The Contino Sessions

It's hard to place this album in a box. It was gloomy. It was boring. It was also low-key engaging - the instrumental rave ups where especially nice. Is this just a dark metaphor for a material driven life? Death in Las Vegas. Death in Monaco. Aging in West Palm Beach. I feel no need to return to this album. Their one song on the Lost In Translation soundtrack is enough for me. C-

I honestly didn't notice this album ended the first time I listened to it. It was very background noise for me, and some tracks such as "Aisha" made me cringe because it felt like it was trying so hard to be edgy. "Lever Street" was the best song on the album imo. It wasn't BAD in the ways the other 1 star albums were, but I don't think it deserves a place on the 1,001 album list because so much of it is snoozy.

May have been relatively interesting had it come out in 92, but I don’t understand why it would take 7 years for these guys to come up with a cut-rate Screamadelica 2.0.

What an album - from the opener Dirge it just builds brilliantly until Aisha which is such a tune , feels dirty and gritty and a strong step away from the “big beat” they started with. The whole album flows brilliantly with a dark edge and I totally forgot just how good it was. Take out the Bobby Gillespie track and you can still hear parts Primal Scream etc. Absolutely stellar

Wow, what an album. I was immediately hooked from the beginning with the slow build up in Dirge, to such satisfying guitar and synth instrumentation. I honestly was not expecting an electronic album, but its a nice change of pace. Every song progresses in such a satisfying way. I love the use of rock instruments on top of the synths, giving it a grungier feeling, reminiscent of Massive Attack or Gorillaz, and even Black Moth Super Rainbow on the song Luther's Funk. Some of these songs are much more abrasive and hard for what I'd expect from a 90's electronic album, it had a very modern feeling. I love all the songs on this album, but the stand out for me is Aisha. I love Iggy Pop's spoken-word vocals on this song, mixed with the guitars and synth solos, it's just so captivating. I really don't have any complaints about this album at all. The songs were all different enough to where it didn't feel repetitive, but still felt like a consitent album. Every track was a unique experience and my expectations were always shattered each time, there were so many intricate progressions and twists that kept me on my toes. There's a lot of songs on this album that I'll be saving to my playlist, I'm excited to listen to it again. Favorite track: Aisha, Dirge, Luther's Funk, Lever Street - Least Favorite track: none

Saw DIV live back in the day. A musician friend had to leave, he was worried about permanently damaging his hearing. it was a great gig. Couldn't believe how many people were on stage. The idea of a guest vocalist was pretty original when it was released. Nowadays every other tune seems to be doing some type of collaboration. These were not driven by marketing and sales but by finding the voice/character/mood to match the song. Iggy pop absolutely nails Aisha. On the next album Paul Weller and Liam Gallagher create works they never would have on their own and equal to their best. Cover art 3.5/5

The screeching hurt my ears.

I was obsessed with Death in Vegas's first album- Dead Elvis. It just seemed effortlessly cool. I was counting the days for the release of their second album, and it didn't disappoint. This album started their move towards a more commercial sound and amped up the guest appearances but this release maintained the effortless cool.

Loved the it, good and grimy

Any album that features Iggy Pop singing "Aisha, I'm viiibraaatiiing" gets five stars by default.

This is entirely new to me and I loved it. It’s a very dark album, but there are epic moments like “Flying” where it loosens up and feels lighter. “Aisha” has a great rock groove under those disturbing lyrics. “Aladdin’s Story” is a pretty cool take on the classic ‘Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen…’. I enjoyed the rock-meets-electronica of this. Death In Vegas is a group I will check out further. Not a happy album, but one I am happy to have encountered!

Love it, always have, amazing album

Enjoyed this. Fave tracks - Dirge, Aisha, Neptune City

Another artist/album I don't know, Bri'ish of course. This is an interesting project--classified as electronica, but it's somewhere between electronic and shoegaze-y rock. The combo works well and the music is decent throughout, but I'm not grabbed by much here. Fades to the background pretty quickly, but I LOVE the glitchy sound that comes up on "Aisha." That's a banger track. I saw on Wikipedia that Pitchfork gave this a 3.9! The review is hilarious, and in my favorite bit the critic said that Aisha "bursts through the speakers with such ferocity as to make you drop the saucepan of bathtub crank you just brewed up all over your bisexual girlfriend's Cocker Spaniel." Favorite tracks: Dirge, Aisha. Album art: Extremely boring, instantly forgettable. I do like the color scheme but the imagery is lame. See Metallica's "Kill 'Em All" for a good red/white/black album cover.

It has rough patches but manages to pull itself together sometimes.

This was for me the 1999 release at the time and I listened to it a lot. Now in 2024 it sounds a little less special but still worth 5 stars (even worth 5 stars for all its Primal Scream vibes). On an aside: check out Trans-love Energies - their real masterpiece (10/10). score in 1999: 10/10 score in 2024: 9/10

Atmospheric and cool

Fav: Dirge Least Fav: Death Threat This was awesome, loved the mix of rock and electronic sounds together, like a rockier version of groups such as Portishead. Thoroughly enjoyed!

Love this a looooot

five stars for the first track alone

Fucking amazing, really haven't heard anything like it before. Can't be arsed to find the notes but feels like that sort of punk, dark music that London art students like done really, really well. Not lazy and leaving shit to chance. Somewhat groovy? Had an air of stone roses. Think they also sort of remind me of Underworld which will always help. Dirge and Aisha amazing tracks all through. 4 feels too low so I will go with 4.6.

Hearing this album again is like slipping into a warm friend. I really enjoy the mood it sets. And despite having owned this album since pretty much its release, I had genuinely no idea that it was Iggy Pop singing Aisha. I'm very glad I listened to it again. Might even listen to Dead Elvis next.

very beck i like it a lot

Very vibey.

First time listening to a full Death in Vegas album, and it’s incredible. It’s in its own space somewhere between electronic and rock, and everything just flows so well. The easiest 5* in a while for me.

Aw Hells Yes. was not expecting this to be on this list. Delighted

listened to this a lot

Dark, unique, somewhat unorthodox but easy to listen to. Stand out tracks - Dirge - Soul Auctioneer - lever Street - Aisha - Aladdin's story

Rock On Tommy

Good!

Surprisingly awesome. Dirty, grimey, electronic fat throbbing beats. The lyrics get in the way more than they help the songs, but they are pretty sparse, so are only a minor distraction. Absolutely loved this vibe.

Really interesting and eclectic sound which vibed with me!

this is heavenly. Dirge, the distorted guitar and melodic synth in Flying, the trumpet(?) in Aladdin's Story, the cover image is so beautifully composed only gripe I have is that Soul Auctioneer is very monotonous

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There's a thing to be said about repetition. Handled nicely, it can lead to a state of mind that makes you let go at last. It can lull you to sleep, but it can also break the barriers you routinely erect around you, and take you to higher level of awareness. And it's when repetition it has this hypnotic quality that it can transcend genres and trends. This album couldn't be further from a Steve Reich masterpiece, I'll grant you that. And yet I truly believe transcendence-via-repetition is *also* what it accomplishes here, and this as "dated" as said album sounds today. It's another sort of repetition--one you can come upon throughout decades of modern music, from The 13th Floor Elevators and The Velvet Underground to Jaimie xx, Porridge Radio or Crack Cloud. And this is why I don't care so much about the "nineties electronic rock" style displayed in this particular LP as I care about what it *does* within those confines. I remember listening to *The Contino Sessions* when it came out, mostly because of "Dirge"'s success among indie crowds (that simple "la-la-laaaaa" vocal line is just infectious). And if I wasn't enthralled to the point of buying the album then, I was still pretty enthusiastic about it... But what strikes me *now* is that I remember almost all the tracks in this LP, even though it's been ages since I listened to it: "Soul Auctioneer", with Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie sounding like a stoned bum on it ; the menace of *Death Threat" ; the elated "Flying", a more interesting and more abrasive version of an Archive cut ; weird big-beat rocker "Aisha" allowing Iggy Pop to let his iconic persona shine through (plus that oriental-sounding solo on a wind instrument in its midway point, as the chords modulate and up the ante--a touch of genius for sure!) ; "Lever Street" is moving like few instrumental interludes can be ; as for "Alladin's Story", this laidback-yet-surprising cover of an obscure Rolling Stones composition brings a welcome vintage atmosphere to the proceedings; "Broken Little Sister" then goes back to the band's more sinister side, like a version of Spiritualized with balls instead of the latter's harmless sing-song meanderings (and one can't thank The Jesus And Mary Chain's Jim Reid enough for his vocal performance here) ; and finally, closer "Neptune City", which goes full-psychedelic on the listener, using its guitar (or sitar?) loops to great effects. There's not a single dud in this album, actually, and I didn't expect to like it as much as I just did. So I'm buying it right now. I should have bought it decades ago, come to think of it. I'm also buying *Scorpio Rising*, the full-length record Death In Vegas released after this one, in 2023. Contrary to *The Contino Sessions*, there are a couple of duds in it. But the highlights are even more spectacular, with "Girls" of *Lost In Translation* fame, rocker "Scorpio Rising" (featuring Liam Gallagher--I can't resist adding "of Oasis fame" here, ha ha), plus Paul Weller (of *The Jam* fame) performing the vocals of that Gene Clark cover. Not to mention "Killing Smiles" and its lush string section, (featuring Hope Sandoval), and yet another great psychedelic closer, "Help Yourself"--also with Hope Sandoval, and this one ten minutes long. Now with those two records, I can say I have all Death In Vegas' essential albums. Or at least, that's how I feel... On a sidenote, and before ending this short review with the usual closing credits, I've just read the scalding review Pitchfork published about *The Contino Sessions* at the time Death In Vegas released it. Amazing how you can be wrong on so many levels. Mark my words, there's no problem expressing personal (dis)tastes, and mileages can vary when it comes to repetitive, "hypnotic" music. But when you're complaining about the so-called "bad" basslines in the album, or when you keep on comparing Death In Vegas with Primal Scream--even if they're very different animals (Primal Scream never used *repetition* in the way that Death In Vegas does)--it means you're either deaf or intellectually lazy. Or maybe both. Plus, apart from very few *bons mots* here and there, that review is terribly written. *The most trusted voice in music*. Yeah, right. Waiting for the moment when Pitchfork will give a non-"canon" retrospective grading to this LP, as they have already done in the recent past. In the meantime... Number of albums left to review: 497 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 239 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 114 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 147

Aisha has been one of my favourite tracks forever, and I’d always wanted to listen to the album it’s from. Strange that I never recognised Iggy’s voice though. Listened to it a few times over the past couple of days. Not many albums I can both intentionally listen to, and have them in the background while reading, but this works for me.

nice

I loved this album. It was consistently strange and catered to my taste perfectly. One of my favorites so far (i feel like that doesn't surprise anyone). this album isn't for everyone but it's definitely for me.

The part in Aisha that goes "aaaaaaaaa"? Five stars for that alone.

Wild that this was released in 99. It's way ahead of its time, about 15 years too early. Some lovely cameos too.

Moody

I am not familiar with DEATH IN VEGAS’s music at all, but aware of the band’s existence. After to THE CONTINO SESSIONS, the album is right up my alley. The opening track “Dirge” starts with a PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (PIL) instrumental right off METAL BOX, then DIV take off on their own path exploring similar terrain but with different textures. A great record and the deluxe edition is even ten times better. If you dig the vibe, DON’T EVEN BOTHER WITH THE STANDARD RELEASE. In 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, only THE CONTINO SESSIONS is included, I have a feeling that I’ll be disappointed that there are more albums included. But I can always investigate them on my own time. Rate Artist: DEATH IN VEGAS (5.0) Rate Album (Year): THE CONTINO SESSIONS (1999 Original) (5.0) Rate Album (Year): THE CONTINO SESSIONS (2016 Deluxe) (5.0) Ranking of DEATH IN VEGAS - THE CONTINO SESSIONS songs No. Title Length 1-01) Dirge 5:43 10.0/10 (instrumental) 1-02) Soul Auctioneer 6:00 09.5/10 1-03) Death Threat 4:51 09.0/10 1-04) Flying 7:07 09.5/10 1-05) Aisha 5:54 10.0/10 1-06) Lever Street 3:40 09.5/10 (instrumental) 1-07) Aladdin's Story 4:45 10.0/10 1-08) Broken Little Sister 5:19 09.5/10 1-09) Neptune City 4:44 10.0/10 Original 1999 Release 87.0/90 = 9.66 / 2 = 4.83 1-10) Blood Yawning 7:16 10.0/10 1-11) One More Time 7:02 10.0/10 1-12) Luther's Funk 4:59 10.0/10 Bonus Tracks 2-01) Aisha (Edit) 3:53 10.0/10 2-02) Dirge (#2) 3:39 10.0/10 (instrumental) 2-03) Dirge (Slam Mix) 7:49 10.0/10 (instrumental) 2-04) Dirge (The Micronauts Remix) 6:42 10.0/10 (instrumental) 2-05) Dirge (The Micronauts Bonus Beats) 6:09 10.0/10 (instrumental) 2-06) Dirge (Cossack Apocalypse Mix) 8:16 10.0/10 (instrumental) 2-07) Dirge (Adrian Sherwood Remix) 5:28 10.0/10 (instrumental) 2-08) Neptune City (Concrete Funk 1) 5:27 10.0/10 2-09) Neptune City (Concrete Funk 2) 5:09 10.0/10 2-10) Aisha (Nightclubbing) 5:16 10.0/10 2-11) Aisha (Nightclubbing Instrumental) 5:14 10.0/10 Deluxe 2016 Release 227.0/230 = 9.87 / 2 = 4.93

Super trippy. Sounds like the soundtrack to Dr Who if he existed in the Matrix universe. Flying sounds exactly like the Mighty Boosh theme song. Big journey album, constantly throws something different at you to think about. Highlight is definitely Aisha, big sucker for the spoken word styles. AISHA, I'M VIBRATING. Aladdin's Story is a close second, very cruisey sax and vocals.

Me agrada haber esperado tanto tiempo para escribir este párrafo. Sin conocer nada de ellos de inicio me pareció que era un disco que la primera canción era espectacular y el resto iba bajando hasta quedar casi mediocre hacia el final. Después de darle varias oportunidades más es un disco que te va ganando y se va desdoblando poco a poco. Esa primera canción sigue siendo un punto altísimo, una pista espeluznante que comienza con un siniestro rasgueo de dos acordes de una guitarra eléctrica tintineante y un canto inquietante de "La La La La," a medida que avanza la canción, la tensión aumenta con un ritmo de bajo hipnótico y un teclado vintage hasta el punto en que se siente claustrofóbico. Establece el tono para el resto del disco y declara fuerte y a la cara que el disco va a ser un viaje oscuro. Canciones como "Dirge", así como "Soul Auctioneer" y "Broken Little Sister" logran usar muy pocas letras y están configuradas para pintar un paisaje sonoro visceral y surrealista que es tanto interesante como inquietante. Casi se puede escuchar un viento hueco que sopla a través de un cementerio desierto en una pista y una sirena a distancia que viene de un callejón en la siguiente. En muchos aspectos se convirtió en uno de esos discos que de verdad pinta imágenes en tu cabeza como si fuera una banda sonora a una película inexistente (lo cual también ahora me hace pensar en la infravalorada música de Barry Adamson y cómo me gustaría poder publicitarlo a mucha más gente). Adelante "Aisha" nos presenta un riff distorsionado y difuso que se reproduce una y otra vez con un ritmo de batería al estilo de AC/DC y letras narrativas de Iggy Pop sobre un asesino caníbal que vive en un cementerio terminando con un grito desgarrador y un solo de órgano sesentero a no más poder. Creo que se me hace muy interesante que en mi opinión no hay nada en este disco que te haga fan de la música electrónica si no eres fanático, y no convertirá a un fanático de la electrónica en música rock, pero, como fanático de los dos estilos creo que lo que hace tan deliciosamente es unir a esos dos estilos como pocos lo han hecho y dando un disco que ambos tipos de personas pueden disfrutar. Disco notablemente extraño e igualmente hermoso.

Started off thinking it could be interesting and quirky but the singing quickly got annoying

Death in Vegas’ “The Contino Sessions” is very much up my alley. I love the sexy attitude here, with its driving beats, sultry basslines, rich synths, inventive sampling, etc that create a hypnotic atmosphere. The list of collaborators on this album is incredible - Iggy Pop, Andrew Weatherall, Bobby Gillespie, and more feature on this album which I was very happy about. This album reminds me a little of some trip hop records that have also come out from the U.K., like Massive Attack, Tricky, etc. The U.K. has a staggering amount of great electronic artists that hail from their country, and “The Contino Sessions” is yet another example of their excellence. I had a great time with this one! Too many standout tracks to name - I keep replaying “Aisha (Nightclubbing)”, such an awesome track. The “Nightclubbing” part of the title must be a reference to Iggy’s song “Nightclubbing” from his album “The Idiot”, which is also a great song. I’ll be revisiting this album a ton!

Absolute banger. Was closer to 4 than 5 but listened to aisha again. Such a good song.

Surprisingly awesome!

Switch this review around with Bad Brains, I got a bad brain. I guess since I can't remember much of this, that makes it mediocre? Bad Brains, 2. Contino Sessions, 5.

Surprisingly good

I think on another day I might have found this quite grating. But I listened to this while cooking dinner and really vibed with it.

Surprisingly a bit more intriguing than I would have thought. Cool instrumental parts.

Trippy good stuff 4/5

Actually awesome and new to me.

Never listened to Death in Vegas before! This is a really cool record. A unique amalgamation of sounds. This one breaks the mold for artistic and experimental approaches to conventional pop music. Those records tend to be interesting but not soulful or something you could just throw on. This is definitely something I could think you could just have in the background.

Unknown to me. I found it a little weird but mostly quite enjoyable

Dark, murky sensibilities meet up with the ‘90s Big Beat dance sound. It’s relentless, and maybe a touch repetitive, but an enjoyable listen throughout.

What an album. Skeptical at first, then got me into a groove on the bike. Love the thick, rumbling bass lines contrasted against the lighter guitar and organ riffs. Waiting and anticipating to see where each song would go. Best surprise of my year as an audioslave so far.

Very diverse but refreshing group of tracks. All of them have a great atmosphere and production. Definitely an album I probably wouldn't have discovered without this generator, so thank you Mr. Generator.

First half was great. Nice Trip-Hop / shoegazy sounds. Sort of trailed off in the second half.

Pretty cool.

That was a strange yet somehow a pretty soothing album. I feel like that is an album that I normally wouldn't like but something about it was just really cool. The guitar effects and just overall song structure that were in each song were all so different that it was impossible to know what was coming next. Definitely gets a point up for being extremely original. Aladdin's Story with the horn sounded like the gangster level in Time Splitters 2.

Holy trip-hop love it. This album is dirty af. Like alien drug music. Or dark web music. Idk something dark about it that I love. Aladdin's Story is a pretty one. Cool that it's also a Stone's song but was never declared for publishing rights. Then goes right back into a NIN sounding song. This album was all over the place in a great way.

this is a weird trip hop record but somehow I enjoyed listening to it a lot.

Good! Atmospheric, solid rotation album

Better than I expected. Didn't like Aisha much but the rest of the album was pretty enjoyable especially for a genre I don't typically care for.

Wouldn't go back to it, but the first song was amazing

At times cheesy, but highly engaging! Good driving music

Death in Vegas?? hm. This first track sounds familiar. OH! fuck yeah I know this song. I like it! this is kind of a nice little treat. Didn't know what to expect here. but I'm diggin. This is cool has a dark type of ambience like Massive Attack. We'll say 4 on this one.

Obligatory "never listened to this whole album before outside of a few tracks", and I don't know why I didn't. Maybe I actually did and forgot. Either way I'm usually very down for these kind of down tempo, trip-hop, electronic type affairs. I can see how people will find this incredibly repetitive, but I really like the slow build that they employ on a lot of the tracks. The soundscapes and musical themes all develop over time into something more, and a whole big mood.

really cool blend of trip-hop and rock, although it does seem to lose a bit of its creativity in the second half. but the first half is killer, really cool production

degenerate, borderline satanic, but catchy

1st time listening 8/10 Genuinely surprised by how good it was. Could improve a lot if listened to again. Favorite tracks: dirge, soul auctioneer, lever street, aladdin's story, one more time

I enjoyed this quite a bit and had never heard of this group before.

Pretty good!

Somehow, I missed this when it came out, and for the subsequent 25 years. So, that you 1001 Albums for bring it to my attention. It defies easy categorisation, but I can see similarities with many other bands in the alternative , drone, electronic, shoegazing communities. Dirge, for me, is the stand-out track, but I've a feeling that the whole album will be back on my normal playlist soon.

A rather accurate representation of where British music was heading down in the years of post-Britpop and trip-hop, Death in Vegas' The Cortino Sessions is an ambitious collection of instrumental adventures and vocal diversification. Featuring the likes of Bobby Gillespie and Iggy Pop, Death in Vegas make do with an often hedonistic experience that can rely on disorienting yet effective grooves that is very much driven home by the dance heavy second disc with its plethora of Dirge remixes. Favorites: Dirge, Soul Auctioneer, Flying, Aisha, Aladdin's Story, Broken Little Sister, Neptune City, One More Time.

Surprised how much I liked this. Started really strong and petered out a bit but enjoyable!

A nice surprise. Heavily influenced by the likes of Massive Attack and Portishead, it was an interesting journey.

This album had me right off the bat. The opening track is great, and the album stays strong through the end. Very interesting combination of rock and EDM. This is definitely an album that I'm going to try to pick up on vinyl 4/5

I actually enjoyed this. Not usually one for this genre.

That was good, not massively memorable but easy enough to listen to

Probably a 3.5, I was quite suprised to find a couple of tracks I liked the sound of here even though the general style isn't something I'm that into. Nice to get something I'm unfamiliar with that I'd like to dig into deeper.

Very 90s. I like.

Alright

Mostly instrumental, this album starts off a bit strange and disconnected but ends up with a solid stretch of unique rock instrumental songs.

Pleasantly enjoyable. Unique tracks with an awareness of different styles. If disc 2 didn't exist, easily a strong 4, maybe a 5. Sadly, there's enough weak tracks to drop this to a weak 4.

much distortion with deep sounds

nice and trippy

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. It still would be background music but it would be fun background music

Pretty good

This was cracking. Completely missed them as a band but will check out a bunch more now.

This was an easy listen while I was working. I caught some Daft Punk, NIN, and Moby vibes throughout. I’m excited to listen to some of the other albums now (though skipped many of the remixes in disc 2 of this one now so maybe I’ll go back to those first).

**Lyrics:** The lyrics in "The Contino Sessions" are sparse but effective, often serving as additional layers to the music rather than focal points. Tracks like "Dirge" and "Aisha" feature haunting, repetitive phrases that contribute to the album's atmospheric and hypnotic quality. While not lyrically complex, the words complement the music perfectly, adding to the overall mood and ambiance. **Music:** The music in "The Contino Sessions" is eclectic and expansive, drawing from a wide range of influences including electronic, rock, and psychedelia. Songs like "Dirge" and "Soul Auctioneer" are driven by pulsating electronic beats layered with distorted guitars, creating a dark and brooding atmosphere. Other tracks like "Aisha" and "Broken Little Sister" incorporate elements of trip-hop and ambient music, showcasing the band's versatility and willingness to experiment. **Production:** The production on "The Contino Sessions" is top-notch, with Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes masterfully blending electronic and organic elements to create a cohesive sonic experience. The album is meticulously crafted, with each sound carefully placed and mixed to perfection. From the shimmering synths to the crunchy guitars, every element shines through, contributing to the album's immersive and enveloping sound. **Themes:** Thematically, "The Contino Sessions" explores notions of darkness, alienation, and introspection. The album's title itself alludes to a fictional character, Count Girolamo Contini, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue to the proceedings. Tracks like "Dirge" and "Soul Auctioneer" delve into themes of despair and disillusionment, while others like "Broken Little Sister" and "Neptune City" evoke a sense of longing and melancholy. Throughout the album, there's a pervasive sense of unease and uncertainty, as if peering into the depths of the subconscious. **Influence:** "The Contino Sessions" has had a significant influence on the electronic and alternative music scenes since its release. Its innovative blend of genres and meticulous production techniques have inspired countless artists and producers across various genres. The album's dark and atmospheric soundscapes have become emblematic of the late 90s electronic music scene, influencing subsequent acts such as The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, and UNKLE. **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Sound:** "The Contino Sessions" pushes the boundaries of electronic music, blending genres in innovative ways. 2. **Atmospheric:** The album's dark and brooding atmosphere sucks listeners in and holds them captive from start to finish. 3. **Meticulous Production:** The attention to detail in the production elevates the album, creating a rich and immersive listening experience. 4. **Versatility:** Death In Vegas demonstrates their versatility as musicians, seamlessly incorporating elements of electronic, rock, and psychedelia into their sound. **Cons:** 1. **Sparse Lyrics:** Some listeners may find the sparse lyrics lacking in depth or substance, wishing for more lyrical complexity. 2. **Occasional Repetition:** Certain tracks rely heavily on repetition, which could be seen as either hypnotic or monotonous depending on the listener's perspective. 3. **Intense Atmosphere:** The album's dark and intense atmosphere may be off-putting to some listeners seeking lighter or more uplifting music. In conclusion, "The Contino Sessions" by Death In Vegas is a masterful work of art that continues to captivate listeners with its innovative sound, meticulous production, and evocative themes. While not without its flaws, the album remains a timeless classic that has left an indelible mark on the electronic music landscape. With its blend of electronic beats, distorted guitars, and haunting melodies, "The Contino Sessions" is a sonic journey that rewards repeated listens and continues to influence generations of musicians and listeners alike.

Another solid album with some nice chill beats. I enjoyed it. Dirge and Flying were some likes.

I liked this more than I thought I would seeing the album cover and band name. First thoughts were that it sounds very much like massive attack/chemical brothers/other 90s dance music but I feel like there were some unique wrinkles in there like the 70s-rock-esque organs they’d mix in. Overall pretty good listen with some unique and interesting songs

Grungy, hip, moody. Great vibe to this record and has some funky sounds. Was not familiar with this band at all before this project. This is one I’m happy to have discovered.

Feeling good so rounding up to four from 3.5⭐️. Fun album here. Goes all over the place in sense of diff genres. All still have some weird industrial vibe though even the tracks with horns. I can easily have this on as background noise.

cool

The Contino Sessions turned out very differently than I expected it to after two songs. I'm going to have to revisit this one as it was full of surprises.