1999, Matador
“1-900-Get-Khan is more than just a collection of songs charting the harsher side of downtempo breakbeat and minimalist techno. Similar to David Holmes' Let's Get Killed, Khan's first album for the American super-indie Matador is the soundtrack to a European's attraction for the seamier side of New York. While the cover is set up with ads for a personal section, the title itself is also a functioning 1-900 number, available for $2.99 per minute. The songs inside are well-produced, though a few too many imply the illicitness with simple add-ons like a descending bassline or vibraphone twinkles. Still, Jet Lounge Blues, Nowhere and Body Dump showcase the effect of Khan's thematic scope -- the latter track even features Julee Cruise intoning lines like carpet fibers don't lie. An extension of his 1997 recording Silent Movie, Silver Screen, 1-900-Get-Khan is an excellent invisible soundtrack.” ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | Jet Lounge Blues |
| 2 | Booker to Hooker |
| 3 | Body Dump |
| 4 | Pollution and Misunderstanding |
| 5 | Nowhere |
| 6 | U Do What U Did |
| 7 | Salty Waltz |
| 8 | Time's A Vice |
| 9 | Sprinkler Suite |
| 10 | Broken English (How Do You Spell...?) |
| 11 | Foxy Baby |
| 12 | The 12th Commandment |
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