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FabricLive.53

Drop the Lime · 2010

66 min · 26 tracks · electronic music

A frenetic mix of sample-heavy beats and playful electronic grooves that captures the pulse of the dancefloor.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Ghoster — Opening with an infectious rhythm, this track sets the tone for the high-energy journey that follows, blending vocal samples with punchy beats.
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    Everybody Bleeding — This track's blend of heavy bass and danceable hooks highlights Drop the Lime's ability to create engaging and memorable club anthems.
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    This Is Acid — A modern take on acid house, this track showcases hypnotic synth lines that draw from classic rave influences while maintaining a fresh perspective.
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    (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock — This playful reinterpretation of a rock classic demonstrates Drop the Lime's knack for merging genres and creating unexpected dancefloor hits.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic sampling and mixing techniques, contributing to its distinct dancefloor appeal.

What we noticed

  • The album features a rapid tempo throughout, with most tracks clocking in under three minutes, creating a relentless energy.
  • Many tracks are built around samples from various genres, often layering multiple elements to create complex soundscapes.
  • Transitions between tracks are abrupt, with little to no pause, maintaining the momentum and flow of the mix.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Everybody Bleeding

    The track employs a repeated vocal hook that transforms into a rhythmic chant, energizing listeners as it builds intensity throughout.

    The chant creates a communal atmosphere on the dancefloor, encouraging collective participation and heightening the track's impact during live sets.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ghoster 3:01
  • 2 Jackit (Drop the Lime remix) 3:14
  • 3 Bombay (Nadastrom remix) 1:34
  • 4 Everybody Bleeding 2:10
  • 5 Thwomp Stomp 3:22
  • 6 Ewid Disco 2:24
  • 7 Hot Sauce Grillz 2:39
  • 8 This Is Acid 2:13
  • 9 Anaconda 1:26
  • 10 Bubonic (Drop the Lime remix) 2:51
  • 11 Terence Hill (French Fries remix) 2:40
  • 12 911 VIP 2:01
  • 13 Sex Sax (club mix) 3:05
  • 14 (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock 0:57
  • 15 I Want Candy 1:48
  • 16 Centavo 2:39
  • 17 Kolkata (Sticky version) 3:50
  • 18 Barbie Weed 1:41
  • 19 Square One (L-Vis 1990 remix) 3:57
  • 20 No Way Back 2:53
  • 21 Dirty Blonde (Drop the Lime remix) 2:42
  • 22 Brrrap! 1:39
  • 23 State of Ghetto Jackin' (TRG remix) 1:56
  • 24 Calm Down Part 3 3:06
  • 25 Youth Blood (Villa remix) 1:15
  • 26 Set Me Free (Reso remix) 4:56

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