Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Shivers
2. Flying Officer
3. Long Distance Call
4. Hiperbole
5. Deep Breath
6. Konfusion
7. Test Drive
8. Wooden Toy
9. Split
10. Seaweed

Disc 2:

1. Break In (Backini Remix)
2. 1958 (Quantic Remix)
3. Break In (Dr Rubberfunk ‘Live A No.10A’ Remix)
4. 1958 (Skalpel Remix)
5. Break In (J’s Remix)
6. Break Out (Skalpel Remix)
7. Low
8. Low (Reconstruction By The Amalgamation Of Soundz)
9. Break In (Paradowski Remix)
10. 1958 (Extended Remix)
11. Laboratorium

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23563 in Music
• Released on: 2005-10-03
• Number of discs: 2

Blues and Soul
"Skalpel fuse orchestral elements with smokey beats and oodles of jazz... sounding like an ever-so-slightly more charged Cinematic Orchestra"

IDJ
"Think classic soundtracks, underground bars, illicit moods, and some beautifully structured and played authentic cold war jazz. Excellent work."

DJ
"Imagine Cinematic Orchestra dropping their (g-)strings and climbing into bed with DJ Vadim and you'll get the idea."

Customer Reviews

Good stuff...
Although I am a fan of ninja tune material when I'm in the mood, too often I find it a bit too musically accomplished to to the point of self congratulation. This, on the other hand is excellent and atmospheric jazz without self indulgence and pretentiousness. One of the best from the Ninja stable that I've heard in a while, and a good value double CD too. Highly recommended.

HMMMMMMMMMMM NIIIIIIIIICE!
As the previous reviewer stated, this album really feels like a continuation of the previous album. Konfusion is Skalpel's 2nd album for Ninja tune. Ninja still haven't got round to releasing their albums which saw a Poland only release. Hopefully we will see these one day.
So, onto the review. Konfusion feels a lot more relaxed and dare i say "chilled out" than their last release. the Double bass and jazz drums are still there, but this feels way more downbeat. Perfect late night listening along a sampled Cinematic Orchestra feel.
Worth noting that it comes with a 2nd cd (way to go ninja!!!) of remixes from the previous album. Sure, some aren't that great, but all remixes are here from the 6 track ep in which Skalpel released the best remixes submitted. Good to see the Skalpel remix of 1958 also. Very nice indeed. I can just hear the jazz dude form the Fast Show "hmmm, nice".
Also on the 2nd cd are b-sides from previous eps. I love little bonuses like this, although it means the original Skalpel purchases I have made are moribund.

Essential.

Like being in a smoky Jazz Bar
A very good follow-up to their self-titled debut. Put the CD on and turn the lights down low for this one. It's jazz, and it's very cool jazz.

To be honest, I dont think it's as good as their debut. I remember listening to that and being able to hum some of the tunes from it days after because they were that memorable. I've yet to do so with this album, but that is hardly a failing.

In conclusion: If you liked Skapel's first album, then you'll find a lot of pleasure in this one. They remind me a lot of The Cinematic Orchestra, who are my favourite Ninja Tune artists, so if you like the Cinematics then you'll appreciate Skalpel too.