Distant Drummer (album)
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 19, 2002 | |||
| Genre | Instrumental hip hop | |||
| Length | 51:26 | |||
| Label | Beneath the Surface | |||
| Producer | Omid | |||
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Distant Drummer is a studio album by American hip hop producer Omid. It was released by Beneath the Surface on February 19, 2002.[1] It draws inspiration from the music of Sun Ra, as well as a science fiction book Hyperion.[2] The tracks from the album appeared on Logic 12, a Logic Skateboard Media video, in 2002.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| UCD Advocate | B+[4] |
| UG Rap | 8.5/10[5] |
| Urban Smarts | favorable[6] |
| XLR8R | favorable[7] |
Writing for XLR8R, DJ Anna said: "While the songs don't always achieve the depth or scope of, dare I say, a DJ Shadow piece, they do exist as lovely and moving soundscapes, and Omid proves himself to be a technically awesome electronic composer."[7]
The album reached number 3 on CMJ's "Hip-Hop" chart,[8] as well as number 21 on KUCI's "Top 30" chart.[9] Fritz the Cat of Vice included it on the "Top Nine" list in December 2003.[10]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Omid Walizadeh, except "Ways of the World" by Omid Walizadeh, Nikko, and Xololanxinxo
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Sad King" | 4:44 |
| 2. | "At-One-Ment" | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Musical Chairs" | 1:25 |
| 4. | "Healing Bassics" | 5:15 |
| 5. | "Island Covenant" | 4:37 |
| 6. | "Ease in the Middle Piece" | 4:44 |
| 7. | "Endymion" | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Blue Android" | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Cluster Tech." | 4:50 |
| 10. | "Shreem" | 3:21 |
| 11. | "Ways of the World" | 3:59 |
| 12. | "Live at the Griffith Park Observatory" | 5:34 |
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Omid Walizadeh – production, mixing
- Leila – cello (9)
- Nikko – vocals (11)
- DJ Drez – turntables (11)
- Damon Tedesco – mastering
- Kevin Ramos – photography
- Sid M. Dueñas – design
References[edit]
- ^ "Omid - Distant Drummer". Alpha Pup Records. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Tadah (January 13, 2002). "Omid | Interview". Urban Smarts. Archived from the original on June 22, 2004. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ "Logic - Issue 12 music soundtrack songs list". Skatevideosite. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ "Album Cuts:Distant Drummer". UCD Advocate. March 16, 2004. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ Daabl. "Omid - Distant Drummer". UG Rap. Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ Tadah. "Omid : Distant Drummer | Review". Urban Smarts. Archived from the original on October 8, 2003. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ a b DJ Anna (March 26, 2003). "Distant Drummer". XLR8R. Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ "Hip-Hop". CMJ New Music Report: 20. May 12, 2003.
- ^ "KUCI Top 30". KUCI. July 7, 2003. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Fritz the Cat (December 1, 2003). "Beats And Rhymes". Vice. Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Distant Drummer at Discogs (list of releases)
