From Dave Colbran Sent Thu, May 27th 1999, 12:20
From Dave Colbran Sent Thu, May 27th 1999, 12:20
Marky van der Vord's DNB mixtape 0181 674 8479 <xxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx> This is the second mix I have had off Marky and it matches the previous in being excellent atmospheric drum and bass. While many, including myself, thought this style of jungle "light" disappeared with LTJ Bukem a couple of years, this mix proves it hasn't, indeed the music has progressed somewhat, with a deeper richer sound. The tape is subtitled Music for Slumbering Robots, and it is understandable why; light drum patterns, not too many rough basslines and a slowish tempo characterise the majority of the tracks here. One criticism that could be levelled is that it is a little too clean and safe, however I sort of like the way it sticks with this one genre of breakbeats. While recognising absolutely none of the tracks, highlights include Blu Mar Ten's sublime Lunar and the wonderful introduction to side Hal from Blame entitled Altered Course. The mixing itself is sweet and very good, although I doubt many jungalists would be mad for this mix due to the style. However for lazy androids like myself it does exactly what says on the tin and is recommended. 8/10 dave colbran 07788 797 830 http://come.to/davecolbran