What makes Exorcise the Demons by Source Direct notable?

Exorcise the Demons is regarded as a landmark album in the drum and bass genre, showcasing Source Direct's unique approach to production that combined atmospheric elements with heavy beats. It has influenced countless artists within both the electronic and experimental music scenes, earning critical acclaim from outlets like Mixmag and The Wire. By the time Source Direct released Exorcise the Demons in 1999, they were already recognized pioneers within the drum and bass genre, following their influential EPs. This album came as their first full-length release after several acclaimed singles, solidifying their place in the UK electronic music scene.

How many songs are on Exorcise the Demons?

Exorcise the Demons has 9 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Exorcise the Demons

Source Direct · 1999

74 min · 9 tracks

A complex blend of ambient textures and intricate breakbeats creating an immersive journey through electronic soundscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Call & Response — This track opens the album with a haunting atmosphere, setting the tone for the entire listening experience while showcasing intricate rhythms.
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Mind Weaver — Featuring complex layered sounds and a driving beat, this track exemplifies Source Direct's signature blend of ambience and intensity.
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Technical Warfare — With its aggressive breaks and dark undertones, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of tension and release within its sonic landscape.
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Haunted — This track juxtaposes eerie soundscapes with rhythmic complexity, demonstrating Source Direct's mastery of mood and texture in electronic music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100

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Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate production and atmospheric depth mark it as a significant work in drum and bass.

What we noticed

The album opens with a track that layers ambient sounds over intricate breakbeats, setting a complex tone.
The use of atmospheric samples and effects is prevalent, particularly in the middle tracks, which enhances the immersive quality.

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

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Call & Response 7:09
2 Mind Weaver 8:46
3 Haunted 6:47
4 Technical Warfare 8:43
5 Love & Hate 9:23
6 Capital D 7:36
7 Dubstar 7:22
8 Wanton Conduct 8:41
9 Concealed Identity 9:32

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