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FabricLive.09

Stuart Price · 2003

68 min · 19 tracks · house music

A pulsating mix of eclectic house beats that seamlessly stitches together iconic tracks, creating a dancefloor narrative.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Miss You (Thin White Duke mix) — This remix transforms the original's melancholic tone into an upbeat dance track, showcasing Price's knack for reinterpreting classic sounds.
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    Wordy Rappinghood — Its playful incorporation of spoken word elements adds a unique layer of depth, illustrating Price's creativity in blending genres.
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    Sweet Dreams — Price's take on this classic anthem captures the essence of late-night clubbing, merging nostalgia with contemporary energy that's infectious on the dance floor.

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 mixing and flow, creating an engaging dance experience while incorporating recognizable elements.

What we noticed

  • The album features a continuous mix that transitions smoothly between tracks, maintaining a consistent energy level throughout.
  • Several tracks incorporate samples from well-known songs, creating a familiar yet innovative soundscape for listeners.
  • The arrangement of the tracks builds tension and release, with peaks in intensity followed by more subdued moments to keep the listener engaged.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

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 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • pulsating energy for dance floors
  • short bursts of infectious rhythm
  • eclectic mixes that surprise continuously
  • seamless transitions for immersive sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slower, reflective music
  • want lengthy narrative structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 29, 2003, FabricLive.09 was a significant moment for Stuart Price, following his earlier work as The Thin White Duke. This album showcased his ability to blend diverse influences into cohesive club-friendly tracks, reaffirming his stature in the UK house music scene during a time when electronic music was gaining mainstream traction.
Stylistic neighbors
Duke Dumont· Hot Since 82· Solomun

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Miss You (Thin White Duke mix) 2:38
  • 2 Eastern Palace 1:06
  • 3 Wordy Rappinghood 2:49
  • 4 Steppin 4:13
  • 5 Abracadabra 3:55
  • 6 Give It Up (Laid instrumental mix) 5:49
  • 7 Eurolove 3:24
  • 8 Gold Is Your Metal (Paper Faces remix) 5:55
  • 9 S&M 5:20
  • 10 Remind Me (Ernest St. Laurent Moonfish mix) 3:52
  • 11 Also Sprach Zarathustra 0:50
  • 12 Sweet Dreams 4:18
  • 13 It’s Automatic (Cosmos Acid remix) 4:18
  • 14 David (Medicine 8 mix) 3:46
  • 15 House Nation 1:44
  • 16 Snowball 3:50
  • 17 I Wanna Rock 2:46
  • 18 Gouge Away 3:26
  • 19 Here Come the Warm Jets 3:58

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