Mr. Scruff - Keep It Solid Steel

If the title was a directive to Mr. Scruff's Andrew Carthy to make sure that his volume in the Solid Steel series stayed true to the spirit of previous volumes, Keep It Solid Steel has to be called a disappointment. Still, it compares well even to series highlights like Dj Food's Now, Listen! nevertheless. Carthy, a long-time DJ with a knack for resurrecting great sounds, spins an energetic mix of deadly obscure tracks lifted from reggae, dance, soul, and old-school hip-hop; although he may not mash up every track in sight -- a Solid Steel specialty -- he does flaunt his status as a messiah of neglected hooks. Read More