FabricLive.25
High Contrast · 2005
71 min · 22 tracks · drum and bass
A pulsating blend of energetic drum and bass that weaves in soulful melodies and intricate samples throughout its diverse tracklist.
Top tracks — play these first
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Power Ballad — This track exemplifies High Contrast's ability to fuse emotional depth with upbeat rhythms, making it a standout moment that encapsulates the album's essence.
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Soul Function — With its infectious groove and uplifting melodies, this track showcases High Contrast's signature style and stands out as a fan favorite.
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Rapture — This extended piece combines atmospheric elements with driving beats, illustrating the dynamic range present in the compilation while engaging listeners for its entire duration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album excels in its production and flow, showcasing High Contrast's signature style within liquid drum and bass.
What we noticed
- The album features seamless transitions between tracks, often blending elements from one into the next without noticeable breaks.
- Several tracks incorporate soulful vocal samples that are layered over intricate drum patterns, creating a rich texture.
- The tempo remains consistently fast throughout, with only slight variations in intensity and energy across the tracklist.
- The last few tracks gradually introduce more atmospheric elements, allowing the album to close on a reflective note.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with energetic peaks
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- dance floor igniters for parties
- engaging rhythms for active listening
- wave-like pacing keeps attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, steady tempos
- seek long, uninterrupted tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- FabricLive.25 marks High Contrast's entry into the prestigious FabricLive compilation series, following his breakthrough album True Colors in 2004. By 2005, he was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the liquid drum and bass scene, showcasing his signature style through this compilation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- London Elektricity· Netsky· Calibre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 8ball 2:48
- 2 Power Ballad 3:16
- 3 Restart 4:00
- 4 Life Rhythm 2:54
- 5 Flashback 2:32
- 6 Desperate Housewives 2:11
- 7 Nxt 2 U 2:21
- 8 Ghetto Blaster 3:27
- 9 Woe 2:11
- 10 Strength 2 Strength 3:16
- 11 The Big Picture 3:16
- 12 Love Insane 2:11
- 13 Soul Function 4:00
- 14 Solar Burn 2:11
- 15 Summer Sun 4:22
- 16 What’s Happening? 1:49
- 17 Real McCoy 4:00
- 18 Bitch I’m Gone 3:16
- 19 Going in Circles (A.I. remix) 2:54
- 20 Hell Hath No Fury 3:05
- 21 Rapture 6:09
- 22 Days Go By 5:27
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