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Posted by lindt on Apr-04-2008 23:05:

Pole Folder - Destinations

friskyRecords launches its first release with a mixed compilation by world-renowned DJ/producer and friskyRadio resident DJ Pole Folder - �Destinations.� Based on his radio show of the same name its a showcase for Pole Folder�s DJ sets and live performance talents and delivers a compact vision of his DJ skills and choice in music, just as you were with him in the same club.

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Tracklisting:
01. Pole Folder - Destinations Intro
02. Fabian Armogedo - Universe
03. Pole Folder - Eastern Lagoon
04. Simon Baker - Bandit
05. Simon S - This Or That
06. Leon Boiler - Further Instructions (Supersub Remix)
07. Andy Moor & Michael Wilson - Control Me (Chad Cisneros Remix)
08. Clubbervision - Contrast
09. Kevin Yost - Like A Dream To Me (Nothing Ever Changes Remix)
10. Rockhaus aka Henry Cullen & Jim Fish - Rox The Box
11. Arc - Limin
12. Deep Mariano vs. CPM - Plattenbau
13. Max Demand - Barcsak (Joel Armstrong Remix)
14. DJ Yellow & Astrid Suryanto - To The Top
15. Francesco De Santis - Fuck�n'Roll
16. ILK - Twisted Pine
17. Spektre - Myst
18. The Creamminals - Finding Paulette
19. Oliver Moldan - Fortune Cookie (Jer�me Isma-Ae Remix)
20. Tiger Stripes - Mad At Me
21. Pole Folder - Destinations Outro

Posted by alefort on Apr-04-2008 23:14:

Very solid compilation, read my review here:

http://www.tracklists.ca/reviews/po...skyrecords.html

Posted by Ted Promo on Apr-05-2008 00:14:

when will it be released?

Posted by lindt on Apr-05-2008 00:17:

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Originally posted by Ted Promo
when will it be released?

April 15

Posted by Ted Promo on Apr-05-2008 02:56:

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Originally posted by lindt
April 15

death, taxes, and ch00ns

Posted by Paradox Lost on Apr-05-2008 07:29:

I wasn't particularly impressed by this. Basically, it had a strong set of opening tracks, and quickly meandered into dull territory before eventually recovering towards the home stretch (though it felt like too little, too late).

I'll post a link to a formal review once it's done.

Posted by ghostridenhuffy on Apr-05-2008 08:19:

... I thought this comp was outstanding. Really keeps the flow and sounds quite fresh. Really, really digging the vibe on this comp. There are a couple of 'dull' moments, but just when you're about to lose your interest a new track is mixed in. Bit of a mind f*ck if you ask me. Way, way better than T4 IMO.

Posted by PHg on Apr-05-2008 08:55:

Pretty good compilation, although it has its ups and downs. Like Paradox Lost says, it drops back a notch after a really good opening.

Posted by Paradox Lost on Apr-05-2008 10:25:

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Originally posted by ghostridenhuffy
sounds quite fresh.

That's one aspect I will certainly credit this release with. Pole Folder did a great job of constructing an original mix comp consisting at least primarily of tracks that haven't been done to death elsewhere.

Although I nevertheless didn't find this positive point to dramatically improve the overall result, I never once got the 'played out' impression while listening.

Posted by ghostridenhuffy on Apr-06-2008 06:04:

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Originally posted by Paradox Lost
That's one aspect I will certainly credit this release with. Pole Folder did a great job of constructing an original mix comp consisting at least primarily of tracks that haven't been done to death elsewhere.

Although I nevertheless didn't find this positive point to dramatically improve the overall result, I never once got the 'played out' impression while listening.

... I hear you PL.. maybe it's just that I'm starved for good 'ol fashioned prog-house - a rarity these days!!!d

Posted by Jasperovitsj on Apr-29-2008 22:06:

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Originally posted by Paradox Lost
I wasn't particularly impressed by this. Basically, it had a strong set of opening tracks, and quickly meandered into dull territory before eventually recovering towards the home stretch (though it felt like too little, too late).

At first I felt the same way, but after hearing it a couple of times whilst making my review, I discovered that this mix is actually very well crafted and put together. The first 25 minutes are obviously of very high standard, but although the individual quality of the tracks in the next part seems to be a bit less, it's still a case of the whole being bigger than just the sum of each part. It all just flows and grooves together so well, with a few highlights such as that Clubbervision track and Rock The Box. I agree it could be considered as a bit dull, considering the more "contemporary" sounds he uses in the middle part, but he still managed to surprise me with some of the tracks he selected. Like the ones above me already mentioned, the inclusion of so many relatively unknown tracks made the mix sound pretty fresh and innovative in a way. And the part where he lays the To The Top acappella on top (yeah, pun intended ) of that Max Demand track is just ace. Especially when he then suddenly shifts to the original version of To The Top, just when you thought you'd have to settle with only the acappella. That's some proper dj'ing! And the last part gives just a welcome moment of rest before building up to Fortune Cookie. That transition with Finding Paulette was pretty damn good as well. I really love a well executed harmonic transition, and Pole Folder pulled that one of perfectly!

Overall I thought this was a pretty great compilation. Not legendary maybe, but very good regarding track selection, programming and overall consistency. Pole Folder wanted to make a musical, soulfull compilation that was at the same time aimed at the dancefloor, and he managed to walk that thin line very well in my eyes.

And on a sidenote. Whilst listening I sometimes got the feeling that he actually mixed this one live on cdj's, perhaps even in one take, without any editing or computer interference? I just noticed a few transitions where he was slightly offbeat for a few moments. I wonder if anyone else noticed that too? If that's the case, I'm even more impressed with this effort! Mixing a compilation live on cdj's is pretty daring in this age dominated by Ableton and other digital alternatives.

Posted by ghostridenhuffy on Apr-30-2008 02:40:

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Originally posted by Jasperovitsj
And on a sidenote. Whilst listening I sometimes got the feeling that he actually mixed this one live on cdj's, perhaps even in one take, without any editing or computer interference? I just noticed a few transitions where he was slightly offbeat for a few moments. I wonder if anyone else noticed that too? If that's the case, I'm even more impressed with this effort! Mixing a compilation live on cdj's is pretty daring in this age dominated by Ableton and other digital alternatives.

I also got the feeling that this was mixed with CDJ's and edited later. Sound not quite as crisp as digitally mixed. Still loving this comp nonetheless.

Posted by woscar on Apr-30-2008 04:30:

Really digging this comp. I got the promo about a month ago but was only able to listen to it in the car...I'm listening to it with headphones now.

Posted by SpeedBoy on Apr-30-2008 23:28:

Posted by Mr Game+Watch on May-07-2008 17:33:

Picked this up blindly on Amazon (woscar's comments being a big deciding factor for me - I tend to enjoy the same stuff he likes), and I'm glad I did... a good mix of proggy elements, some slight glitch and tech house elements, a bit of vocals... really diverse assortment of sounds and layers. It doesn't keep the same vibe through the album but my only complaint is that it doesn't end on a more uplifting, "hands in the air" moment.

ILK - Twisted Pine (Ruby Weeks mix) is the highlight of the album for me.