The original Celestial Ocean was a masterpiece of avante-garde acid rock. Unfortunately, this release has been pressed too hot and has a short gap of silence between each track - something you'd expect from a mix CD a friend burned for you in the space of an hour. Included in this sub-standard package are a blurry 12"x12" cover insert, the foldout from the CD version, and an obscure sew-on patch with 'Brainticket' silk-screened onto it. Poorly mastered and (most likely) poorly bootlegged, this is easily the worst way to expierence the prodigious recordings of Brainticket.

Inner City Life is possibly the most famous tune in Jungle/Drum & Bass history, so it's no suprise that it's had its fair share of remixes. The 'Original Edit' featured here is not actually the 'original' version. It has been trimmed down length-wise to fit on the disc. As for the other remixes, everything is excellent! With artists such as Photek, 4Hero, and Rabbit In The Moon, you'd expect them to be. While this album is not intended for front-to-back listening, "Rabbit In The Moon's Return To Vocalic City" is a must have; it's a near acapella (there's a few strings and fx in the background) of Inner City Life, an extreme rarity! If you're a diehard Timeless fan, then you need to have this in your collection. Anyone else, feel free to grab the remixes on other compilations.

The original version of 'Remember Me' is little more than a half-hearted attempt at producing a vocal heavyweight. However, the Illskillz remix is definitely more than that. The A-Side is by far one of the best epic D&B tunes I've heard to date, placing along the same lines as John B's 'Up All Night'. This is one of those rare records that spins as well in the club as in your home; the sort of record you really can't afford to 'pick up later'.

Whale music... some people might think I'm crazy (and some already do), but those whales can sing! There's some incredibly deep musical content here thats worth discovering, either as a whole, or as a sample. But trust me, if you make music, or can appreciate ANY kind of music, pick this one up.

Now that is an oldskool Jungle piano riff! This is truly a child of the heyday of Jungle, back when Reeces and Amens were considered top of the line. About half way through the track there is a nice vocal sample that *almost* changes the overall mood of the tune. Definitely a classic!

Concerning the A Side:

Leafy Lane, as remixed by Matrix is a very unusual song. It is quite perhaps the first of a very small sub-genre of Drum n Bass that some call 'Coffee Table'. It's very laid-back, perhaps suitable for a lounge atmosphere, even with the 170+ break. Kirsty Hawkshaw's vocals float lightly over Matrix's roaring bassline (that still remains to be relatively clam), and perpetual glitch-inspired drums. It's a very deep tune, that even I myself have yet to fully understand. It's msot definitely a good song , but was unfortunetly lost in the uprising of Techstep. If you're able to get a hold of this record, don't let go!

Quadrant 6 is one of those absolutely brilliant tunes that somehow, through a nasty twist of fate, fails to gain widespread recognition. The intro is arguably the best part of the song, as it quite successfully manages to invoke a deep sense of sheer space; completely infinite space. With that depth also comes a certain amount of fear and suscpicion. The rest of the tune is a very heavy Techstep effort, with some of the most hard-hiting drums to be heard, and an incredibly wicked bassline. It's true that this works very well on the dancefloor, but it's also very well suited to home listen, as it's complexity in structure and design insist multiple listen. This is one that you'll want to hold onto for quite a long time.

This IS one of those DnB albums you need to listen to, but it's not what you'd expect. The album is highly minamilistic, for one. Also, apart from one or two songs, the album is relatively forgetable. It's still a must-hear, but just don't get your expectations too high.

Coming from the man who made 'Warhead', you might expect another hard-hitting dancefloor heavyweight. Not true. In 'True Stories', Krust instead chose to explore the more soulful side of Drum n Bass. With a carefully crafted break running throughout, some incredibly emotional strings (Courtesy of Kirk Thompson), and a barrage of meticously sampled FX, Krust hits the mark, leaving a deep melancholy vibe that sticks with you for quite a long time. This definitely deserves a listen by anyone who considers themselves a fan of Drum n Bass. So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and head over to eBay!

Many people don't give nearly enough credit to the overall musicality of this album. Granted, it's fairly inaccesible, being almost entirely very dark Techstep. But that doesn't mean it isn't worth it! As per Krust standard, every song is meticulously crafted, and most contain original recorded drums: a rarity in Drum n Bass. For the record (no pun intended), a lot of this album wouldn't really classify as true-to-form Drum n Bass, as it leans more to the experimental side. But there is at least one gem among the bunch; Guilty. It's a downtempo trip-hop sort of affair, and features the vocals of Morgan (There's no second name listed in the booklet)It's along the same lines as True Stories, though wanders into slightly darker territory. The intro is absoultely brilliant, but also deceiving; the rest of the song takes on a much more menacing vibe. Overall though, I find it to easily be one of Krust's better works. Maybe one of these days we'll be fortunate enough to behold an uptempo Drum n Bass remix...