FabricLive.55
DJ Marky · 2011
73 min · 24 tracks · drum and bass
An exhilarating blend of intricate drum patterns and rich melodic textures, capturing the vibrant spirit of Brazil's dance music scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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By Your Side — Opening with lush soundscapes and rhythmic complexity, this track sets the tone for the mix, showcasing DJ Marky’s skill in blending diverse influences.
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Rolling Times — This track combines energetic beats with a catchy melody, illustrating Marky's ability to create dancefloor anthems while maintaining artistic depth.
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Will You Still Love Me? — Incorporating soulful vocals and a deeper groove, this track highlights the emotional range present in drum and bass through lush arrangements.
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Brainstorm — With its intricate rhythms and unexpected twists, this track exemplifies Marky's creativity and technical prowess, elevating the mix's dynamic flow.
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Mystic Sunset — Closing the album on a reflective note, this track weaves together atmospheric elements with driving beats, leaving listeners with a sense of euphoria.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album excels in flow and craft, blending intricate rhythms with melodic textures, but its impact is more niche within the genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and integrated into the rhythm, enhancing the dynamic energy of the mix.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- intricate rhythms for dance floors
- wave-like energy for parties
- melodic textures for celebration
- for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- FabricLive.55 marks DJ Marky's contribution to the renowned FabricLive series, following his previous mix album, 'The Brazilian Job' from 2003. At this point in his career, he was cementing his status as a key figure in the drum and bass genre while showcasing Brazil's unique sound on an international stage.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 By Your Side 5:07
- 2 Rolling Times 3:56
- 3 Yellow Shoes 1:48
- 4 Bright Lights (Rollers mix) 3:46
- 5 Chess Funk 2:51
- 6 Section 3:13
- 7 Will You Still Love Me? 4:17
- 8 Untold 4:50
- 9 Even If 5:44
- 10 T1 1:47
- 11 Notes From the Block 2:09
- 12 Millers 2:09
- 13 Nowhere 1:47
- 14 Motorway 3:56
- 15 Steady 3:13
- 16 Control 2:08
- 17 Hotspot 2:30
- 18 Matchstick V.I.P. 1:23
- 19 Time After Time 2:36
- 20 Brainstorm 4:01
- 21 Cathedral 1:49
- 22 Double Double 1:49
- 23 Paulista Dub 2:11
- 24 Mystic Sunset 3:56
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