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djenkins writes:

4of 5 Stars

"Guerolito" consists of remixes of Beck's "Guero" album from a diverse assortment of artists, which is, in some ways, more interesting than it's source material. While I must admit to being a big fan of a number of the remixers and certainly the remixee, this CD is well worth the $12 and is ultimately more engaging and more fun than any remix project I've ever heard.

Air and Boards of Canada have always appealed to my notions of what electronica should be (simultaneously mellow and engaging) and their respective versions of "Missing" and "Broken Drum" are both compelling and appropriate. Also, I have always been a fan of the Beastie Boys, and in the last few years have come to admire the sonically brutal loops of producer/rapper El-P. El-P and B-Boy Adrock deliver as expected; but one of my favorite moments of "Guerolito" is frequent Beastie-collaborator Mario C's version of "Earthquake Weather" which re-imagines the folky original as an ominous and spooky tribal drone. For me though, "Guerolito's" standout is Diplo's "Wish Coin" which utterly transforms the slow-burn funk of "Go It Alone" into a soulful ska jam that will have you reaching for your old English Beat LP's.

"Guerolito" stands as a fascinating and quirky reminder that we can all hear the same song in a different way.

Dec 18, 2005 12:13:37