What makes Concord Dawn by Concord Dawn notable?

The album received critical acclaim within the underground music community, helping to elevate the profile of New Zealand's drum and bass scene. Tracks like Styx and Disease became staples in clubs, contributing to Concord Dawn's reputation as pioneers in the genre. Concord Dawn's self-titled debut album marked their entry into the drum and bass scene in 2000, establishing them as key players in the genre. At this point, the duo was transitioning from producing tracks for other artists to creating their own signature sound, setting the stage for their future influence in electronic music.

How many songs are on Concord Dawn?

Concord Dawn has 9 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Concord Dawn

Concord Dawn · 2000

73 min · 9 tracks · drum and bass

A relentless fusion of high-tempo beats and atmospheric samples, capturing the essence of early 2000s drum and bass.

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Styx — This track exemplifies the album's blend of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies, serving as a powerful introduction to their sound.
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Haemorrahage — With its aggressive tempo and complex layering, this track showcases the duo's production prowess and ability to create tension within their music.
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Disease — This track stands out for its infectious groove and energetic build-up, embodying the dancefloor-friendly spirit of early drum and bass.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic drum and bass with atmospheric depth, establishing a strong presence in its genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent tempo above 160 BPM, maintaining high energy throughout its nine tracks.
Each track employs layered atmospheric samples that create a dense soundscape, enhancing the rhythmic elements.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Styx 5:26
2 6.13 6:19
3 Strangers 6:04
4 Haemorrahage 7:29
5 Disease 7:09
6 T.N.T 8:09
7 Killsaw 6:15
8 Vengeance 7:13
9 The Fallen 19:50

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