Body Snatch* - Revenge Of The Punter / Eyes On The Horizon / The Strength

One of the most essential and original hardcore/breakbeat records of all times. As jungleteknow said already this record and some bukem works like "Demon´s Theme","Bookworm" or "Listen" were way ahead of its time. My personal favorites are "The Strength (Mental Rapids)" & "Eyes On The Horizon". Both tracks are absolute killer breakbeat stompers which defined and formed the hardcore/jungle sound of the following years. Haunting essential breakbeat samples with deep strings and ambient sounds. Especially that deep floating bell sound in the track "The Strenght" which modifies 2 times or more during the track really hits me. Quality stuff!! In my opinion there was a lot of whack hardcore stuff in ´92 with cheesy production structures but this one is really outstanding. I don´t know who was first with the ambient jungle/hardcore sound but Bukem and Body Snatch are definitely both true pioneers. Respect!

This record was way ahead of it's time, just like Bodysnatch's 'Euphony', and LTJ Bukem's '91/'92 workings; paving the way for a more bassline orientated drum & bass / jungle sound of '93/'94. 'The Strength (Mental Rapids)' is the standout tune on this by far and the bassline is an absolute killer! On the flip, 'Eyes on the Horizon' is also a great tune with it's tight production, but 'Revenge of the Punter' is a bit of let down.