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FabricLive.74

Jack Beats · 2014

69 min · 22 tracks · dubstep

A high-energy blend of bass-heavy beats and pulsating rhythms, designed for the dancefloor experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Careless — This track features infectious grooves and clever sampling, demonstrating Jack Beats' signature style of blending catchy melodies with deep bass lines.
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    Hyper Reality — The track stands out for its frenetic energy and expertly crafted drops, capturing the essence of festival culture and dancefloor dynamics.
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    Knock You Down (Major Lazer vs Jack Beats remix) — This remix showcases Jack Beats' ability to reimagine tracks with an innovative twist, combining elements of trap and dubstep while maintaining the original's infectious hook.
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    Street Walker — At just under two minutes, this track's punchy rhythm and engaging tempo exemplify Jack Beats' knack for creating impactful short compositions tailored for club settings.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album excels in energy and flow but lacks depth in composition and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • Each track maintains a high-energy tempo, with bass-heavy drops and intricate rhythmic patterns designed for dancefloor engagement.
  • Several tracks incorporate vocal samples, but they are primarily used as rhythmic elements rather than traditional song structures.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • dance floor energy bursts
  • quick tempo shifts throughout
  • eclectic remixes keep excitement
  • short tracks for high engagement
  • pulsating bass for full immersion

Maybe skip if you

  • slow, reflective listening preferences
  • long-form cohesive album seekers

Where this album fits

Career context
When FabricLive.74 was released in March 2014, Jack Beats had already established themselves in the electronic music scene with a unique sound that blends dubstep and house influences. This album arrived as part of the prestigious FabricLive series, marking a significant moment in their career as they showcased their ability to curate dynamic mixes while also contributing original remixes.
Stylistic neighbors
Zeds Dead· Skrillex· Flux Pavilion

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Beatbox (Fabriclive version) 4:03
  • 2 Requiem 2:19
  • 3 Street Walker 1:45
  • 4 Holding You Tight (Got Some Bump-In-The-Trunk remix) 3:25
  • 5 Careless 4:08
  • 6 Landline (Jack Beats remix) 4:15
  • 7 Trap Shit V13 (Justin Martin remix) 1:34
  • 8 J.A.W.S. 2:34
  • 9 Doing It 2:30
  • 10 Round the Clock (Cause & Affect remix) 2:58
  • 11 Booty Bounce 1:09
  • 12 Knock You Down (Major Lazer vs Jack Beats remix) 4:00
  • 13 The Ill Shit (Fabriclive version) 2:59
  • 14 Ah Yeah (TJR edit) 3:07
  • 15 Hyper Reality 2:46
  • 16 Let's Get Hot 2:48
  • 17 Just a Beat 3:02
  • 18 Free (Jack Beats remix) 4:08
  • 19 Higher (Tommy Trash remix) 2:43
  • 20 Daydreamer (Jack Beats remix) 4:02
  • 21 Dazed 4:58
  • 22 Emmanuel 4:40

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