DJ SHADOW Vinilo y CD

Review: Originally released in 1996, Endtroducing by DJ Shadow was a landmark in instrumental hip-hop i a moody, atmospheric collage built entirely from samples. This re-issue brings fresh attention to a record that still feels ahead of its time. The opener, 'Building Steam with a Grain of Salt', sets the tone with melancholic piano loops and chopped drums, while 'Midnight in a Perfect World' remains a standout i cinematic, soulful and haunting. 'Stem/Long Stem' drifts through shifting moods, showcasing Shadow's masterful sense of pacing and texture. What made the original so revolutionary was its ability to turn dusty vinyl into something emotionally resonant, and this re-issue serves as a reminder of its lasting influence. Not just a beat tape, Endtroducing is an album with real depth, atmosphere and intent i one that rewards full, uninterrupted listening. Nearly 30 years on, it still sounds like no-one else.

Review: DJ Shadow has done it all in his career, from groundbreaking debut album Entroducing.... to high-profile collabs with Nas and Run the Jewels and adventurous and alternative explorations of rhythm on more recent albums. His seventh full-length finds him going totally solo once more, looking back at his long relationship with music and 60,000-strong record collection. He explores all sorts of moods and glovers from drum & bass to breakbeat to juke and hip hop, all with a polished digital aesthetic and bright sense of melody. The best tunes for us though, are the more tender and introspective ones like 'Forever Changed'.

Review: Sample maestro, turntable wizard and genre-blender extraordinaire DJ Shadow unveils his latest album after teasing with hit single "Rocket Fuel" featuring vocals from legendary trio De La Soul earlier in the year. The full length finds the US beat maker in an angry mood, with plenty of anxiety riddled cuts, frazzled synths and raw textures conveying a certain unease with the world around him. There are still moments of his trademark string laced beauty on "Firestorm" and gorgeous instrumentals like "Rosie," but this is definitely the sound of an artist who still has plenty of new things to say.

Review: Lost and Found is an instrumental hip-hop landmark that captures DJ Shadow and DJ Krush at the height of their powers. Originally a label-defining early release on Mo Wax, both sides of this split single set the blueprint for sample-heavy, cinematic beat-making that still resonates today. Shadow's layered textures and Krush's dusty groove sensibilities complement each other perfectly, both tracks blending eerie atmospheres with deep, off-kilter rhythm, bridging Tokyo and California in a haze of vinyl crackle and head-nod funk. Essential listening i not just for fans of Shadow or Krush, but for anyone curious about the roots of modern downtempo and trip-hop.