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ARTIST: Various Artists
TITLE: Beyond Hamsterdam: Baltimore Tracks From The Wire
RELEASE DATE: Jan. 8, 2008
WEB DEBUT: A while ago, I imagine, but I’m slow.
SEVERAL-LISTEN VERDICT: If there’s anything the Internet could probably use less of, outside of Britney news, it’s ecstatic commentary about The Wire, with the first episode of the fifth and final season airing this Sunday night. Although I share the opinion that the show is the best currently on the air–not much of a competition, I realize–it’s easy to get sick of the very idea of it after seeing every blogger go on and on about its greatness. So, apologies to you, tired-of-The Wire readers, but the Baltimore Club-centric of the two recent soundtrack releases for the show is great. Of course, this post rightfully belongs to Idolator contributor GovernmentNames, since I probably have no business spouting off about Baltimore Club, but it’s enjoyable even for a genre dilettante, to think of a compilation featuring Rod Lee and DJ Technics to be available at Borders locations nationwide, especially one with a well-chosen tracklist that represents both the show and the city’s music scene well.
Beyond Hamsterdam [HBO]
Pshhhh I’m not possessive, post away. Although I should note that the title is not Baltimore Club Tracks (there’s only 2 club music songs on it, it’s mostly hip hop aside from the Tom Waits cover and the jazz track at the end).
Here’s an article I wrote on the CD that was published this week: [www.citypaper.com]
(I apologize if this comment comes up more than once, I clicked and got an error message.)
@GovernmentNames: Admittedly, I wouldn’t have touched this disc post-wise on any other day, but it’s what I was listening to while trying to make it through the day.
Your piece is great, btw.
What’s a “leak of the day?”
yeh especially the way this post is structured whats the point of “leak of the day” when its basically a new release announcement… you’re not even linking to the leak… what do you think ppl will think you are cooler bc you illegally download music? didn’t you hear that shit is SO 2007…
@worldsfair: If you would have considered making some news today, I would have been happy to cover it. It was either this or Britney Spears, pal.
Nothing beats just listening to 92Q.