1992 020316 The Way I Feel pt2 (320kbps)

This is part 2 of my "roots drum & bass" series.  That is.... 2000+ era tracks that sound like 1992 - 1994.  This time this 2000+ era mix takes us to 1994, when UK 'Ardkore turned into "jungle" by focusing around amen breakbeats, reggae samples, and mild atmospherics.  Its a fun little mix and I thought I'd share FOR FREE!

Unfortunately one track in the mix "So Vain" by Breakage has very poor sound quality.  This record was purchased brand new by myself in 2003 and I only played it a few times before putting it on the shelf.  I only noticed how terribly hissy it was after using it in this mix as I had never used it in such a way before.  I heard it more recently in a Grooverider @ Fabric mix CD and I thought, "how cool this track is and I have it, I should dig it out and play it again".  He must have had an advanced copy or dubplate as it sounded pretty darn good.  I have the full release and this is how it really sounds.  Its not from ware and tare, this is how it was actually mastered by Simon @ The Exchange!  I tried to see if I could get better sound by putting more weight on the tone arm as this sometimes works, I also tried grooveglide.  Neither trick worked.  Instead I just wrote a review for it on Discogs which I'm sure someone will blast me for but you know what, too bad.  I expect sound quality like this from a poorly mastered 1992 bedroom production but not in a DNB record from 2003, this is just unacceptable.

Discogs review link:  https://www.discogs.com/Breakage-So-Vain-Mars/master/5136

Aside from that, I added some fairly recent 1994 flashback tracks that I did not have on vinyl.  I downloaded them from Hospital Record's website and burned them on a CDR so I could play them back.  They've been doing a good job with this sort of thing.  It's just a shame they've pretty much given up on pressing vinyl.  I bought some of their new "hipster" drum and bass a few years ago and they were mainly pressing albums with quiet volume levels.

My favorite track on here is Submerge "Everything Will Be" (Hospital).  This track is really interesting as it nails the whole 1994 LTJ Bukem vibe while adding in elements of modern dubstep/trap without sounding crap or out of place.  It just sounds really tight and beautiful to my ears.  Great job Submerge!

Tracklist:

01). Goldie "Angel III (Loxy & Ink)" (Razors Edge 007) 2003
02). Alpha Omega "Random Elements" (Skunk Rock 012) 2002
03). Digital & Spirit "????" (DSLTD 001) 2002
04). Sonic & Silver "The Prelude" (L-Plates 10) 2002
05). Danny C. "Strong Hold" (Replicant Audio 002) 2002
06). M.A.T.T. "Square Methods" (Juice 032) 2002
07). Krome & Time "The License (Break Remix)" (Hospital CDR) 2015
08). Undercover Agent (Ellis Dee) "Oh Gosh 2002" (Juice ELNJ35) 2002
09). Cyantific "Little Green Men" (Hospital CDR) 2015
10). Digital "3 Point" (C.I.A. 011) 2002
11). DJ Solo "Darkage (All Night Rmx)" (Production House PNT50R) 1993
12). Total Science & Spy "Guidance" (Hospital CDR) 2015
13). Swift & Zinc "Up Above" (Brain Progression SAZ004) 1993
14). Spirit "Moving Target" (C.I.A. Tuned In LP) 2002
15). Q-Project "Superstitious" (C.I.A. 009) 2002
16). Danny Breaks "Droppin' Science Vol. 1 (Break Rmx)" (Hospital CDR) 2015
17). Breakage "So Vain" (Bassbin 1209) 2004
18). Submerge "Everything Will Be" (Hospital CDR) 2015
19). Underground Software "She's Gone (Alpha Omega & Stretch Rmx)" (Reinforced) 2002
20). D Kay & Lee "Eternal Sunset" (Metalheadz 064) 2005
21). Brian Bizzy-B Johnson "The Darkside" (Brain 2 B2001) 2003
22). Danny Byrd feat. General Levy "Blaze The Fire" (Hospital CDR) 2015