Billion Dollar Gravy
London Elektricity · 2003
71 min · 11 tracks · drum and bass
A vibrant tapestry of jazz-infused drum and bass, blending intricate rhythms with soulful melodies and lush instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Billion Dollar Gravy — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its rich orchestration and compelling groove, setting the standard for the blending of live instruments within a drum and bass framework.
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Fast Soul Music — This track stands out for its infectious energy and clever use of vocal samples, showcasing London Elektricity's ability to create dancefloor anthems filled with soul.
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The Great Drum+Bass Swindle — Incorporating elements of humor and social commentary through its lyrics, this song highlights the band's creative storytelling while maintaining a driving beat that keeps listeners engaged.
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Syncopated City — With its intricate rhythm patterns and lush sonic textures, this track exemplifies the album's artistic ambition and showcases the duo’s knack for fusing different musical styles seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate arrangements and a unique blend of genres, making it stand out in the drum and bass scene.
What we noticed
- Tracks often feature complex drum patterns layered with melodic hooks, creating a rich tapestry of sound that evolves throughout each piece.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples and jazz influences, particularly in the arrangement of horns and basslines, enhancing the genre-blending aspect.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 26, 2003, Billion Dollar Gravy is London Elektricity's third studio album, following their acclaimed second album, Pull The Plug. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as leading figures in the drum and bass scene, known for their innovative sound that merges live instrumentation with electronic production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- High Contrast· Netsky· Calibre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Billion Dollar Gravy 6:23
- 2 Different Drum 7:23
- 3 Fast Soul Music 6:22
- 4 To Be Me 6:16
- 5 The Great Drum+Bass Swindle 7:09
- 6 Cum Dancing 7:15
- 7 Main Ingredient 4:35
- 8 Harlesden 5:44
- 9 My Dreams 7:24
- 10 Born to Synthesise 6:42
- 11 Syncopated City 5:57
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