Track Listing

1. Optometry [Remix]
2. That Subliminal Kid vs. the Last Mohican
3. Optometrix
4. Jungle Soldier
5. Variation Cybernetique [Remix]
6. Dub Version
7. Absentia Lee "Scratch" Perry Intro
8. Variation Cybernetique [Remix] - Twilight Circus
9. Interlude
10. Sequentia Absentia [Remix] - Colorform
11. Intro
12. Bomb Massive [Optometry Remix]
13. Interlude - Alter Echo
14. Dementia Absentia [Remix]
15. Kollage [Remix]
16. Asphalt [Remix] - Negativland
17. Optometry [Remix] - Animal Crackers
18. Ibid, Désmarches, Ibid [*][Dub]

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #603273 in Music
• Released on: 2003-04-22
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Enhanced, Limited Edition

Amazon.com
A companion piece to last 2002’s DJ Spooky/Matthew Shipp collaboration Optometry, Dubtometry features a hodgepodge of techno, turntablism, and experimental trip tunes. Despite its title, Dubtometry features little of that familiar rumble, though dub master Lee "Scratch" Perry does drop in on "Jungle Soldier" and "Sequentia Absentia." The album, however, is concentratated around clever samples from the likes of Karsh Kale, I-Sound, and Negativland. The jazz-oriented material on Optometry survives only in spirit, as Spooky's reinterpretations keep the emphasis squarely on the electronic. While John Coltrane fans will appreciate lithe lines in "Parachutes" and "Rosemary," this dreamy, extraordinary effort has a heart made of Spooky’s natural medium--wax. --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews

wicked mash up!
This album is one of those rare remix projects that actually comes out better than the original (at least for my tastes). The abstract/free jazz aesthetic on the original 'Optometry' album was engaging, but not exactly my thing. This album is killer. Just look at the roster, Mad Prof., Scratch Perry, J-Live(sick track!), Karsh Kale, and I-sound just to name a few. Actually, I think the best remix comes from newcomer, Colorform, who records for DJ Spooky's Synchronic Records. His remix is perfect for chilling at home, but at the same time could rock the dance floor. Same could be said about the DJ Goo remixes. DJ Spooky has to be one of the most consistent artists working in today's industry.

I Love DJ Spooky, But...................
This is garbage, abstract to the point of annoyance, get Necropolis instead. At least on Necropolis the meaningless noise is occasionally interupted by some massive beats. Odd for odd's sake.

Another gem added to a long and fine catalog.
I have been listening to music from this artist since the late 1997, and from Necropolis, to Riddum Warfare, to the Frieght Elevator Quartet, to The Blue series with Matthew Shipp, this artist has proven that he has few peers if any at what he does. And what DJ Spooky does is to create landscapes made from tones, ambience, and samples. Along with his own brand of turntablism DJ Spooky continues to do two important things; Elevate the state of hip-hop underground in general when everyone wants to be Fithty Cent or Trick Daddy; Help to keep the music out of the clutches of those who would do little more than glorifly the "thug life".
However, it is important to also say that we have ignored genius in this culture before, I hope that the fact that we still get releases from DJ Spooky is a sign that things will get better for those in the population who need to hear genius, unfeddered by corporate greed.