U.S.S.R. Life From the Other Side

by DJ Vadim

U.S.S.R. Life From the Other Side cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 September 1999
  • Label: Ninja Tune
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:13:44
  • Community rating: 3.28/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Russian-born, London-based producer's album for Ninja Tune assembles hip hop instrumentals and guest MC tracks from his travels. DJ Vadim was a central figure of the label's abstract hip hop roster.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, rhythmic, gangsta, conscious, political

Tracklist

  1. Getting Friendly (0:42)
  2. Viagra (2:58)
  3. My Favourite Letter (1:11)
  4. Life From The Itchy Side (3:29)
  5. English Breakfast (3:42)
  6. Building Tension In 2 Dimensions (4:01)
  7. Dig Yourself Baby! (1:14)
  8. Are You Sure (1:27)
  9. The Pact (Super Rimes) (4:40)
  10. Outerschmoodles (0:30)
  11. Your Revolution (4:11)
  12. It's Obvious (5:06)
  13. The Piano Song (2:46)
  14. Pauses For Repetition (0:43)
  15. Truly & Really (3:48)
  16. Ponmelo Duro (3:18)
  17. The Terrorist (4:52)
  18. The Larry Chatsworth Theme (0:50)
  19. From Russia With Love (4:16)
  20. Shikko - The Affirmers Of The New Art (3:32)
  21. Micro Course In Russian (1:48)
  22. Friction (4:16)
  23. A 110 Dsp - Acquiring The Taste (0:43)
  24. How To Exercise The Turntable Record Player (7:50)
  25. Strength & Understanding For Young Lovers (1:51)

Credits

  • Delta inc - artwork [cover image & construction]
  • BMS - featuring, lyrics by
  • El-P - featuring, lyrics by
  • Prime Cuts - scratches [additional]
  • Skinnyman - featuring, lyrics by
  • Sarah Jones - featuring, lyrics by
  • Blu Rum 13 - featuring, lyrics by
  • Toastie Taylor - featuring, lyrics by

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