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Ed Rush & Optical - Wormhole

Label:
Catalog#:
VRS 001 LP
Format:
5 x Vinyl, 12", Album
Country:
UK
Released:
1998
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Drum n Bass

Tracklist

A   Mystery Machine 7:25 X
    Written-By, Producer - Ed Rush & Optical
B   Splinter 7:11 X
    Written-By, Producer - Fortran
C   Slip Thru 6:47 X
    Written-By, Producer - Optical
D   Millenium 6:13 X
    Written-By, Producer - Optical
E   Glass Eye 8:01 X
    Written-By, Producer - Ed Rush & Optical
F   Point Blank 7:07 X
    Written-By, Producer - Ed Rush & Optical
G   Compound 8:07 X
    Written-By, Producer - Ed Rush & Optical
H   Fixation 7:56 X
    Written-By, Producer - Ed Rush & Optical
I   Wormhole 6:49 X
    Written-By, Producer - Ed Rush & Optical
J   Dozer 1:40 X
    Written-By, Producer - Ed Rush & Optical

Credits

Artwork By [Art Direction & Design] - Fergus Quinn , Stephen Tungay
Mastered By - Stuart*
Mixed By, Engineer - M.Quinn*
Photography - Andreas Pantelides
Presenter - Ed Rush & Optical

Notes

℗ & © Virus Recordings 1998. Made in England. Distributed by Vinyl Distribution. Published by Mute Song Ltd./Copyright Control. All tracks recorded @ Virus Studios, Soho, London. Mastered @ Metropolis.

Barcode: 5 036742 000461 7

Stuart Hawkes credited as 'Stuart' on sleeve, but as 'Stu.' in the runout etching.

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Review by Brooker Nov 02, 2006 (edited over 3 years ago)
A seminal work in Drum & Bass history - in my opinion Ed Rush & Optical's finest hour, and with a body of work such of their's that is saying something.
The filthiest synth sounds a plenty, courtesy (i've been told) of a Nord Micro Modular among other things, made their sound unique and I would imagine the envy of many wannabe producers. An absolute classic, and for my money the finest D&B album of all time.
Rated 5/5
Review by chadallen Jan 25, 2006 (edited over 3 years ago)
This an unbelievable, era-defining, technically stunning d&b album that spawned hundreds of poor imitations! Ed Rush & Optical were, at this point in time, at the top of their game as producers in the dnb scene.
Rated 5/5
Review by polleh Dec 03, 2005 (edited over 3 years ago)
stunning album, still sounds totally fresh 8 years on.
techstep at its finest, wormhole defines itself by opposites i think, funky yet dark, an incredibly infectious sound (yes, virus recordings, i know).
every single track on here is a killer.
exceptional production.
highly reccomended.
Rated 4/5
Review by Parf Jun 22, 2003
On the cover of the LP, the track Dozer is labeled as being 1:40 minutes, but in actuality it's almost 6:12. Must be an error when they made the covers for the CD/LP versions, since the CD is mixed.
Rated 5/5
Review by AkA Jun 08, 2003
Less is certainly more! Such simple drum beats and repetitive basslines get you humming for hours. Definitely for all the futuristic drum and bass fans only though - no cheesy vocals and melodies for all you Fabio fans.

Check out key track "Glass Eye" and have nightmares for weeks after.