30 July 2008

The Ends Of The Earth LP on Broke Recordings 

CD 1 – Mixed by the Autobots 

CD 2 – Unmixed version 

CD 3 – The Best Of Broke 

This compilation is a monster of a selection from the Broke Recordings label, offering a selection of breakbeat carnage from the U.K.’s and New Zealand’s highest ranking DJ’s and producers of the genre. Broke Recording has always had its own unique sound in the genre, and here we have the best of it, packaged nicely into a DJ friendly and artistic release. 

CD 1 – Mixed by the Autobots 

As the head honchos of the label it is only right they take on the role as mixers of their own children. A highly listenable compilation, from the early filth of ‘Apocalypse’ applying fresh vocals over the top, through to funk driven ‘Fresh Air’ by Unbalanced Jack featuring Miss Bels, remixed by Affinity. By the time we reach track 16, it is time for some drum and bass before we depart. For followers of the Broke legacy this is a must have record offering all the best releases, and never giving up on the sound which makes it a wholly unique experience.  

As a fan of the Broke releases I wasn’t disappointed, too much, the sound is almost over played, may be my ears have become too accustomed to the sound, but it is a great selection, and often a familiar style just needs a bit of something different slotted in between.  

CD 2 offers 11 of the 19 tracks unmixed for the DJ’s pleasure, and in my opinion with the combination of CD 3 in your CD wallet, you pretty much have the best releases all in one well-presented package. 

Overall a good mix and good selection, if you like the Broke releases this is not to be missed.

4/5

CD 1 Track list:
1. Intro
2. The Autobots & Screwface Ft Navigator -‘Apocalypse V.I.P’.
3. Affinity- ‘Exodus’
4. Duel Calibre ‘Break A Sweat’
5. Unbalanced Jack Ft Miss Bels –‘Fresh Air’ (Affinity Remix)
6. The Autobots & Screwface- ‘Final Conflict’
7. Far Too Loud & Specimen A – ‘Headcase’ (Screwface Remix)
8. Agent Alvin & Dunsta  - ‘Polevault Bandit’
9. Agent Alvin & Dunsta  - ‘Panelbeater’
10. Affinity  - ‘Sound System Banger’
11. The Autobots & Timmy Schumacher Ft Mc Kyla & Bex Riley –‘Attitude’
12. Unbalanced Jack Ft Crown Jewelz & Killa Benz – ‘Flaming Tongues’
13. The Autobots & Deep Impact –‘Bomba Latino’
14. Antiform Ft Ethical & Neesh – ‘Grip’
15. The Autobots Ft Dbo General – ‘Move’ (Dubplate Vip Mix)
16. Antiform Ft Tiki  -‘Got To Be You’
17.’Got To Be You’ - Agent Alvin Rmx)
18. The Autobots  - ‘Seconds Out:Round Two’
19. Antiform Ft Mc Twincam  - ‘Crash’

  CD 2 Track list: 1.The Autobots & Timmy Schumacher Ft Mc Kyla & Bex Riley –‘Attitude’
2. Unbalanced Jack Ft Crown Jewelz  & Killa Benz- ‘Flaming Tongues’
3. Agent Alvin & Dunsta –‘Panelbeater’
4. Affinity –‘Exodus’
5. Antiform Ft Tiki –‘Got To Be You’
6. Agent Alvin & Dunsta ‘Polevault Bandit’
7. The Autobots & Screwface Ft Navigator –‘Apocalypse V.I.P’
8. Far Too Loud & Specimen A –‘Headcase’ (Screwface Remix)
9. Antiform Ft Ethical & Neesh-‘Grip’
10. Antiform Ft Mc Twincam –‘Crash’
11. Antiform Ft Tiki –‘Got To Be You’ (Agent Alvin Rmx)


CD 3 Track list: Cd3 (Unmixed Broke Classics)
1. The Autobots & Screwface Ft Navigator –‘Burn’
2. Ctrl-Z –‘Space Dementia’ Mashed Up With The Autobots & Deep Impact ‘The Spanish Tune’
3.The Breakfastaz  ‘Melody’
4. Far Too Loud –‘Shock Treatment’
5. The Autobots & Deep Impact –‘Bomba Latino’
6. Ctrl-Z, The Autobots & Screwface –‘Karma’
7. The Autobots & Deep Impact –‘Bullet Time’
8. Wavewhore Ft Bex Riley –‘Funk Pill’
9. The Autobots – ‘Seconds Out’
10. The Autobots Ft Teri & Christian Olde Wolbers –‘This World’
11 Entity Ft Mc S.A.S -‘Coming On Deep’
12. The Autobots & Screwface – ‘Flesh EATER’ (GENERAL MIDI REMIX) 

reviewer: TobyD

Sound of Habib - Karton/Digitalis 'Mugstar' / 'Dealing with it' 

A:   Mugstar – Karton

A1: Mugstar - Digitalis remix

B:   Dealing With It – Digitalis

B1: Dealing With It – Karton remix

  Mugstar 

From the outset there is definitely a whiff of talent exuding from this release, I’m not sure what it is but every time this track pops up on my mp3 player I think ‘yeah this is good’.

 

The original kicks off with some crisp beats and a brass element that continues throughout. The track slowly builds on this and progresses with an evolving filtered vocal ‘Mugstar, mugstar, mugstar…’ As the tune brings in the rest of the elements there is a clear use of early disco sounds making this into a funky number. The bass is complementry to the track but doesn’t do It does get a bit repetitive however it is well mixed and has a nice flow and groove to it. A good filler, but may be not floor killer.

 

3/5

 Mugstar – Digitalis remix 

The remix is certainly my favourite of the two, Digitalis demonstrates a darker atmosphere, with an almost ‘Far Too Loud’ approach. Beats are crisp and tasty, accompanied with a large dollop of fresh bass squelch. The vocal has been more creatively manipulated, and twisted up into something more interesting than its predecessor. Over all, this remix has more impact and variety to keep the listener interested, the original is good, but just doesn’t quite attain the edge of the remix.

 

4/5

  Dealing With It 

The second instalment on this release is again evidence of the darkness Digitalis put into their work. The track is well produced with familiar elements and is a hard hitter. The bass crunches and squelches through nicely, while the vocal fills in the gaps, there is a lot going on without being too cluttered.  The beats are solid crisp and roll the track through nicely.

 

4/5

    Dealing With It – Karton remix 

Kartons mix on here is a filthy enlightenment, entertaining and interesting. The track itself is a grinder, offering solidity and a nice rework of the original, giving it a different light and a brighter feel. It bounces rather than beats, and will have the dance floor moving.

 

4/5

 

 

Reviewer: TobyD

Written by KOSTEK | 21 April 2008

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Written by admin | 17 April 2007

30Hz - Discophonic/Ghosts In The Machine
	Label	Vertical Sound
	Format	12"
	Release Date	Out Now   Buy this album
	Reviewer	Iytal
	Rating

Following his recent tour of the states and Supercharged collaboration with Baobinga, Vertical Sound label boss 30Hz returns to the helm with another serious double headed attack! On the A side he delivers ‘Discophonic' in his distinctive trademark style, with chunky percussive breaks and growling synths, atop a sub bass that’ll see floors shaking!. Flipside, ‘Ghosts in the Machine’ sees 30Hz team up with fellow American Eskmo, who recently debuted on the Cyberfunk label. This one employs a more of a rolling break, and more serious bass action culminating in a heavy, driving finale via some interesting edits and breakdowns. In the pipeline for Vertical Sound are singles from Smithmonger, and another 30Hz & Kraymon collaboration, while 30Hz goes it alone with remixes for the likes of Satamile and Warehouse Wax.

Entity/DJ Quest - Step Up/Weapon Of Choice
	Label	Combat Wax
	Format	12"
	Release Date	08-00-05   Buy this album
	Reviewer	Iytal
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Second outing for Cyberfunk’s sister label Combat Wax, following Search & Destroys ‘Mark of the Beast’. Duties this time go to Entity and Label boss DJ Quest. The A side goes to genre spanning northern trio, Entity, whose previous form includes releases on Fusetrax and ET Breaks. They provide ‘Step Up’, which is arguably their best release to date, an uplifting intro soon makes way for the firm steppy break, gnarly bassline and cut up vocal hook, with the chords of the intro cutting back in occasionally providing a nice contrast to the moodier tone of the main body of the track. On the flip is label boss DJ Quests ‘Weapon of Choice’ which takes a more straight up breakbeat approach, kicking in with atmospheric chords before dropping into a vibrant swirling bassline, wrapping up a good second release for this new label.

Jnr Hacksaw - How's Your Modulation EP
	Label	Trigger
	Format	12"
	Release Date	08-01-05   Buy this album
	Reviewer	Evac
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Jnr Hacksaw and Trigger were destined to join forces. With massive subby basslines, glitched-out edits and a beat that you can actually dance to, this EP is right up the alley of Trigger's other next-gen releases. You can certainly hear influences in the tracks, but Hacksaw is no copycat. He brews his own kind of digital funk. If you like the sounds of Tipper and Si Begg, you should definitely pick this one up.

Ed209 & Long Range - Dr Hoover
	Label	Hardcore Beats
	Format	12"
	Release Date	07-00-05   Buy this album
	Reviewer	Iytal
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The latest offering from Hardcore Beats sees an interesting meeting of minds, between label boss Ed209 and former Orbital man Phil Hartnoll’s new project alongside Nick Smith, Long Range. As you’d imagine ‘Dr Hoover’ sees both parties pulling from the respectable solo productions, with Ed209’s rolling breaks and distinctive basslines working well against Orbital-esque top end synths, giving ‘Dr Hoover’ a rave feeling, as the name may suggest! On the flip Ed209 and Ken Mac join forces for ‘United States Of Mind’, a kind of feelgood summer tune with piano and horn stabs backing up Ken Macs vocal input. Forthcoming projects for Long Range include a collaboration with Aquasky, whilst Hardcore Beats next offering comes from Baobinga with I.D. and Control Z.

Mixed By Ollywood & Ed209 - Hardcore Beats Volume 2
	Label	Hardcore Beats
	Format	CD
	Release Date	06-00-05   Buy this album
	Reviewer	Iytal
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One of the leading labels in the ‘tear out’ breakbeat scene, Hardcore Beats release their second compilation, this time mixed by label owners Ollywood & Ed209, assisted on MC duties by long standing drum & bass MC, Fearless. The majority of the album is made up of the Hardcore Beats recent back catalogue, including the rave tinged Distortionz remix of Ed209’s ‘Infectious’, and both sides of new single, Ed209 & Long Range’s ‘Dr Hoover’ and Ed209 & Ken Macs ‘United State Of Mind’. Other names featuring include Freestylers, Breakfastaz, Stanton Warriors, Booty Bouncers ‘Fame and Money’ featuring one of the UK’s finest MC’s, Skinnyman, and Cut & Runs recent anthem, ‘Outta Space VIP. The album is entertaining and well mixed, particularly towards the end, where the pair cut less than a minute of each track in, using tunes from Baobinga & I.D, Distortionz, Napt, Mutiny and Quest among others, providing a great introduction to anyone not already familiar with the Hardcore Beats sound.

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