''Phuture 2000'' is the second album by the English musician

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, released in 1999. "The Latin Theme" was the first single; the title track was released as a single in CD and limited edition DVD formats. The album peaked at No. 77 in the

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. "Dr. Funk" peaked at No. 26 in ''

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''s Hot Dance Music chart, the highest charting American single from ''Phuture 2000''. Cox labeled the album's music "breakbeat-cure-house funky techno".

Production

''Phuture 2000'' was produced by Cox. He wanted to make it more dancefloor-friendly than his debut. He worked with the English musician Dave Angel on some of the tracks. Cox included some

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songs, which he completed after an intended collaboration with

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never materialized. His favorite instrument was the

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. "Dr. Funk" samples

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's "Dr. Jackyll and Mister Funk". The closing track is a version of the title song, remixed by the British music duo

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Critical reception

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'' stated that "Dr. Funk" "picks up on the slinky disco sound currently promulgated by French artists like Cassius and Dimitri from Paris." The ''

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'' praised the "hard house" and Cox's "talents for lavish production and ... ear for a good tune". The ''

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'' noted that "there's an endearing simplicity and kinetic practicality to hehard-house drivers". The ''

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'' opined that Cox attempted to incorporate too many genres. The ''

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'' said that Cox "uses a base recipe of multi-layered melodies and domineering rhythmic structures to give each song his authentic flavor." ''

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'' concluded that "the hardness of hemusic veers far away from the joyfully plush and soulful deeps of most house music."

Track listing

References

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