In this fifth edition of the highly successful
Mushroom Jazz saga,
Mark Farina picks up right where he left off with volumes one through four. The formula remains the same: lush laid-back acid jazz with a twist of deep house and hip-hop to create a disc-long excursion that is immediately accessible for home listening, relaxation, or the early hours of a big night out. Contributions from downtempo anchors
DJ Spinna and
J. Boogie start things off right, and inclusions from
Jurassic 5's
Nu Mark and hip-hop legend
Pete Rock spice things up nicely. It a beautifully eclectic mix that may very well be the best of the series -- until the next one, that is. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide