Danny Breaks - Droppin Science Volume 10

This record is a great example of why 1996 is my favorite year so far for Drum'n'Bass (whether its a coincedence that its also the year I started listening I couldn't say).

The keyword here is DIVERSITY! Something that doesnt seem to exist much anymore in todays segemented and pigeonholed "scene".

- "The Bear" throws filtered drum breaks, wah-guitar basslines, sweet keys and smooth flute samples into the mix to create what would be the perfect theme for a modern Blaxploitation film.

- "Crime '96" on the other hand is some of the darkest and angriest Drum'n'Bass ive ever heard, with a massive Shadow Boxing-esque bassline strewn over distorted drum edits and spooky pad sounds.

Both sides feature truly insane break chopping and an unmistakable attention to detail. Every passing bar seems to present something new to the track, unlike most of todays repetitive and uninspired rubbish.

Listen to this record, and others like it - and remember how much potential Drum'n'Bass had.