Tough Guys Don't Dance - High Contrast

Yet more proof that Lincoln Barrett aka High Contrast can do no wrong. Brilliant album which is well worth a listen even for those unsure of drum and bass. Tough guys dont dance in my opinion answers the critics doubting if "high society" could be matched with Stand out tracks for me including "if we ever", "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", "Nobody Gets Out of Here Alive" and "everythings different" although i could quite easily listen to the entire album without skipping a track. if you like this album then id recommend giving a listen to some stuff by "chase and status" and "Mistabishi". In summation.... immense.

Advantages: Bangers throughout
Disadvantages: A couple of mildly-effective elements

...?Tough Guys Don?t Dance? came as the third album from the Welsh Drum & Bass producer High Contrast. The 2007 one came as a breakthrough record for him as he finally had the ability to take his sound beyond the typical fan base and explore it further with his soulful style. 1. ?If We Ever? You have him kicking off the album in the best way possible with what was the biggest single from the album. It has him showing the power of his beats with one which has the whole thing centred around one of the most empowering breaks you find in the D&B world,. It was a club banger of its time, and sets things up nicely for the future. **Five Stars** 2. ?Everything?s Different? As it moves on a little, you see that You find that the local Jazz singer Ian Shaw joins him by assisting on the vocals to give the music that little extra something has... Read review

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