In the beginning we are welcomed by soft voice of Irish reggae MC Lariman who propose us to "sit down and have a sensible conversation". Smooth bassline and beats by calibre accompany his voice and then Calibre's lightweight piano rolls in "All The Days" lead us to another fresh talent - MC Kemo with beats by Lynx in "Global Enemies". Next vigorous uplifting tunes by Commix, Johnny L and Amaning make us move a bit even if we sit on chair while chilling at home. Deep bassline in Soulmatic "Self Belief" catches up the mood, followed by Calibre's dubwise tune with smooth yet thoughtful lyrics by DRS. After another Calibre's work we meet fast jazzy drums with saxophone on the backgrounds from Theory's remix on Deadly Habit "Synesthesia".

In the middle of the mix saxophone yields to minimalistic dubby beats by Breakage making an interlude in music mood, which lenghtens with dark sounds from Alix Perez & Lynx. Then wobbling bass in tune by Zero Tolerance returns us to light and solful moods, which continue to develop when it becomes "Time To Fly".

Indeed, tune by Intalex's own project Mistical with rolling amens and deep bass perfectly creates flying-like groove. Flight continues with pianos in dialogue with sharp bass stabs from Duo Infernale. Flying further, we reach stunning atmosphere of the "Pacific Heights". And again here come vocals by Kemo and Dennis Jones supported by straight beats by Bango Collective in "Apocalypse". Record is finished by soft moods of tunes by Mistical and Alix Perez with Sabre.

So, this pure magic music experience definately is worth attention from any person interested in deep and soulful side of drumandbass. If you are one, i advise you to purchase this CD immediately without a doubt!

Words: r.dee




Tracklisting:

01. Calibre ft. Lariman –Over Reaction - Signature
02. Calibre – All The Days - Signature
03. Lynx ft. Kemo – Global Enemies – Soul:r
04. Commix – Faceless (Marcus Intalex Remix) – Shogun
05. Jonny L – Come Here – Mr L Records
06. Amaning vs. Dubwise – Smash V.I.P. – Soul:r
07. Soulmatic – Self Belief – Good Looking
08. Calibre ft. DRS – Hustlin’ - Signature
09. Calibre – Mr Right On - Signature
10. Deadly Habit – Synesthesia (Theory Remix) - Tentative
11. Breakage – Clarendon – Digital Soundboy
12. Alix Perez and Lynx – Allegiance – Soul:r
13. Zero Tolerance ft. Steo – Refusal – Soul:r
14. Mistical – Time To Fly – Soul:r
15. Duo Infernale – Feeling Blue – Soul:r
16. Instra:mental – Pacific Heights - Darkestral
17. Bango Collective ft. Kemo and Dennis Jones – Apocalypse – Soul:r
18. Mistical – Groove Me – Soul:r
19. Alix Perez and Sabre – Solitary Native – SGN:LTD

Release Date: fabric first members: 07/08/07 uk/r.o.w. retail: 20/08/07 usa: 18/09/07

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