Various Artists - Kid606 and Friends, Vol. 1

The premiere CD release on Kid606's own label, Tigerbeat6, Kid606 And Friends, Vol. 1 is as the title implies a collection of collaborations and remix efforts, appropriate enough given the kid's own notoriety when it comes to mind-melting transformations. Some of the efforts actually appear to be Kid606 mixing others rather than being remixed in turn, but whatever the exact source of all the tracks, the end results are a merrily chaotic treat. A good number of the selections fall squarely into the frenetic and ever-expanding realm of glitch techno and IDM, stop-start loops and extreme vocal and musical cut-ups, and much more at play. Read More