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It was really the labels original series of tunes (Snake style, etc)that pushed the SD sound at its peak. Source Direct were key in defining the technical, breaks driven sound of the mid-90's. Most fans agree that though SD pushed forward, the prime of their sound is stil the tunes they made from 94-96, Controlled being the only easily obtainable record. THe platinum breaks selection and subsequently Controlled Developments showed a maturing process which extended to 'Exorcise'. Possibly th most sorely missed producers of that era who hung it up a year or so after the release of Exorcise the Demons. Jim returned in 1999 and even resurrected the SD imprint for a run that included the stomper "Yo Bitch" as well as a few others.
It's amazing that they made this in 1997.way ahead of their time.great album, it's sick and dark.fave tracks - 2 - 4 and 6.
Now-a-days I find allot of DNB artist lay a bassline down along with a drum loop that ride throughout the track, not letting them interact at all with each other. Every track on he growls at you with gut wrenchingly gorged-up basslines backed up by stinging, whiplash beats at an unhealthy, rabid pace. These guys have got talent.So sit back, play it loud and drop it real hard. But here the drums, samples, and bassline really smack and push each other around giving the track a nice, un-monotonous flow. But what makes these guys so amazing is that throughout all this madness they mange to hit you with everything with dead on precision. You'll see what I mean listening to "computer state" and especially "two masks" my personal favorite.
If you like it heavy on the bass, I recommend you give it a try. The track Enemy Lines shows no mercy, with a relentless low frequency aural assault. I have just listened to this CD for the first time today and I'm almost numb from the killer bass these guys have put into their music. very nice.
Must buy. Capital D has to be the best track. Deep, dark, Brilliant. Drum and Bass collector's, this is a must.
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