FabricLive.16
Adam Freeland · 2004
70 min · 16 tracks · breakbeat
An electrifying mix of breakbeat and bass-driven tracks that energize the dance floor with relentless beats and inventive sampling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Burns — Opening the album, this track sets an energetic tone with its compelling rhythms and layered samples, embodying Freeland's signature style.
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Flow (False Prophet remix) — This remix showcases intricate sound design and fluid transitions, highlighting Freeland's ability to reinterpret existing tracks while maintaining their core essence.
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Burn the Clock — With its driving basslines and infectious energy, this track exemplifies Freeland's knack for creating danceable anthems that captivate audiences.
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In All Nothing (Adam Freeland and Evil Nine mix) — This collaboration emphasizes the synergy between Freeland and Evil Nine, combining heavy beats with clever sampling techniques that elevate the listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album excels in crafting a cohesive dance experience with inventive sampling and relentless beats.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous mix of tracks that blend seamlessly into one another, creating an uninterrupted flow ideal for dancing.
- Each track incorporates heavy basslines and intricate sampling techniques, with many tracks featuring vocal snippets layered over the beats.
- The tempo remains consistently high throughout, with only slight variations to maintain energy without significant drops.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy dance floor vibes
- quick bursts of sonic surprises
- varied track lengths for exploration
- pulsating beats for movement
- engaging remixes and a cappellas
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, sounds
- dislike energetic dance music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When FabricLive.16 was released in June 2004, Adam Freeland was already an established figure in the electronic music scene, known for his contributions to the breakbeat genre. This album followed his successful debut album, 'Now & Them,' and marked a significant moment in his career as he aligned himself with the influential Fabric club series, showcasing his talent for blending various electronic styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Crystal Method· Plump DJs· Hybrid
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Burns 2:16
- 2 Flow (False Prophet remix) 4:21
- 3 Hired Goons / Heel & Toe (a cappella) 4:51
- 4 Xylophone 1:44
- 5 Crooked 5:40
- 6 Super Pet (Evil Nine mix) / We Want Your Soul (a cappella) 5:33
- 7 Steamulation 3:42
- 8 Sqsh 3:47
- 9 Words Don’t Come Easy 1:51
- 10 Burn the Clock 5:39
- 11 Reign (Evil Nine mix) 7:46
- 12 F‐Groove 5:17
- 13 In All Nothing (Adam Freeland and Evil Nine mix) 4:19
- 14 Freak 4:13
- 15 Mind Killer (Origin Unknown mix) 5:27
- 16 Airlock 4:25
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