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Critical Music
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CRITLP018S 2
29 Sep 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Sep 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRITLP018S 3
29 Sep 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Sep 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Neurofunk was always an enviable art, but for far too long it remained in the strict purview of artists deserting pop drum n' bass - and in turn trying to prove who was the cleverest sound designer on the scene. En Vy's new EP for Critical Music signals we've had an attitude change; this is 'neurofunk' that approaches the sound from a much more measured stance, swapping out all the crazed sound design turns and out-of-place Reese womps for more meditative and critical musicianship. The EP shows off a good ear for subgenre knowhow; 'UFO' has a jump-up feel to it that is nonetheless nicely skippy and pure, while 'Beautiful Dreamer' is by far the standout - with dreamy vocals compelling a tonal lead rhythm to produce an overall sub-heavy dream-vibe.
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CRIT 198
03 Mar 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
03 Mar 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Is it a small album? Is it a big EP? Who cares? It's Waeys doing bits on Critical Music with his most substantial and explorative body of work so far. Already preceded by big soulful singles like 'Set The Vibe' (with the inimitable flowanastasia) and 'Nothing' (with the equally brilliant Patch Edison) now comes the full showdown as the Dutch don delivers some of his best work to date... The jazzy introspection of 'Familiar Face', the dusty hip-hop feels of 'Five After' and the slower tempo of 'Your Eyes' are just some of the highlights here. What an exceptional release. Big love to Waeys.
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CRITMLP 002
10 Feb 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
10 Feb 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRIT198S 1
03 Feb 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
03 Feb 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRITMLP002S 2
20 Jan 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
20 Jan 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRIT182S1D
25 Mar 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Mar 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Critical's resident Swiss wizards are back at it with this five-tracker, their first full length EP since Perspectives Vol. 1 last year. It's a textbook QZB, who are absolute geniuses at producing music bedded in techy depth, and who work across the full spectrum from deft, frivolous touches to all-out dancefloor heat. The title track here is the former, with oscillating synth nodes that ebb in and out of the mix, a liquid vibe that's metallic in texture yet remains distinctly soulful. 'Unforgiving' is the opposite, a foghorn-laced tech destroyer with astonishingly good use of space, a track which simultaneously feels stripped-back and full to the brim. 'Silence Rings Loudest' is probably the most creative; imagine a mixture of BOP and Frederic Robinson and you'll be close, as featherweight drums rise and fall in delicate crescendos of nostalgic robotics. Delightful.
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CRIT 156
22 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRITIVY 001
06 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
06 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRIT 157
18 Dec 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Dec 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRITLP 015
06 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
06 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRIT 143
06 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
06 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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BINARY 019
28 Feb 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Feb 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: London based drum and bass label Critical Music announce their staggering 55th release straight from the studio of SP:MC, Jubei and Dakuan, aka, Code 3, whose contributions to the genre haven't gone unnoticed in recent years. "What You Sayin" opens with simple two-tone chords and staggered break, eventually pounding into fearless snares and thudding subs. Intriguingly subtle at times, smooth keys dive and duck between the heavy drums and thunderous bass lines. The unique combination of the two tempos propel "What You Sayin" into the realm of D&B elegance. Over the page, "Double Dipped" intros with tremendous breaks, spaced out pads and a double bass that's far too easy to get lost in.
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CRIT 055
16 May 11
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 May 11
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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CRITCD 001
29 Oct 07
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Oct 07
Drum & Bass / Jungle
