Critycal Dub At Juno Download

Review: Having carved out a name for themselves banging out rough and ready D&B through the 90's, V Recordings sister imprint Chronic are back on the case with this six track EP from Brazilian outfit Critycal Dub. Title track "Touch The Sky VIP" featuring Level 2 sees them slam down the gauntlet with a bass heavy excursion that sets the tone. "Reasons" has nasty synths and hyperactive beats, while another Level 2 collaboration "Rock Steady" strips the elements right back to create a real stepper. "Slump" and "Break Tone" are more minimal but just as deadly and closer "Space Vision" is a romper stomper.

Review: Liquid V do what they do best and provide us with a good dose of liquid D&B from Critycal Dub plus a couple of collabs with DJ Chap and Level 2 thrown in for good measure. First up is "Thing Past" which is all nostalgic tones, rose tinted notes and rattling breaks in abundance. Next is the DJ Chap collab "Sunshine" which strips thing back and focuses on the drums and rhythms with an iconic sample adding the inspiration for the title. "My Feeling" shakes things up with some heartfelt melodies and clapping beats before Critycal Dub & Level 2's "Watershell" brings the EP to a soaring close.