SKYWARP EP
Released 17-08-06: BUY NOW |
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| Negative Mass - Nebulus |
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Negative Mass begins off with a steady build up of drums in 8 bar sequences, getting tougher with every level. A simple synth tone builds up the urgency, moving the track closer to the drop. Once the tune drops, it's a fierce synth line that runs the track with massive stabs accompanied by some suitable dark vocal samples. A deep bassline sits subtly in the mix, dark and brooding. The famous sonar sample makes an appearance as the tune moves into the second half. The growling bassline is still moving around and the mood is still as tense as before. This tune certainly makes an impact as a set-opener. |
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| The Contender - Nebulus |
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This is a no-holds-barred industrial stepping anthem. A metallic drum builds the track up which then drops back to allow the filtered bassline to come through. The drop brings straight 2 stepping drums with the main focus of the tune being the bassline, which worms its way around nicely. Accompanied by a classic hiphop line the bass and drums slam back in again for a second drop, this time with the bassline much different with long tones followed short stabs. A good mood and pace-changing track in any set. |
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| Deep Tension - T Tech |
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Deep Tension features the more old school, classic analogue synth sound. The retro stabs lead straight into subby stabs. On the drop, the synth takes the lead giving the tune a focus. The b line spits around the stereo whilst the synth drops back and the track rolls along really well. The synth line returns as the tune winds down for the second half. There?s an interesting us of use of kettle drums which bring the bassline back. As the tune drops again the bassline is moving around even more interestingly. Intricately programmed, this track's a great set ender and the synths give it that anthemic quality. |
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| Minimal - Joe Ashworth |
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Absolutely no messing around with this tune. 30 seconds into Mininal and its straight into the drop. Simply programmed drums with light atmospheres rolling around keep the track moving along very nicely. A delicately contructed bassline twists around and the whole thing winds down into a wicked second drop of fizzing, warping basslines - all changing at the tune progresses. Mininal's a super deep roller with its multitude of atmospheres and fx, as well as its imaginative basslines and textures. |
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Track Reviews by Tom Central |
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FIRIN' ON ALL CYLINDERS EP
Released 07-08-06: BUY NOW |
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| Dark Tunnel - T Tech |
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Dark Tunnel starts delicately with atmospheres that sound like they should be in the next Freddy nightmare. A wicked tripping beat enters, complete with a crushing snare sound. No messing around, the tune heads straight into the drop with a subby synth panning around the stereo file. There's a whole heap of textures, atmospheres, scratches and hits which all create a complex wall of sound. With the bassline moving around and the skipping beat, Dark Tunnel's a really interesting listen and no doubt sounds awesome on a big system. New sounds seem to appear every few seconds. As the tune drops again, the bassline shifts up a gear, twisting around even more. Technically, an excellent track to smash the dance floor! |
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| Midnight Hunger - Nebulus |
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Nebulus returns with straight ahead, upfront ultra hard-hitting tune. The drums are huge, with brutal, metallic-sounding hits. A simple, but devastating synth line builds up as the drop approaches. Another one smashes in, this time tougher and helped along by a filtered amen and assorted loops dropping in and out. The atmospheres and the synths give Midnight Hunger that futuristic horror feel. Halfway through, and the original synth line returns, joining with the amen drums and extending the steady groove with extra breaks dropping in and out. It has no mercy for the weak! |
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| Sub Level 3 - Nebulus & Data |
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As soon as the beats kick in Sub Level 3, you know this is going to be a hard-hitter. Darting synths build up steadily throughout the intro then move around crazily as the tune approaches the drop. A filtering, growling bass twists and turns as the tune drops heavily with a fast-moving snarling bassline. Shifting hi-hat patterns move the tune along smoothly, as the bassline continues to morph. The beats are nicely diced-up in the middle section before the tune arrives at the second drop. A new synth line enters, bringing with it new big hits throughout the track. Sub Level 3 keeps going all the way to the end. Let's Rock!!! |
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| Virtual Vacation - Nebulus & Data |
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In Virtual Vacation, Nebulus & Data flip a classic break in an interesting way - filtered and coupled with another break. An understated build-up sees the bassline emerging slowly from behind the drums. The main hook is a tidy one-two of whirring synth line and looped atmospheres to create the groove. Huge kicks and snares pull the track along well. Half way though the track extra drums kick in and the bassline warps slightly. The groove deepens. The cinematic 'You are now entering the safety zone' sample moves around the beats relentlessly as the tune goes even deeper still. Virtual Vacation would fit perfectly as a mid-set groover. Take the Trip of a Life time and go on a Virtual Vacation! |
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Track Reviews by Tom Central |
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