestylers? Of course they can, as, number one, Digweed is not a "trance" DJ, nor is he a "progressive" DJ or any other sort of DJ. He's a DJ who simply seeks out the best in electronic dance music, without using the crutch of genre to peddle his wares and number two, as thousands of dancers can attest, Digweed's sets at Fabric have been as long, hot and sweaty as any others the club has hosted. So don't hate him just because he has a better than average publicist. Track by track, this mix unfolds the way a good mix should, with elements of each subsequent track slowly blending in until you blink and the next song is in the speakers. Everyone from true trance dealer 16B to new techno posterboy Michael Mayer makes an appearance in either producer or remixer form. But don't expect to recognize any of these cuts. Fabric mixes are about discovering your new favorite track, not rehashing the old one. And if you're really still not convinced after seeing the names Joel Mull and Slam on the CD sleeve, than just go back and pick up Digweed's first Bedrock mix from 1999. This isn't his new style; it's always been Digger's sound. ~ Joshua Glazer, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Strive to Live (16B Mix) Pete Moss Pete Moss (6:53)
Traber Adam Johnson (2:55)
Forgive & Forget (Richard Davis Mix) Dawnn Lewis, Mark Thibideau Repairs (4:35)
True Science Guy Nado DJ Rasoul (4:35)
Won't Bother Me (20: 20 Mix) Glenn "DJ Wool" Brady, Dominique Keegan Glass (3:43)
In the Dark Billy Dalessandro Billy Dalessandro (6:49)
Venom Paul Woodford Bobby Peru (2:48)
Rocking Music (Martin Solveig Dub) Martin Solveig Martin Solveig (4:35)
Lie to Me (Freestyleman Thirsty Monk Dub) Slam (5:06)
Knob Job Angel Alanis Angel Alanis (3:34)
Better World (Josh Wink Mix) Manuel Sharrad Infusion (6:45)
Happiness (Michael Mayer Mix) Aksel Schaufler Superpitcher (6:34)
Emico Joel Mull Joel Mull (5:14)
Vertigo (Goldtrix Mix) D. Goldstein (6:47)

Credits

Ann Saunderson (Vocals), Josh Wink (Producer), Josh Wink (Remixing), John Digweed (Main Performer), Ralph Lawson (Producer), Ralph Lawson (Remixing), Aurelio Alanis (Producer), Michael "Spiderman" Robinson (Voices), Pete Moss (Producer), Martin Solveig (Producer), Goldtrix (Producer), Goldtrix (Remixing), Billy Dalessandro (Producer), Adam Johnson (Producer), Richard Anthony Davis (Producer), Richard Anthony Davis (Remixing), Klas Lindblad (Producer), Klas Lindblad (Remixing), Glenn "DJ Wool" Brady (Producer), Dominique Keegan (Producer), D. Goldstein (Producer), J. Quinn (Producer), Jay Sebag (Voices), JB Gaudray (Guitar), 2020 Soundsystem (Producer), 2020 Soundsystem (Remixing), Omid 16b (Remixing), Fernando Pulichino (Producer), Fernando Pulichino (Remixing), Julian Sanza (Producer), Julian Sanza (Remixing), Danny Ward (Producer), Danny Ward (Remixing), Paul Woodford (Producer)
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Fabric 20
Fabric 20 cover
Compilation album by John Digweed
Released January 17, 2005
Genre Electronic
Length 71:00
Label Fabric
Producer John Digweed
Professional reviews
Fabric Mix Series chronology
Fabric 19
(2004)		 Fabric 20
(2005)		 Fabric 21
(2005)
John Digweed chronology
MMII
(2002)		 Fabric 20
(2005)		 Transitions
(2006)

Fabric 20 is a DJ mix compilation album by John Digweed, as part of the Fabric Mix Series. It was whittled down from a five hour set based on Digweed's time at Fabric.[1]

Contents

Genre

Fabric 20 is more similar to Digweed's Kiss FM radio show, rather than his previous commercial progressive trance and house mixes.[2] The first half is punctuated with a techy, electro vibe.[3] The second half of the set features more of Digweed's euphoric uplifting sound that helped make him and Sasha popular in the late 1990s.[4]

Critical reaction

Many fans have commented that Digweed is "too commercial" or mainstream for an entry in the Fabric series.[5][4] It received generally positive reviews,[5][6] but some critics such as Pitchfork Media found the mix to be nothing particularly special.[7]

Track listing

  1. "Strive To Live (16B Mix)" - Pete Moss
  2. "Traber" - Adam Johnson
  3. "Forgive & Forget (Richard Davis Remix)" - Repair
  4. "True Science" - DJ Rasoul
  5. "Won't Bother Me" (20:20 Soundsystem Instrumental) - The Glass
  6. "In The Dark" - Billy Dalessandro
  7. "Venom" - Bobby Peru
  8. "Rocking Music (Martin Solveig Dub)" - Martin Solveig
  9. "Lie To Me (Freestyle Man Thirsty Monk Dub)" - Slam
  10. "Knob Job" - Pair Of Jacks
  11. "Better World (Wink Interpretation)" - Infusion
  12. "Happiness (Michael Mayer Mix)" - Superpitcher
  13. "Emico" - Joel Mull
  14. "Vertigo (Goldtrix Remix)" - Matrix & Danny J

References

  1. ^ Umile, Dominic (2005-03-08). "Review: John Digweed - Fabric 20". Prefix Magazine. http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/cds/J/john-digweed/fabric-20/1230. Retrieved on 2007-08-20. 
  2. ^ Downey, Philip (2005-04-01). "Frequencies: Electronic Reviews: John Digweed/Various: Fabric 20". Exclaim!. http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=68&csid2=848&fid1=17726. Retrieved on 2007-08-20. 
  3. ^ Noctum, Joseph (2005-01-19). "John Digweed - Fabric 20". JIVE. http://www.jivemagazine.com/review.php?rid=849&rtid=2. Retrieved on 2007-08-20. 
  4. ^ a b Wuensch, Yuri (2005-02-03). "FABRIC 20 - JOHN DIGWEED". 365mag. http://www.365mag.com/index.php?pg=murw&recnum=1968&Title=John+Digweed+%2F+Fabric+on+365MAG+International+Music+Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-08-20. 
  5. ^ a b Glazer, Joshua. "Fabric 20 >> Review". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wpfexqtsldhe~T1. Retrieved on 2007-08-20. 
  6. ^ macmonkey (2005-01-11). "Fabric 20 - John Digweed". Resident Advisor. http://www.residentadvisor.net/review-view.aspx?id=2599. Retrieved on 2007-08-20. 
  7. ^ Harvell, Jess (2005-03-16). "John Digweed: Fabric20". Pitchfork Media. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/17008-fabric20?artist_title=17008-fabric20. Retrieved on 2007-08-20. 

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