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only in recent years have i gotten into drum and bass after listening to industrial metal (ie ministry) and progressive trance and deep trance on the techno side. When trying to figure out why---i realize it's because it's too simple and basic. For this reason, i find 97 Octane a pretty boring listen. i later decided to get Dungeionmasters Guide, which remains my favorite D and B album. I've not given up on Dieselboy, as i'm now awaiting the arrival of Project Human, which i hope yields a better opinion. But i wanted more and scouted the internet (ie Amazon) for some recommendations. i heard 6th Session through a friend, taped it, and really enjoyed it. It's essentially JUST basslines and various cymbal hits.not like Dungeonmasters or 6th Session that seem to have more going on, more commotion if you will.
After reading the plentiful praising reviews for 97 Octane, it sounded like a mix i had to have.After having this CD for a couple months now and listening to it enough to get an honest feel for it, i must say i'm very disappointed. Outside of 4 or 5 tracks on the first half on the album, it does nothing for me. I need a greater wall of sound, a greater variety of sounds, and a higher-energy feel than this provides for me. But this is one i don't expect to listen to very often.
this is easily dieselboy's best mix cd.i wish he still spun stuff like this instead of all that trancey d&b that he spins now.
i've been listening to it for 5 years, and it still holds my attention from start to finish. i've gotta agree with the speaker blowin comments.i've killed one of my car speakers and a boombox with this album (beware of substance - lf ant):P. If you've never heard a dieselboy album or seen him spin live, start out with this one. superb mix-n-blend, wicked sub bass, and aggressive but not overly frenetic breaks make this a great driving album (almost as fun to drive to as dance to). big ups to mista higgins for holdin it down proper.
I have to say this is by far my favorite or second favorite electronic cd in my collection. When I was first introduced to Damien, I wasn't that big of a fan of the whole electronic scene, whether the music was trance, house, DnB, etc, I wasn't to into it, didn't listen to it much. I recommend this cd to. Then my friend told me to give this CD a listen, and I was amazed. I instantly started downloading and buying techno and other electronic styles of music. anyone, really. That's how much I enjoy it.
That's what the back of the CD says, and in this case you can judge a book (or CD) by it's cover because Dieselboy delievers one of the hardest and most consistent drum & bass mixes I have ever heard. Though I'm mostly a fan progressive trance, happy hardcore etc. this CD really drew me in and kept me captivated right up until the end. The whole mix is great, and if you need any proof on how good this CD is try downloading "Mode One" by IQ Collective (song 2 on the album) then try telling me you don't want to pick this up.
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