What makes Fabric 40 by Mark Farina notable?

This album is significant as part of the prestigious Fabric mix series, known for showcasing influential electronic music artists. It received positive critical reception and contributed to the ongoing evolution of house music during a time when digital production techniques were becoming more prevalent. When 'Fabric 40' was released in May 2008, Mark Farina was already a well-established figure in the house music scene, having gained recognition for his innovative style since the late 90s. This album came as a follow-up to his prior works, further solidifying his reputation with its eclectic mix of sounds and influences.

How many songs are on Fabric 40?

Fabric 40 has 21 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Fabric 40

Mark Farina · 2008

74 min · 21 tracks · house music

A seamless blend of deep house grooves and jazzy undertones, inviting listeners to dance and reflect in equal measure.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Together — Opening the album with uplifting vibes, this track sets a spirited tone that encapsulates the blend of house and jazz elements characteristic of Farina's style.
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Lead the Way — With its infectious beat and catchy hooks, this track illustrates Farina's skillful fusion of diverse musical influences while maintaining an engaging dancefloor energy.
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Feel My Love (Bobby Valentine remix) — This remix stands out for its emotive depth, merging soulful melodies with rhythmic intricacies that showcase Farina's ability to evoke feelings through dance music.
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There Goes the Neighbourhood — Bringing a playful narrative to the fore, this track exemplifies Farina's knack for storytelling within the dance music realm while keeping listeners moving.

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 album excels in seamless mixing and strong production, making it a solid entry in the house genre.

What we noticed

Each track incorporates deep house elements with jazzy undertones, often layering multiple grooves and samples.
Several tracks utilize vocal snippets or samples, but they are minimal and serve more as rhythmic elements than traditional lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 9/10

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 Together 3:43
2 Yellow Truth (Atnarko mix) 3:31
3 Why Not Rock? 4:05
4 Lead the Way 3:01
5 Gettin’ Ready 3:16
6 Where Ya At? 2:30
7 Got This Feeling (LNS disco dub) 4:17
8 Believe En Me 3:01
9 The Blues Line (Tommy Largo remix) 4:47
10 Feel My Love (Bobby Valentine remix) 4:01
11 Stasera 3:16
12 Last Word 4:01
13 Closer (Oliver Desmet & Fred Everything mix) 3:16
14 Pick Up What I’m Putting Down 4:21
15 There Goes the Neighbourhood 2:08
16 Broke Acid 4:21
17 Make Dat Shit (Derrick Carter mix) 3:01
18 Mumbler 3:01
19 Brutality 3:16
20 Das Shibuya (Cheeba mix) 3:46
21 Hoose Musik 3:13

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