Foreign Concept At Juno Download

Review: Fresh from his recent excellent outing on the Shogun Audio's Way Of The Warrior compilation, Brighton-based Foreign Concept weighs in with three heavyweight tracks for Critical. Kicking proceedings off, "Mob Justice" is a heads down, stripped back roller underpinned by deadly subs. Label boss Kasra joins in the fun on "Show Me" which intros with a Robert Owens style vocal before the darkness descends. Finally, "Babyfaced Battleaxe" is a dubstep monster with a catchy old skool vocal hook. Yet another sterling effort from the Critical camp.

Review: Two hot, up-and-coming producers join forces here on the title track of this release on Klute's Commercial Suicide imprint. Foreign Concept, who's been making his mark on Critical of late, meets Anile, famed for his releases on Med School's "New Blood" and "Blood Pressure" compilations. "True Enemies" is a merciless slice of bass-heavy D&B, with tech-ed up drums, glowering sub bass and grinding warps and stabs adding even more power to the piece. The accompaniment "Straights" sees Anile goes solo for what is a very well considered piece, with gentle pattering breaks, lilting melody and oodles of laid back allure. A great release here - highly recommended.

Review: After a brief hiatus, the Ltd offshoot of Shogun Audio have changed tack completely and switched things right up on this latest release. Having previously been known for putting out the more experimental and minimal side of D&B, the label turn to the deadly duo of Serum and Northern Lights who join forces on "Watch Out" which comes correct with a riot of rave stabs and fierce jungle beats, this one aimed squarely at the dancefloor. Foreign Concept reintroduces some decorum to proceedings on "Possessive" a stripped back darkside roller with a menacing undercurrent.