DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig
Carl Craig · 1996
72 min · 16 tracks · house · techno
A kaleidoscopic blend of techno and house that invites listeners into Carl Craig's innovative soundscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions layered dense sonic textures
- Context
- By the time DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig was released in 1996, Craig had already established himself as a key figure in the Detroit techno scene. This album followed his influential work with Planet E Communications and showcased his ability to remix and curate tracks that highlighted both established and emerging artists within the electronic music landscape.
- If you like
- house, techno
DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig is an album by Carl Craig, released in 1996. A kaleidoscopic blend of techno and house that invites listeners into Carl Craig's innovative soundscape. DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig is significant for its role in defining the DJ mix album format, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse sounds that influenced subsequent compilations. The album received critical acclaim, establishing Craig as a prominent name in electronic music and contributing to the global rise of techno and house genres during the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of techno and house that invites listeners into Carl Craig's innovative soundscape. Rooted in house and techno.
What makes DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig by Carl Craig notable?
DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig is significant for its role in defining the DJ mix album format, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse sounds that influenced subsequent compilations. The album received critical acclaim, establishing Craig as a prominent name in electronic music and contributing to the global rise of techno and house genres during the mid-90s. By the time DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig was released in 1996, Craig had already established himself as a key figure in the Detroit techno scene. This album followed his influential work with Planet E Communications and showcased his ability to remix and curate tracks that highlighted both established and emerging artists within the electronic music landscape.
Who is DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig for?
DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and layered dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig?
DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig has 16 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Theme (Carl Craig remix) Standout 7:29
- 2 Klunk Standout 3:46
- 3 Crazy Dream (Retro 313 Future Memory mix) 3:04
- 4 Eye to Eye 4:05
- 5 Clip 5:20
- 6 Good Girls 4:29
- 7 Changing Factors 3:54
- 8 Changeling 2:29
- 9 You Can't Stop Standout 3:51
- 10 Zone Paging 5:41
- 11 Crossing Mars 5:26
- 12 Switchback 2:46
- 13 Res*lute 0:56
- 14 Electroluv 4:11
- 15 Folkloric Acid 5:30
- 16 DJ-Kicks (The Track) 9:19
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