From BigKumquat Sent Sat, Dec 6th 1997, 04:04
It boils down to how "pure" one likes drum n bass. Photek's Modus is the unfiltered essence of drum n bass - minimal melodic text. Is this an enjoyable listening experience? To d n b zealots, it's the ultimate beatfest. Me, I'd much rather listen to d n b which successfully sucks up other influences, like Plug and Roni Size. The new Stereolab and Pizzicato 5 boast some excellent crossover drum n bass pop. By the way, has anyone else noticed that in the United States, drum n bass has achieved greater prominence in TV advertising than in any other arena of society? You're more likely to hear it in a Lexus commercial than at your local dance club. - BigKumquat