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Beat Dis – The Very Best of Bomb the Bass

Bomb the Bass · 1999

72 min · 15 tracks · electronica

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and electronic soundscapes that defined the late '80s and early '90s club scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of styles
  • wave-like pacing for dancing
  • for party atmosphere
  • energetic beats for late nights
  • vibrant soundscapes for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • dislike varied pacing and styles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Beat Dis – The Very Best of Bomb the Bass' was released in 1999, Bomb the Bass had already made a significant mark on the electronic music scene with their debut album 'Into the Dragon' in 1988 and the hit single 'Beat Dis'. This compilation reflects both their past successes and their evolution as artists who pushed sonic boundaries during the rise of dance music culture.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Leftfield

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Beat Dis (12" version) 5:57
  • 2 Megablast (Rap Merlin & DJ Dezire) 6:51
  • 3 Say a Little Prayer 5:27
  • 4 The Air You Breathe 6:52
  • 5 Don't Make Me Wait 4:18
  • 6 Liquid Metal 4:24
  • 7 Shake It 5:11
  • 8 Dynamite Beats 1:45
  • 9 Run Baby Run 4:46
  • 10 On the Cut (2000 AD) 3:53
  • 11 Hey You! 3:23
  • 12 Switching Channels 4:48
  • 13 Dune Buggy Attack 4:48
  • 14 Winter in July (Ubiquity mix) 7:13
  • 15 Megamix 2:56

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