- I was very excited when I received my copy of “No Nonsense”. It is not very often that a quality Australian release graces our record stores. And as soon as Resident Advisor released news about this CD a few weeks ago, it was clearly obvious that this would be a gem of a release. They sometimes say that you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, however, you can definitely judge this CD by its cover. “Sounds from the Australian Underground – Deep, Dark and Dirty” are the inscriptions on the cover, and this double CD is all that. So after listening to both CD’s, I can honestly report that this is absolute class! This showcase CD for arguably Australia’s finest record label, Zero Tolerance, convinces me that there is something magical in the air at the ZT studios!
The first CD is an unmixed display of Classic Zero Tolerance tracks. None come more classic as Blue’s “Narcotik”, a piece of work that opened up one of the finest mix CD’s ever, disc 2 of Sasha’s San Francisco Global Underground. “Dirty Logic” by Deep Funk Project is spine tingling stuff, while ASAP’s “Save The Trees” has that stamp of the Zero Tolerance sound. Hi Fi Bugs breakbeat classic “Lydian and the Dinosaur” is included as well as Nubreed’s debut hit “Welcome”. 8 incredible full length classics is the order of the day for CD1, and it represents the successful tunes of years gone by for the Zero Tolerance stable.
But as they say, forget the past and get with the times – time for CD2 to enter the ring! Mixed by Melbourne DJ and Producer Gab Olivier, this mix is not for the lighthearted. It’s very Deep, it’s very Dark, and it’s shockingly Dirty. But most of all – it’s very very good! You know this is Aussie made with Gab Olivier’s very own intro, a very unique Australian accent proclaiming a policy of Zero Tolerance! It doesn’t beat around the bush for long though, as it takes you through the future of this bright record label. Tracks by Digby & Oliver, Deep Funk Project, Low Pressure and more embody the sound of Melbourne. Intricate sounds, creepy baselines and chaotic drums indicate how very well produced these tracks are. Gab Olivier furthers the credibility of this CD by mixing seamlessly as he often does.
Not much more can be said – a solid release that will no doubt receive great praise, not only on our shores, but overseas where Zero Tolerance is making a very credible name for themselves. In stores nationwide March 18 – buy Australian made!
Tracklist:
CD1 - Unmixed
1. Narcotik – “Blue”
2. Deep Funk Project – “Dirty Logic”
3. Digital Mind Control – “Darkness”
4. ASAP – “Save The Trees”
5. Nubreed – “Food For Thought” (Dark Alley Remix)
6. Hi Fi Bugs – “Lydian & The Dinosaur”
7. Nubreed – “Rock Da City” (Apex Remix)
8. Nubreed – “Welcome”
CD2 - Mixed by Gab Olivier
1. Gab Olivier – “Moody Intro”
2. Kris & Gab – “Addix”
3. Low Pressure – “Northern Lights”
4. Digby & Olivier – “Human”
5. Digby & Olivier – “Sunshower”
6. Deep Funk Project vs. Austin Leeds –“Sub Ritual”
7. Digby & Olivier – “Seven Stones”
8. Deep Funk Project – “Black Witch”
9. Jono Fernandez – “Lo Runner”
10. Deep Funk Project – “Black Phunk”
11. Digital Mind Control – “Beta Proxima 7�