Various Artists - Cream Live II (Live Recording) (CD 1996)

Almost classic. Indeed, the first 15 tracks of CD3 constitute an excellent DJ mix by The Psychonauts, with brilliant scratching and skillful sticking together of mostly Mo Wax breaks & beats. It's slightly better than their rather rushed 'Time Machine' mix, though not as good as their longer Radio One 'Essential Mix'.

The mix quickly flits from one track to the next in The Psychonauts' trademark cut & paste style, resulting in a (mostly) high energy mix that maintains interest throughout, but (unlike with 'Time Machine') not so fast as to prevent the listener from getting into each song. Aside from the kicking breakbeats on display, the actual songs in the mix are not that amazing by themselves, but it's the WAY these guys use four turntables to bring the best out of them that is so impressive. The scratching is rhythmical and diverse, never getting monotonous or overbearing, and perfectly complementing the songs over which it appears.

I may be wrong, but I think James Lavelle's contribution to the mix is restricted to the last three tracks, boring songs that have here been overplayed and very averagely stuck together. It's certainly a change of style, both musically and DJing, that provides a disappointing end to an otherwise highly innovative mix of breaks, beats and scratching.

Had to replace my damaged disks and must say one of the original and best cream live CD you can buy. The album is over 14 years old and it still sounds good.

Been a dedicated Oakenfold fan have all his tracks,what can I say absolutely fantastic cd.Go into a world of your own and appreciate this guys talent...