MistaDistah - Arkanoid Intro (Longer RnB Version)

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Duration:
3:04
Released:
03/04/2001
Charts position:
151. in the year 2001
2605. in all-time charts
Score:
74%
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A few timing issues with the drums prevent this from being Outstanding, thus only Very Good from me.
Not the best but it has style.
Review by Chris Abbott
23/01/2003

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This is a cover which, for me, took some time while listening to it to establish its identity. There are some distinct Dr Who moments, along with a general efficient and satisfying treatment of the tune. A lot of the original spaciousness in Martin's tune is initially lost, and the breakbeat performing the drums isn't as apocalyptic as you'd expect. So the cover takes time to grow. But towards the middle and end, it finally persuades you. Repeated listening is a necessity, but a rewarding one. The start could still be more persuasive though, especially the bass, which is too light and hollow. There's also a disturbing drop of one or two bars which makes the chords sound wrong at about 0:42. Initially it sounds like the tune is wrong, but then you realise it's merely repeated too early. 1:22 is when the cover becomes memorable. Well worth your listening ear.