Review: Let's just list the amount of stone cold bass OGs on this collection: Krust, dBridge, Om Unit, Danny Scrilla, V.I.V.E.K, Von D, Moresounds, AU, Oris Jay & Chris Innersound and whole load more of soundsystem culture's most innovative craftsman working at the deepest levels of the low end coalface all feature on this immense and forward thinking document. Including the curator Amit himself. Every track is a highlight, each one and abyssal, immersive experience but essential highlights include the toxic bass bounces of Moresounds' "They Can't Handle It", the 23rd century UKG of Oris and Chris's "They Can't Handle It" and Krust's big screen masterpiece "Escape From Finland". Amit deserves a holiday. Or a massive trophy. Or both. Bass compilations don't get much bigger than this.
Review: We're not sure where Amit found Shrlok but thankfully he has, because this really is a remarkable piece of work. Launching with a full album, no serious detective work is needed to understand where he's at musically, what he's capable of and why we should all be paying attention. From the cinematically rich and trippily textured opener Therianthropy to very last delicate wave of the finale "Song With No Name" by way of cosmic synth soul ("Space Walk") or the finger-clicking hymnal funk of "Told You", Shrlok's set up a unique store from the off. Checking this is simply elementary...
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