DJ Shadow Album: “Dark Days [Single]”

Too bad this was only pressed on a limited run. It's truly some of Shadow's best work to date. The original mix of "Dark Days" is very dark and foreboding with an incredible drum break. It explodes into an emotional apex when the strings come in demonstrating Shadow's unique ability in creating a mood. The Spoken for Mix isn't as dark, but the clips of dialog from the movie are very harsh, sad, and to-the-point. And all of this created using only samples. Shadow really is the best at what he does; if you can find a copy of this, I'd highly recommend it.

This is not a happy, jolly record.

It is finely structured with many layers, but it is harsh, harsh with undertones of the decadence that led to the poverty of the underclass that are the subject of the film.

It is a piece of music that will take you, at least for a short while, where you probably need to go if you think homelessness is "depressing" and not a complete outrage.

"The Crow" is better, but that is one of my favourite pieces of music.

A well put together 2 songs, very interesting use of samples from the movie (I guess you could call it a character study on a group of homeless people living in a subway tunnel, shows all sides of them, very depressing) and carries a similar dark tone. Worth owning for the collector, as it's quite rare, but forgettable.

Dude, "Dark Days" is set in New York, not SF. We don't have homeless people in San Francisco. Thanks Willie!