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-- [01.26.08] Craig Richards @ LOVE
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I heard from a reliable source the the music was "very good" all night......and that Craig was ripping it.

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Originally posted by SidMl Not a big fan of the dance floor bar either. Takes away that deep, dark, lose yourself, dance your ass off, underground feeling. Oh, and my shag carpeting. They got rid of shag carpeting in fraggle rock! And the boarded up round see through glass. I guess the fire marshal asked them to change all that? Will Love ever be the same? Every place changes and evolves. Some hate it, some love it. However, it seems it's getting more popular so it's good (or potentially bad) for business. Sometimes a place gets so popular people stop going there (thanks Yogi).

Yeah, when I was there last weekend, I didnt really appreciate the changes. I loved the fraggle rock feel, and the big circle that looked in. The bar was also somewhat lit, so, like you said, it took away from that super-dark underground feel a bit.

somehow i ended up there... don't really enjoy minimal.. however place was fuckin packed out. the coat check closed so i couldn't even put my coat down so i basically hid it somewhere. had a good time but music was kind of boring for me so i left around 430.

does anyone have a real review?

No offense ^ but i find it hard to believe that Craig Richards played minimal for the whole night.....i could be wrong but i doubt it.

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Originally posted by SidMl I ended up going to Love but couldn't get myself to stay. Left at about 1.30am, so umm...no Craig Richards review. Love was packed and there was a constant line 4-5 ppl long outside. The coat check line went half way to the waterfall. The bartenders were cool. The guy checking stamps was a hardass and told he wouldn't let me out to smoke a cigarette. Not a big fan of the dance floor bar either. Takes away that deep, dark, lose yourself, dance your ass off, underground feeling. Oh, and my shag carpeting. They got rid of shag carpeting in fraggle rock! And the boarded up round see through glass. I guess the fire marshal asked them to change all that? Will Love ever be the same? Every place changes and evolves. Some hate it, some love it. However, it seems it's getting more popular so it's good (or potentially bad) for business. Sometimes a place gets so popular people stop going there (thanks Yogi).

That shag carpet was cool, but it got FUNKY (and not in a good way). No idea why that hole was taken out, but I love that little seating area where the "pond" used to be. I think the bar on the side is genius, personally, as I know I prefer a short walk to the side of the room to grab a drink vs. walking aaaaall the way to the front to get it. The funny thing is for every person that wants it dark and grimey on the dancefloor, there's somebody who says it's too dark and needs more lighting...haha.

Jace (the bartender) is definitely awesome. Very cool dude. Not sure who was being a prick about the stamping thing, but if I had to guess he was probably stressed from having people walk back and forth in front of him all night. Not a good excuse, but my best guess. Honestly, people are dumb, and will just stand there and block the entrance, so I can sorta understand why he's be frustrated at that point of the night.

I heard the music was amazing, and that it was terrible...nothing really in between. I didn't make it, but I'm sure he absolutely killed it (based on some of his past stuff i've heard).

I've read reviews on a couple of message boards and the key word used was "dismal".....

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Originally posted by steven-neil I've read reviews on a couple of message boards and the key word used was "dismal".....

People did say that a lot, but here's what Bill Patrick from Robots fame said:

"wow...i thought craig was amazing at Love..super groovy, trippy techno...i couldnt leave the dancefloor.

i think people here need massive sounds in order to enjoy the night. some buildups, white noise, or vocal of some sorts? i have no idea anymore..

i'm not sure what everyone was expecting from craig but that is far from his style.
he definitely dropped it down after taimur and fahad (who i thought played well but maybe a bit too big towards the end). the way he moves through different styles is really inspiring (especially loved the electro breaks towards the end)...that is vintage craig. he's been doing it for years at fabric and has made that party one of the best in the world."

It's all perspective, I suppose.

Sad I didn't go cuz I was really hyped for this but when the girlfriends come to town tons of $$ gets spent!

I know DCCTNY- went but I haven't seen her on the boards. Was supposed to meet her there but Saturday was recovery day.


Frank - I am one of those ppl that say 1 more litto light in the main room won't be so bad. It's soooo dark @ LOVE!

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Originally posted by Frequency Frank People did say that a lot, but here's what Bill Patrick from Robots fame said: "wow...i thought craig was amazing at Love..super groovy, trippy techno...i couldnt leave the dancefloor. i think people here need massive sounds in order to enjoy the night. some buildups, white noise, or vocal of some sorts? i have no idea anymore.. i'm not sure what everyone was expecting from craig but that is far from his style. he definitely dropped it down after taimur and fahad (who i thought played well but maybe a bit too big towards the end). the way he moves through different styles is really inspiring (especially loved the electro breaks towards the end)...that is vintage craig. he's been doing it for years at fabric and has made that party one of the best in the world." It's all perspective, I suppose.

Hes got a very different taste in music IMO from listening to his radio show...
Give me all the buildups, white noise, ice cannons when I'm out wanting to rip up a dancefloor.

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Originally posted by Frequency Frank People did say that a lot, but here's what Bill Patrick from Robots fame said: "wow...i thought craig was amazing at Love..super groovy, trippy techno...i couldnt leave the dancefloor. i think people here need massive sounds in order to enjoy the night. some buildups, white noise, or vocal of some sorts? i have no idea anymore.. i'm not sure what everyone was expecting from craig but that is far from his style. he definitely dropped it down after taimur and fahad (who i thought played well but maybe a bit too big towards the end). the way he moves through different styles is really inspiring (especially loved the electro breaks towards the end)...that is vintage craig. he's been doing it for years at fabric and has made that party one of the best in the world." It's all perspective, I suppose.

People deffinately should have done their homework before going..IMO Craig Richards and Lee Burridge play moody music for lounges and nothing more..I'm speaking for a lot of people when I say that the only reason people turned up for their Tyrant parties at Fabric was just incase Sasha made a guest appearance..They were very very solemn occasions..

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Originally posted by steven-neil People deffinately should have done their homework before going..IMO Craig Richards and Lee Burridge play moody music for lounges and nothing more..I'm speaking for a lot of people when I say that the only reason people turned up for their Tyrant parties at Fabric was just incase Sasha made a guest appearance..They were very very solemn occasions..

not from what I've heard......

Bill's review pretty much sums it up. You either love him or hate him. When I saw him at Space in Ibiza I was blown away.....he fucking destroyed that place. I know one thing is for sure, if his set at Love was anything like the music he was dropping in that Creamfields set from Buenos Aires.....I would have been glued to the dance floor. As I said before....I heard from some reliable sources that he was amazing.....not one person said he sucked.

Steve I have always respected your opinion but have not always agreed with it. I have friends in London that swear his sets @ Fabric are top notch.....hopefully someday I will see it for myself.

again i am still blown away by how much people like sasha??? - IMO sashas music is only good for taking dumps to....

anyways glad peeps had a good time

Steven we need to catch up soon!!

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Originally posted by steven-neil People deffinately should have done their homework before going..IMO Craig Richards and Lee Burridge play moody music for lounges and nothing more..I'm speaking for a lot of people when I say that the only reason people turned up for their Tyrant parties at Fabric was just incase Sasha made a guest appearance..They were very very solemn occasions..

I've heard Burridge maybe 4-5 times over the years at varying venues and everytime he has killed it. The last gig I caught of his was the night he played with Tenalgia at Webster Hall. haha, I wouldn't describe what he played that night as moody per say...more like twisted ass tech house, with some real crazy banging stuff towards the end.

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Originally posted by zizack I've heard Burridge maybe 4-5 times over the years at varying venues and everytime he has killed it. The last gig I caught of his was the night he played with Tenalgia at Webster Hall. haha, I wouldn't describe what he played that night as moody per say...more like twisted ass tech house, with some real crazy banging stuff towards the end.

preach on brotha!

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Originally posted by ingy6969 again i am still blown away by how much people like sasha??? - IMO sashas music is only good for taking dumps too....

Agreed. I'd go see Burridge over Sasha every time.

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