I've tried quite a few times to get into drum 'n' bass with little success. However, upon listening to this CD I was finally swayed and began to understand what people see in the genre.

Each track on this CD is a layered gem, tying jazzy and dubby elements with faint vocal snippets to form coherent, catchy tunes. The mixing is superb, with each transition revealing minute percussive variations aided by subtle fades.

Even a those completely ignorant of DnB know of LTJ Bukem and his 20 year career, and his experience seems fairly evident to me in this CD. There are no wild variations between the tracks or particularly special moments, but this mix works as a whole in a way that very few DJs are able to achieve. The flow is superb and the mood well-maintained.

I'd recommend this CD for experience listeners already acquainted with the genre (several of my more experienced friends enjoyed it), as well as those looking for a painless entry to the scene.

My favourite track is number 8. The guitar chords are haunting and happy at the same time.

At last, another officially released mix cd from LTJ Bukem, its been a while!
Although entitled FabricLive this is actaully a studio mix without the vocal talents of MC Conrad.
As usual the quality of mixing, tune selection and play order are great, Bukem really knows how to mix good tunes together.
All of the featured tracks are signed to his 'Good Looking Records' label so this is a good way of getting a taster of future 12"s, that is if Bukem decides to release them all!!