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Whether they’re straight out of the kitchen or have been sitting under a heat lamp for a minute, here is a sample of releases Ribbers decided to taste. Like other zines, we have rated them, but with our own complicated culinary system – from one rib (lowest) to five ribs (bestest).

Part 2: Live From the Breadline. 3 ribs-Gnaws on your nerves a bit.
Contrary to the title, this is not a live disc. Ranging from smooth ("One of Them Days") and old-school ("Stay Real") grooves to jungley drum 'n' bass ("Chasin'," "Take Ur Time") and hard house ("Concrete Jungle"), this renowned spraycan artist fairly well encapsulates the last 20 years of British Black Music. (U.K. labelScore)David Thornton

The Prodigy Their Law-The Singles 1990-2005 (XL Recordings). 4 ribs-strange meat.
The Prodigy carved their own sound in the ‘90s, creating a techno-punkrock hybrid, with their inexhaustible, edgy and many times controversial spitfire. Their Law features all The Prodigy’s Top 20 singles, plus new previously unreleased tracks—“Razor,” “Back 2 Skool,” “Voodoo Beats” and a remix of “Under My Wheels.” Since their beginning in 1990 The Prodigy have released four albums and numerous singles. This double disc set also includes a 50 page booklet with photographs covering Prodigy’s career. Each track on this compilation epitomize the high energy emitted when the group take the stage, where not even the security can keep their feet from steppin’. Will Jordan

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