Forward Selection

Forward Selection

Forward Selection

Track Listings
 
1. Strange Tune
2. Space
3. Electrodub 79
4. Slow
5. Deep Lotus
6. Ampex Dub Supreme
7. Dampkring
8. Rizzla
9. Supermellow
10. Sweepstation
11. Choengs (live from California Tortilla)
12. Snacktime (live from California Tortilla)
13. Fairwell
14. EZ Times
15. Deep Lotus (Tamaka Remix)

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Perpetual Sound Systems (PS2) is the audio collective of Paul Chaconus, John Bowen and their arsenal of computers. The two have been friends and music addicts for over fifteen years; and between ‘em, they have had their hands in many aspects of the music scene... Paul was the guitarist for the hardcore band Far Cry (on the German label 'Crucial Response') and was also running his own studio putting in countless hours of engineering. Constantly staying on top of the newest software & buying new hardware, he is the sound system's chief technology officer. John has been djing for the past 10 years holding down residencies at some of dc's and new york's finer venues as well as playing private parties for supermodels in NYC and movie preimer parties in London.

They first began recording together in 1995 producing house tracks for the New York dance label 'Gutterball Recordings'. In 1999 they released a track as PS2 on Open Source Music for the WOPA ”Walking on Pennsylvania Avenue - Sounds of DC Remixed” compilation.

Product Description
Forward Selection is a supermellow excursion into downtempo beats tinged with dub reggae and electro. It was a year and a half in the making and was inspired by technologies past and present.

Forward Selection,Perpetual Sound Systems,Open Source Music,Dance,Dance Music,Downtempo,Pop,Techno-Dub
Cool Ruler/Soon Forward -- Selection
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Reggae classic from the seventies
 Cool Ruler/Soon Forward -- Selection
Gregory Isaacs
Manufacturer: Caroline
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000000HUO
Release Date: 1992-09-25

Tracks:

  1. Universal Tribulation
  2. Words Of The Farmer
  3. Black Liberation Struggle
  4. Mr. Brown
  5. Raving Tonight
  6. John Public
  7. Let's Dance
  8. Native Woman
  9. One More Time
  10. My Relationship
  11. Slave Market
  12. Uncle Joe
  13. Lonely Girl
  14. Soon Forward

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Reggae classic from the seventies.......2005-03-06

This compilation of songs from two landmark albums, "Cool Ruler" originally released in 1978 and "Soon Forward" released in 1979. It captures very well Gregory Isaacs' sensual, smooth crooning style that has made him popular with audiences around the world. This cd has compiled some huge jamaican hits like the beautifull "Soon Forward", the understated "Mr. Brown" and the lovers roots reggae classic "John public".His backing band is provide as usual by Jamaica's finest session musicians; Sly Dunbar, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace and Santa on drums, Robbie Shakespeare on bass, Chinna, Ranchie and Bingy Bunny on guitars,Sticky and Skully on percussions and Dennis Brown,Leroy Sibbles and Junior Delgado on backgroung vocals. The repertoire came from the sessions recorded and mixed at the legendary Channel one Studios.This is what I call strictly Jamaican roots music. Get it!
Forward Selection
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Strange tunes
 Forward Selection
Perpetual Sound Systems
Manufacturer: Open Source Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005YPNE
Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

  1. Strange Tune
  2. Space
  3. Electrodub 79
  4. Slow
  5. Deep Lotus
  6. Ampex Dub Supreme
  7. Dampkring
  8. Rizzla
  9. Supermellow
  10. Sweepstation
  11. Choengs (live from California Tortilla)
  12. Snacktime (live from California Tortilla)
  13. Fairwell
  14. EZ Times
  15. Deep Lotus (Tamaka Remix)

Album Description

Forward Selection is a supermellow excursion into downtempo beats tinged with dub reggae and electro. It was a year and a half in the making and was inspired by technologies past and present.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Strange tunes.......2004-12-23

It can be seen as a bad omen when the first song on an album sounds like parts of Jabba's Palace. And that is the sound that opens Perpetual Sound System's "Forward Selection": Pretty, eerie, random-sounding, and virtually impossible to get attached to.

A few bits of sound sampling and reggae vocalization spice up a few songs, like "Space," but the major parts of each song are cold, slightly brittle-sounding electronic beats. A few like "Slow" don't even have that -- just sweeps of chilly electronic sound, not quite epic enough to be considered soundscapes.

At first listen, these are pretty cool -- watery and eerie. It doesn't take long to realize that that is most of what the music is: minimal beats overlaid by weird, initially impressive sound effects, apparently in the hope that the UFO-underwater feel will drown out the simplistic music scheme.

It's also quite repetitive -- virtually every song employs the same wavering electronic waves and squiggles. And it's almost impossible to tell them apart simply by hearing them, since the biggest difference seems to be how fast or slow they are. "Rizzla" manages to break the mold with some weird vocals and a thick, foggy sonic layer, but then it's back to the jittery trip-hop.

"Forward Selection" ends up sounding a bit like a layer of ice on the ground -- chilly, brittle, and partly transparent. It's a downtempo album that sounds good initially, but starts to pall as the songs blend into each other.
Cool Ruler/Soon Forward -- Selection
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Cool Ruler/Soon Forward -- Selection
    Gregory Isaacs
    Manufacturer: Emi/Virgin
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000026GI1
    Release Date: 1999-07-15

    Tracks:

    1. Universal Tribulation
    2. Word Of The Farmer
    3. Black Liberation Struggle
    4. Mr Brown
    5. Raving Tonight
    6. John Public
    7. Let's Dance
    8. Native Woman
    9. One More Time
    10. My Relationship
    11. Slave Market
    12. Uncle Joe
    13. Lonely Girl
    14. Soon Forward

    Album Details

    This Complation of Songs from Two Landmark Albums, 'cool Ruler' and 'soon Forward,' Showcases Gregory Isaacs' Sensual Voice Fired with a Subtle Intensity that is his Hallmark. His Backing is Provided as Usual by Jamaica's Finest Session Musicians. Hebecame Known as the 'cool Ruler' after the Release of that Remarkable Album in 1978. The Following Year Saw the Release of 'soon Forward' Further Adding to his Glowing Repertoire of Songs of Love and Freedom.

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