21st Century Drum 'n' Bass Vol.1 - Various Artists

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...Fantastic album that NEEDS to be owned by anyone interested in drum n bass. If you like original Roni Size, Influx UK, Krust or Shy FX material, you will love this. This is where it all started, the true beggining of Jungle and Drum n Bass. Tony Cleman provides a great incite into the deep sounds of drum n bass. From jungle classics, Coleman showcasses the rich and ragged roots of North London nightlife. The Hospital boss rinses beats after beats of pure bass, switching his amen samples with huge snare drum hits, all showered down with some ambience and filtered strings. Quite simply this is a masterpiece, meant for the speakers instead of the London gallerys! BUY THIS NOW!... Read review

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Advantages: Great Tunes
Disadvantages: None

...Fantastic album that NEEDS to be owned by anyone interested in drum n bass. If you like original Roni Size, Influx UK, Krust or Shy FX material, you will love this. This is where it all started, the true beggining of Jungle and Drum n Bass. Nicky B provides a great incite into the deep sounds of drum n bass. From jungle classics, Nicky B showcasses the rich and ragged roots of North London nightlife. The boss rinses beats after beats of pure bass, switching his amen samples with huge snare drum hits, all showered down with some ambience and filtered strings. Quite simply this is a masterpiece, meant for the speakers instead of the London gallerys! BUY THIS NOW!... Read review

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Advantages: It just feels right
Disadvantages: where is vol 2 ???

...The Viva Diablo Blanco compilation is a carefully selection of hyms of drum'n'bass / ambient tunes from the mid 90's. You'll be sure to rebember tracks such as Apollo 440's "Ain't Talking about dub" and Fat Boy Slim's "Song for Linda" and at the same time recall some less mainstream artists such as The Aloof and The Art of Noise and on top some very good remixes by the likes of the brazillian collective Filla Brazilia and others. All in all this album does really capture the essence of the whole snowboarding sub-culture, so the snowboarder on the album's cover isn't just a fluke. In a few words this compilation is bold, young and fast paced, but still a ambient album that you can play over and over.... Read review

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