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CRIT 209
14 Jul 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Jul 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: First there was 'Machines', then there was 'Rituals', now comes Enei's third album 'Humans' and it's quite possibly his best and most accomplished one so far. Flexing from all-out rave fire ('No Man', 'Acid Shot') to slinky heads-down bubblers ('Move In Silence') to purring soulful vibes ('Show Me') to percussive hypnosis hurters ('Falling') and back again via massive grizzly dancefloor blow-outs ('Calm'), the London-based Russian maverick has delivered a serious trip that keeps things 100% dancefloor, fully heavyweight, fully DJ friendly but totally sick to listen to as an album experience. Nine thumbs up.
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CRITLP 016
25 Nov 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Nov 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRITLP016S 3
28 Oct 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Oct 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRITLP016S 2
14 Sep 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Sep 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Enei's evolution over the last year or two has immense and the Russian producer has combined the techy side of things with the jumpier bits better than anyone else, a stylistic blend that he puts to perfect use in this five-tracker. Regular partner in crime Jakes steps up for 'Master Key', and his typically menacing vocal work adds edge to an already jagged instrumental, one which rattles through double bass notes and withering, stabbing percussive touches. It's a proper dancefloor cut constructed for the reopening of gigs, and this attitude spreads across the entire release; from the moody steps of 'Ignit', to the bouncing shards of 'Dirty' and the jump-up infused murderation of 'Lucid' The master is back.
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CRIT 163
07 May 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 May 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRIT 158
12 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRIT 149S 2
17 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Bladerunner, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Buck Lee, LONDON ELEKTRICITY, DJ Hybrid, Hex, Damageman
Review: As if his "Divided Mode" EP wasn't quite enough dark fire for us this year, OG Critical fam Enei comes correct with another multi-track blast up. "Sinking" takes the lead on a mean techno tip as thundering 4x4s do all the driving as Enei plunges us deep into his alien bass pool. Deeper into the EP we hit pure techy roller territory on the pranged-out "Ghost Boat" while "Get Closer" reminds us of the Russian's more emotional side as he leaves heaps of space for singer-of-the-moment Charli Brix to purr pure dulcet velvet into the mix. Finally "Dark Move" shuts down the shop on a mean, gritty, stripped-back minimal one. Watch out of the creaky, creepy off-beat cascades midway... The devil always makes the darkest moves.
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CRIT 139
30 Dec 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
30 Dec 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRIT 131SNGL
04 Jul 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Jul 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: It's that time of year again! The scene's longest-standing platform Drum&BassArena step up with their annual flagship album and once again it's a fitting salute to all corners, all shades and all styles of the rich, wide scene. 60 tracks deep comprising absolute bangers and bliss-outs from the likes of Chase & Status, Noisia & Phace, K-Motionz, Rockwell, DJ Hybrid, GLXY and Seba, it's also home to exclusives from Kyrist, Brookes Brothers, Bou & Simula, Kanina, Kove and A.M.C & Turno. From jungle to jump-up, liquid to dancefloor and complete with three killer mixes for life when you're not practicing your double/triple/quadruple drops, Drum&BassArena continue to celebrate the widest possible scene.
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DNBA 034DD
28 Jun 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Jun 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: 2018 is the second year in a row that Critical Music dropped a surprise release for us on Christmas Day, 2017 seeing the Modified Sonics album full of VIPs and exclusive remixes. New Energy Vol.1, however, is a totally different deal and that's because it's 18 brand new, exclusive tunes from those deep inside the Critical camp and those just entering it. The whole roster is represented: Kasra, Enei, Mefjus, Emperor, Foreign Concept, The Upbeats - and so on. But, excitingly, there's new talent in the form of Bou, Synth Ethics, Simula, Kanine and more. Mefjus' remix of 'Projections' arguably takes the cake as the best tune on here - absolute murderation. This is Critical's statement of intent for 2019.
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CRITLP 014
08 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Well well well... What a way to kick off a new year: Modified Sonics sees the entire Critical troop go to town on each other's work and celebrate the label's 15+ year contribution to the game. No stone unturned, no shoe unthrown; from long-demanded VIPs such as Emperor's sharp update on "Infrasound" and Mefjus's VIP of "Disrupted" come well-deserved re-ups of classics such as Binga's fuzzy take on Serum & Bladerunner's "Who Jah Bless", Benny L's gut-troubling twist of Enei's "Mosquito" and a crucial twist of Rockwell's breakthrough gamechanger "Underpass" from none other than Perez. With loads more dopeness from the likes of QZB, Hyroglifics, Klax and many more, this is one of the best V/A albums Critical have ever put together. Essential.
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CRITLP 012
08 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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TAMFREE 005
17 Sep 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Sep 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: St Petersburg drum and bass producer presents us with his fourth album of high tech engineered drum and bass, guaranteed to deliver some serious future shock. There's some real dystopian themes overshadowing this album, but Aleksei Ergachevnov has the right knack for sound design to pull of the concept and album as a whole. There's some undeniable influences from some of the masters of the craft, such as Ed Rush and Optical and Peshay, but he's definitely representing the new garde of breakbeat science pretty damn well. Highlights include the subterranean sonar transmissions of "Iron Curtain", the jazzy liquid breaks of "Moment Of Now (feat Frank Carter III", the evil futurist minimalism of "Just One Look (Feat. Charli Brix)" and the peak time destroyer "Between The Split". One for the heads.
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CRITLP 09
04 Dec 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Dec 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: A king selector and respected label director first and foremost, Critical bossman Kasra doesn't dish out sonic sermons very often. But when he does, it's always worth paying attention. Especially when Russian demon Enei is on board, too. Five tracks in total, we range from the swampy half time sludge of "Inside The Box" to the early Metalheadz ice and depth plunge breaks of "Words" via the peaktime heads down stepper "Arcana". The real highlight, though, is "Overthinking". Haunted pianos, ghostly breakbeat flickers and paranoid poetry from everyone's favourite MC, DRS, this is up there with "Count To 10". Yeah, it's that good.
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CRIT 082
29 Jun 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Jun 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Fabio And Grooverider
Review: CIA are bringing out the big guns with this intense selection of stone cold classics and fresh new sounds. Not content with already leading one of the finest talent-led subgenre revolutions, Computer Integrated Audio have brought together some of the biggest names around to lay out the future of drum and bass for all to see. From Smyla & Script's massive floor destroyer "Stockpile" to the unforgettable "Soul Patrol" from the men themselves Total Science and featuring acts like Enei, Spy and Riya, Serum, Break, Digital and Nymfo along the way, it's a thing of wonder to behold. Don't get caught out.
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CIAQSVA 001
23 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
23 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: DJ Vapour, Sektor, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Soula, Rene LaVice, HYBRID MINDS, Calyx & TeeBee (RAM Records), Zen Dub, Icicle, Ulterior Motive, Covert Garden, DJ Storm (Metalheadz), LSB (Soul.r/Spearhead Records), Paramount
Review: DRS working with Enei and LSB was music to our ears before we even heard the track. Drop Tyler Daley's blistering vocals into the mix too and you've got yourself a release that's 100 per cent drum and bass purity. "The View" starts things on a euphoric high with LSB rolling out those lush vibes he does so well. Tyler adds his vocals and what results is a cinematic love story played out at 170bpm. Enei prefers things strictly dark so when "Count To Ten" starts its militant march it's evident there's no escape. Abstract, tribal and earth-shatteringly heavy, DRS whips up the mood with agile aggression. Two tracks, two worlds. Choose carefully.
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SOULR 065
02 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
02 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: S.P.Y (Hospital Records, Metalheadz
Review: Russian D&B supremo Enei returns with his first full EP since his epic debut album Machines in late 2012. As you'd expect, it's yet another masterclass in solid rhythm and industrial strength sound design. "Goliath" opens the ceremony with a distinctive sermon from MC-du-jour DRS. As the title suggests, it's majestically monolithic. Further in we're bombarded with demonstrative dynamics; the techno-like loopiness of "Hotplate", the dramatic, rim-shot-striking tantalisation on "The Artefact" and the slimy, sludgy half-time twists on "Prometheus". Will Enei ever make a bad record? We somehow doubt it. Get to know.
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CRIT 076D
09 Jun 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
09 Jun 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Culprate
Review: Not seen since his debut album Machines was released on Critical in late 2012, St Petersburg's best drum and bass exponent Enei resurfaces in double plated fashion with the Liberation EP. Despite the absence, Aleksei Egorchenkov is on fine form for Critical here, experimenting with new tempos and new collaborators without any hint of sacrificing his skills for raw, next level drum and bass. Fellow Critical producer Emperor, Mancunian vocalist and producer Chimpo and singer songwriter Sam Wills feature across the two slabs of wax, with the tempo shifting "Headtop" featuring Chimpo a standout track.
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CRIT 071D
24 Jun 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
24 Jun 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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FOKUZ FREE
22 Apr 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Apr 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Russia's Enei presents 116 loops at 170-172 BPM and 92 one shots samples, plus 36 ready to play soft sampler patches
$31.08
1700
25 Feb 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Feb 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Shroombab, Zoom, TCHPHNX, Syncopix, Diplo, Euphonique, Mat Zo, S Man, Critical Music, Subtension
Review: After much anticipation, Enei finally brings us his debut album on Critical. The universally respected young Russian artist has done nothing but impress since he burst onto the D&B scene a few years ago. And safe to say, Machines lives up to all the hype and expectation. Bringing together all the elements that make up his characteristic sound expect tough, tech-y terseness alongside sparse, minimal moments and driving energy. The title track gets things off to a great start with its infectious, pulsing energy. Elsewhere watch out for tracks like the vocal-driven loveliness of "Runnin (feat. Georgia Yates)" as well as the bleep n click-y "I Don't Know", the moodiness of "Thin Line", plus a VIP of old favourite "Cracker" and a June Miller remix of "Movin Fast". A superb debut from Enei.
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CRITCD 05D
12 Nov 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Nov 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Described as being "vital members of DJ Friction's irrepressible Shogun Audio movement", this acclaimed duo pride themselves on their ability to combine both depth and dancefloor-beats in their productions. For this split-release we have a remixes of their track "Organiser" by Foreign Concept who takes the original and twists it into a slow and sinister beast. The digital B-Side features "One Chance" by their Russian labelmate, Enei, remixed into an even darker, glitchy affair by Emperor.
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CRIT 065LTD
03 Sep 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
03 Sep 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Hero Records, Mutated Forms, Liz-E, MIKAL, Diphasic, Emperor, Critical Music
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CRIT 064EP
11 Jun 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Jun 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
