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James Holden is far from your average DJ-producer.
The wunderkind James Holden has finally come of age, and has delivered up the debut album to prove it: and at 28, about time too! For although the world seems strangely intent on fixing him in his early twenties (or more specifically, a series of internet sites who have seemingly overlooked the fact that biography ages require a yearly update!), the time has come to acknowledge that DJ and producer James Holden is not quite so young anymore. The timely release of Holden’s ‘The Idiots Are Winning’ mini-album in 2006 marked the occasion, and formed a fitting musical illustration of Holden’s new-found maturity.
Still reluctant to bestow upon it the accolade of ‘debut album’, for Holden himself ‘The Idiots Are Winning’ remains an EP which grew out of control: take four dancefloor-length Holden tracks, mix in the obligatory DJ tools and alternative versions that he is so keen on, and an interlude or two for good measure, and you have far exceeded the single realm and are pushing into album territory. Not that the manner of its creation should affect the listening experience: Holden’s intricate and inimitable production style ensures a coherence of atmosphere, where even DJ-friendly extended intros hold up to home-listening scrutiny. The Guardian went so far as to proclaim it “the most astonishing debut in electronic music since Boards of Canada’s Music Has the Right to Children.” And who are we to argue?
The wunderkind James Holden has finally come of age, and has delivered up the debut album to prove it: and at 28, about time too! For although the world seems strangely intent on fixing him in his early twenties (or more specifically, a series of internet sites who have seemingly overlooked the fact that biography ages require a yearly update!), the time has come to acknowledge that DJ and producer James Holden is not quite so young anymore. The timely release of Holden’s ‘The Idiots Are Winning’ mini-album in 2006 marked the occasion, and formed a fitting musical illustration of Holden’s new-found maturity.
Still reluctant to bestow upon it the accolade of ‘debut album’, for Holden himself ‘The Idiots Are Winning’ remains an EP which grew out of control: take four dancefloor-length Holden tracks, mix in the obligatory DJ tools and alternative versions that he is so keen on, and an interlude or two for good measure, and you have far exceeded the single realm and are pushing into album territory. Not that the manner of its creation should affect the listening experience: Holden’s intricate and inimitable production style ensures a coherence of atmosphere, where even DJ-friendly extended intros hold up to home-listening scrutiny. The Guardian went so far as to proclaim it “the most astonishing debut in electronic music since Boards of Canada’s Music Has the Right to Children.” And who are we to argue?
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Solstice
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Horizons
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One For You
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Muzik Awards 2001 Vol.2 - The Future
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Shoutbox
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tommei wrote:
First Electronic DJ that i really like!
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baxinski wrote:
underrated? probably in your mind only. james is one of the most appreciated music producers in the contemporary electronic scene. and his label, border community, is also one of the most innovative and progressive music factories around.
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Shponglation wrote:
One of the most underrated DJ's out there! Keep up the good work James!
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odiousjuice wrote:
@CXH1437: It sure is!
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CXH1437 wrote:
good stuff !
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wickedhellen wrote:
Maybe you could help me, people) I'm listening to "New Year's Eve Border Community Night (Live @ Melkweg, Amsterdam) (2008-12-31)" now. There's a track which starts at 39:15. What's the name of the track? anybody?) I love it so much, I heard it at Arma definitely.
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istash wrote:
thnkz for live gig @ msk, arma17!
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djjoeChelin wrote:
I've seen James Live in Mexico City with Petter, what a concert, probably the best progressive house / tech house Mix I've heard in one of the greatest clubs in the City: Continental DJ Club (7.1 Channel HD Audio), too bad those times are gone, this club is now closed.
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kobe47 wrote:
Nothing (93 Returning Mix) <3
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the_offcast wrote:
James, you were the best last night @ ARMA17! You're fucking awesome, man :) Cheers from Moscow!
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Spherepeer2 wrote:
<3 At the Controls
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lexxic wrote:
can't wait for Cocoon@Arma in Moscow!!!
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P_Floyd wrote:
Balance 005 CD1: greatest DJMix ever! (x3)
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slater81 wrote:
Solemn Thirsty = tuneage
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jamesor2 wrote:
Great DJ sets....
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Budddda wrote:
Balance 005 CD1: greatest DJMix ever! (x2)
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Pokit wrote:
James's Balance005 comp is legendary. It'll never collect dust on my shelves, it will never leave my ipod. Holden - The Wheel (Pass 1) is the best tune on the comp imo.
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spasmodia wrote:
Balance 005 CD1: greatest DJMix ever!
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WeFearSilence wrote:
James Holdens amazing Border Community label hits London - http://www.last.fm/event/1253326+We+Fear+Silence+present+Border+Community
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djfilitico wrote:
in love with balance 005 [2]
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Dec
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New Year's Eve at Weekend Club Berlin
Week12End, Berlin, Germany
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Happy New Border Community
Alte Kongresshalle, München, Munich, Germany
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James Holden
Camera Club, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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