Fabric 29 cover

Released 20 years ago

Fabric 29

Tiefschwarz · 2006

73 min · 14 tracks · house music

A pulsating journey through intricate beats and deep grooves that epitomizes the underground house scene of the mid-2000s.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Who's Afraid of Detroit? — This track exemplifies the energetic pulse of deep house, blending catchy hooks with rhythmic intricacies that keep listeners engaged throughout.
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    Bassic — With its driving bassline and minimalist approach, this track captures the essence of dancefloor readiness, making it a staple in many sets.
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    John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz dub) — This reinterpretation showcases Tiefschwarz's unique sound design, merging vocal samples with atmospheric elements that elevate its emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 88% of albums we've rated

The mix showcases strong rhythmic composition and seamless transitions, solidifying its place in the house genre.

What we noticed

  • Each track is built around deep basslines and intricate percussion patterns, often layering multiple rhythmic elements.
  • Several tracks incorporate atmospheric synths and samples that evolve gradually, adding depth without overwhelming the groove.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • pulsating beats for dance floors
  • intricate grooves for deep listening
  • late-night energy for clubs
  • immersive journey through sound
  • dynamic remixes with fresh twists

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Fabric 29 marked Tiefschwarz's first mix album, showcasing their knack for blending various house styles. Released in 2006, following their earlier works like 'Eat This!' (2004), this album solidified their position within the fabric of the dance music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Seth Troxler· Stimming· Maceo Plex

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Grace (Anxiety) 5:59
  • 2 Who's Afraid of Detroit? 5:43
  • 3 Damage (M.A.N.D.Y. remix) 6:22
  • 4 Extruder (Maetrik remix) 4:27
  • 5 Bassic 5:27
  • 6 Rotor 5:40
  • 7 Rondell 5:06
  • 8 A.A.K.N.Y. 2:49
  • 9 Hey 6:19
  • 10 Amazon 4:17
  • 11 Freefall 4:25
  • 12 John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz dub) 6:48
  • 13 The Hammer of Thor 5:52
  • 14 Beetles & Spider (Roman Flügel remix) 3:40

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