Having read the two reviews previously posted here, maybe it's by sheer coincidence that the positive review is based on the older Pendulum sound, and the less-than-cordial review of last year may be based on the newer Pendulum sound. Pendulum is not really drum and bass anymore, there's nothing really established to call them, as they do really have their own sound now. Some say it's good, some say it's complete toss. I personally like some of it, but wouldn't really include much of the newer stuff in a drum and bass set/mix. I would include some. That being said, Pendulum has done a lot for the drum and bass scene in a relatively short period of time, and for that, they have a fan in me, even if they have moved on from the scene they seemed so well to fit in... that's the part that's a shame for me, not that Pendulum changed/progressed their sound, but their refusal to take steps back sometimes. To those that "hate" Pendulum, just remember the first time you heard Vault or Spiral and how absolutely mindblowing it was at the time. Stop hating and just remember the good times if they don't do it for you anymore. Good job on all your successes Pendulum, you deserve it. Seriously.

I have to say, i do not think there has been any progression within the drum & bass scene for many years, and although Pendulum certainly sound "different" from most of the other dross out there, it has to be the WORST music i have ever had the misfortune of hearing. I'm so sorry to sound so negative, but this stuff makes me want to cry into my corn flakes. each to their own though i suppose...

Yeah man... itz ALL about the Pendulum. They have a very defined sound which is heavy-as with awesome touchings of synth. First tune I heard was "Vault", which, without a doubt is a Serious dancefloor anthem. Then came "Another Planet" and my god... when not in a club mashing' the floor away to this one, get yourself a gamecube, a copy of "Ikaruga", and play that game along to this tune... its like they were made for each other. Back to you, Still Grey and Spiral are all awesome too. I've loved dn'b for yonks but rarely do I go out and buy all of someones records at once... Love it guys, keep it up!!