Matrix - Sleepwalk

Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Drum n Bass
Year:
2000
Notes:
Distributed by Vinyl Distribution / Pinnacle.

Tracklist

The Saint 6:17 X
Temperament 5:50 X
Gap The Mind 6:52 X
Asylum 6:32 X
Angel 4:19 X
Six 5:29 X
Airhead 6:59
Destiny 6:44 X
Sleepwalk 5:58 X
Junction 5:23 X
Apache 7:14 X

Versions

Title, FormatLabelCat#CountryYear
Sleepwalk (CD, Album, Dig) Virus Recordings VRS 002 CD UK 2000
Sleepwalk (4x12", Album) Virus Recordings VRS 002 LP UK 2000
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Reviews & Discussion

Review by 8ball13 Aug 13, 2008

referencing Sleepwalk, CD, Album, Dig, VRS 002 CD

Sleepwalk is a typical drum n bass album. The beats are tight and it contains some tunes that will sound decent in a live set. But that’s about it. There isn’t anything very new about this release and it lacks originality. Released on Virus in 2000, the sound is very similar to Ed Rush’s Wormhole, who came up with the idea two years before. It’s dark and has some clever bass lines, but the range of the style of songs is limited. Temperament, Six and Apache are the stand out tracks and they still sound good eight years on. Perhaps releasing an album came a bit too early for Matrix. This album cut down to six songs on three 12” maybe would have been a better idea. Although, having said all that, there isn’t anything that bad with this album, it just isn’t one that will stay in the mind for that long. Worth having if you’re into the drum n bass, but if you never hear it, you’re not really missing out on anything special.
Rated 5/5
Review by Quinone Jul 09, 2006 (edited over 3 years ago)

referencing Sleepwalk, CD, Album, Dig, VRS 002 CD

I love Sleepwalk for its top-notch production and the distinct sound that Matrix gave to all the tracks. The album has been in my bag at the moments that I went out to studio headphones and monitor speakers. It's almost bizarre to hear how skillfully Matrix placed all sounds, frequencies and effects, giving them both individual room as well as providing one coherent piece of music.

On a more musical side, Apache and Temperament are just pure killer tracks that feel like they're trying to hide away layers of infinite anger and darkness. On other moments, the jazz during Gap The Mind and downbeat during Angel give this album the extra's to keep it very interesting for long listening sessions. Very much adviced.
Rated 5/5
Review by systray27 Apr 24, 2006 (edited over 3 years ago)

referencing Sleepwalk, 4x12", Album, VRS 002 LP

This is the best work of dnb and jazz-fusion ever to be heard! Matrix' best musical piece, and in my opinion on of the highpoints in drum & bass. Neurofunk basslines and reeses, layered with breaks and sometimes some jazzy samples. He once mentioned, that a lot of his inspiration comes from miles davis, which you can clearly hear on this record.

I guess Apache is the best track on here - named after the break, this is a great influential piece with masterful break editing. Bongos at it's best!
If you're into the virus sound, then this album is a must have!
Rated 5/5
Review by _luca_ Jan 23, 2003

referencing Sleepwalk, CD, Album, Dig, VRS 002 CD

This is one of the best drum'n'bass CDs i own. Well balanced between dark and jazzy, with phat breaks all over it and the Matrix' trademark huge basses. Featuring the classic 'Apache'.
Matrix is known for never releasing a weak tune, so get this NOW.
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