★★★★★
Well, no point in pussy-footing around: Mark Farina's turn stepping up to the Ministry of Sound Sessions series is a complete disappointment. The house DJ's famous for his role in Mushroom Jazz and really maximizing the potential of jazz in house music--and rightly so. But on this bloated double disc, jazz is a crutch that adorns a repetitive, tired house sound...
- www.popmatters.com
2011-01-20
★★★★★
Having risen to renown as a DJ and producer of house music and trip-hop over the past 15 years, Farina finally serves up his debut full-length artist album. Though the title, art and recurring radio and voice samples render the already overused air travel theme rather irritating, Farina undoubtedly shines on the production and programming, bringing together the diverse sounds he's known for playing already, and elaborating on these styles with his own substantial studio skills...
- www.hour.ca
2010-11-02
★★★★★
Mark Farina produces his new Jazz compilation CD, 'Mushroom Jazz Six' consisting of tracks from various artists including growing Jazz sensations Dave Allison and The Jazzual Suspects. There is even a track from Mark Farina himself! 'Mushroom Jazz Six' contains many tracks, some are particularly pleasant on the ear while others sound like torturing sonic passages from the Antichrist...
- hangout.altsounds.com
2010-11-02
★★★★★
Mark Farina may be one of the most loved house deejays in America. His sets are legendary for their attention to detail and soulful vibes, and he's incredibly skillful on the decks. The double-disc Sessions is Farina finally channeling this frenetic energy onto record, and it's house music at its finest. Bursting with underground vibes and covering many styles of house, this mix is all about the beats...
- www.prefixmag.com
2009-06-08
★★★★★
I make no secret of my general loathing towards the majority of funky house, but there is something about Mark Farina's style that cannot be denied. The long time Chicago deejay has a sense of honest experimentation in his production and his mixes (love the Mushroom Jazz series) stemming from his historical awareness and insight. He is often the exception to the rule that strangles most house acts desperately trying to stay trendy rather than timeless...
- www.popmatters.com
2008-11-11
★★★★★
Heh, heh, mushrooms... trippy. San Francisco DJ Mark Farina is back with
another seamless mix of jazzy, house- flavored down-tempo grooves to
soothe. The first night I listened to Mushroom Jazz 2 I fell asleep
with my headphones on about twenty minutes in. I have a feeling that Farina,
the sort of chap who can likely appreciate the calmer moments in life,
would not be insulted by this...
- www.pitchforkmedia.com
2008-10-23
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