Review: Finland representing! Renowned and highly respected breakbeat craftsman Fanu returns to Metalheadz with five deliciously headsy cuts. 'Headgames' eases us in slowly with mystical chords and a mid-tempo energy before the Lightless Recordings bossman hurls us into the heavy stuff with cuts such as the savage (and brilliantly titled) 'Cloudy With A Chance Of Pain', the rolling jungle feels of 'I'll Be In The Shadows' and the brutalist 'Bliss-Torture'. Last but definitely not least 'No Horizon' brings us home on massive drum funk vibe. Pure percussion precision; no one weaves dark magic like Fanu!
Review: Labels in D&B don't get much more prestigious than Metalheadz Platinum and the most prized iteration of Goldie's genre-defining imprint has seen some of the most well-known releases of all time pass through its doors. This time around's the turn of Fanu to contribute to this history and he's certainly done it in style, namely a four-tracker full of breaks and basses that smacks of the glory days. 'Recharge' is twisting and serpentine; 'Black Label' rough and unforgiving; 'Baretta' atmospheric and pounding; 'Prototype' clean and driving. If you're into the old-school Metalheadz sound you'll find it difficult not to love this release, just as we are.
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