>maybe pete's use of horns in general gives it this feel,
>cuz the frequencies that horns sit in are usually given more
>space to breathe in other genres. but pete just throws them
>out front without regard to whether they will drown out other
>instruments, which gives it that wall of sound.

This is exactly the kind of thing im getting at. *daps*

>maybe company flow era El-P? prince paul? even erick sermon
>on dare iz a darkside maybe?

Good call on PP. 3 Ft High & Rising is another one that may fit this bill. Gonna have to listen to those others with new ears.

DJ Shadow just sprung to mind as well.