MMII (album)

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MMII
MMII.jpg
Compilation album (Mixtape)by
Released2002
Genre Progressive house
Length71:03
Label Bedrock Records
Producer John Digweed
John Digweed chronology
GU 019
(2001)
MMII
(2002)
Fabric 20
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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MMII is a DJ mix mixed by John Digweed and released on Bedrock Records. Progressive-Sounds calls it a "cornucopia of sound" and a mix of "dark, spacey grooves". [5]

Contents

Track listing

  1. Pollon - "Lonely Planet" – 7:09
  2. Pole Folder & CP - "Dust" – 8:19
  3. Bermuda Triangle - "Mooger Fooger" – 5:32
  4. Sean Q6 - "Of Course" – 4:59
  5. Flash Brothers - "Protect The Sense" – 4:48
  6. 108 Grand - "Te Quiero (Darren Emerson Remix)" – 9:21
  7. Shakespear's Sister - "Black Sky (Dub Extravaganza part 2)" – 8:20
  8. James Holden - "I Have Put Out The Light" – 4:43
  9. Spooky - "Belong (Vocal Club Mix)" – 8:54
  10. Mandalay - "Deep Love (Charlie May Remix)" – 8:58

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References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. Progressive-Sounds review
  3. Rolling Stone review [ dead link ]
  4. Resident Advisor review
  5. Jones, Simon (17 April 2002). "John Digweed "MMII"". Progressive-Sounds.