Drum & Bass, In you face
Posted by: garyi on 03 May 2002
OK, heres the way it is. Once upon a time I had a very narrow minded view on music, if it wasn't done by a 'proper' band with 'proper' instruments then I was having none of it. crap I would say, Crap.
Well since the introduction of SBLs, then a better pre/power and of course a whole lot of growing up by my self I am getting into a lot of stuff.
It would appear that I really like electronica etc, but that has been covered very well in other threads.
Less so and perhaps because I am alone on this forum in my taste for Drum & Bass.
I am on the lookout for some good stuff in this vein, I don't like house, neither Techno which does me head in.
Drum & Bass is my thing.
Now I have bleated on about the virtues of Good Looking Records, LTG Bukens Label, and indeed have lots of vinyl from there.
But there are other labels, other stuff, can anyone recommend any for me to purse with vigor?
One thing I will admit too, if you ain't carefull a lot of this stuff can sound samey, so I am looking for stuff which really stands out not only in terms of the art, but also the recording quality. Alas some of the good looking stuff is let down on the latter.
cheers folks, have a very nice weekend.
Well since the introduction of SBLs, then a better pre/power and of course a whole lot of growing up by my self I am getting into a lot of stuff.
It would appear that I really like electronica etc, but that has been covered very well in other threads.
Less so and perhaps because I am alone on this forum in my taste for Drum & Bass.
I am on the lookout for some good stuff in this vein, I don't like house, neither Techno which does me head in.
Drum & Bass is my thing.
Now I have bleated on about the virtues of Good Looking Records, LTG Bukens Label, and indeed have lots of vinyl from there.
But there are other labels, other stuff, can anyone recommend any for me to purse with vigor?
One thing I will admit too, if you ain't carefull a lot of this stuff can sound samey, so I am looking for stuff which really stands out not only in terms of the art, but also the recording quality. Alas some of the good looking stuff is let down on the latter.
cheers folks, have a very nice weekend.
in addition from John Channings recommendations it's worth checking out the following drum and bass compliations. FWIW I don't think abums work as well as the mixed compilations
Darker, energetic, stuff:
Goldie.co.uk
Essential Rewindz - Mixed by Grooverider
Pure Drum and bass - Mixed by Grooverider
Fabric Live - DJ Hype
Blackmarket records presents - Rollin' Vol.2 and 3
More Funkier:
Fabio - Liquid Funk (make sure you get the three CD set with the mix CD)
DJ Marky - The Brazilian Job
Music to spreadsheet to:
Anything by LTJ Bukem
As to labels, Fabio's Creative Source label features more funkier, jazzier stuff, whereas Grooveriders Prototype label is more harder and darker. V Recordings is a very good label too.
The best place to buy drum and bass of quality is Blackmarket records, soho, London - Nicky Blackmarket is one of the pioneers of the scene and you can listen before you buy. And the best place to dance to jungle is Fabric live @ Fabric on Fridays
Darker, energetic, stuff:
Goldie.co.uk
Essential Rewindz - Mixed by Grooverider
Pure Drum and bass - Mixed by Grooverider
Fabric Live - DJ Hype
Blackmarket records presents - Rollin' Vol.2 and 3
More Funkier:
Fabio - Liquid Funk (make sure you get the three CD set with the mix CD)
DJ Marky - The Brazilian Job
Music to spreadsheet to:
Anything by LTJ Bukem
As to labels, Fabio's Creative Source label features more funkier, jazzier stuff, whereas Grooveriders Prototype label is more harder and darker. V Recordings is a very good label too.
The best place to buy drum and bass of quality is Blackmarket records, soho, London - Nicky Blackmarket is one of the pioneers of the scene and you can listen before you buy. And the best place to dance to jungle is Fabric live @ Fabric on Fridays