What makes FabricLive.71 by DJ EZ notable?

FabricLive.71 is significant as it showcases DJ EZ's ability to curate and remix tracks that encapsulate the sound of contemporary UK dance music while paying homage to its roots. The album received critical acclaim within the electronic music community and contributed to the resurgence of interest in garage and bassline sounds during the early 2010s. By the time DJ EZ released FabricLive.71 in 2013, he was already a well-established figure in the UK garage scene, known for his energetic sets and innovative mixing style. This album followed a long career of influential mixtapes and club performances, solidifying his status as a key player in the evolution of UK dance music.

How many songs are on FabricLive.71?

FabricLive.71 has 32 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

FabricLive.71

DJ EZ · 2013

75 min · 32 tracks

A hypnotic blend of garage, bassline, and UK funky rhythms that electrifies the dance floor with infectious energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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No I Turn You On (Disclosure remix – DJ EZ Special) — This track highlights DJ EZ's skill in blending contemporary sounds with his classic garage roots, creating an accessible yet fresh listening experience.
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Living Like I Do (Lil Silva remix) — The collaboration with Lil Silva exemplifies modern UK bass influences while maintaining the groove-heavy essence that defines DJ EZ's work.
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God Made Me Phunky — This track serves as a nod to the foundational elements of UK garage, featuring punchy beats and playful sampling that energize listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 88% of albums we've rated

The album excels in crafting a cohesive dance experience while blending various UK dance music elements.

What we noticed

The album features a continuous mix that transitions seamlessly between tracks, creating an uninterrupted flow ideal for dancing.
Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and looped, adding to the hypnotic quality of the mix.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 9/10

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.

I Know You Want Me

The vocal hook repeats over a driving beat creates an urgency that compels dancers to engage with the rhythm.

The repetition emphasizes desire and connection, making it a quintessential element for any dance floor interaction during live sets.

Tracklist

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

1 EZ Intro 7 1:59
2 No I Turn You On (Disclosure remix – DJ EZ Special) 3:17
3 Relax 1:52
4 All I Do (Bump & Flex Dance Floor dub) 1:38
5 Hold On 1:38
6 Little Man (Exemen Works) 2:06
7 The Beginning 0:56
8 Living Like I Do (Lil Silva remix) 3:31
9 Kamikazee 1:38
10 Pull It (Fabian Dubz remix) 2:35
11 I Keep 1:00
12 Hold On (SE22 mix) 1:52
13 Reach 1:52
14 Live 2:35
15 Destiny 2:19
16 Let’s Go Back 2:22
17 I Know You Want Me 1:52
18 Afrocentrism 2:07
19 Classified Bass 2:07
20 Want You Back 1:53
21 Javid Khan 3:03
22 Messing Around (Wideboys mix) 2:42
23 You & Me 3:11
24 Something in Your Eyes 2:50
25 Dreams 2:37
26 Control 2:37
27 The Good Old Days (Kerri Chandler instrumental) 1:55
28 God Made Me Phunky 1:55
29 Social Experiment 1:12
30 Mellow Works 2:10
31 Sincere 3:22
32 Vultures (MJ Cole remix) 6:34

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