Global Underground: Barcelona #023
James Lavelle · 2002
142 min · 31 tracks · trip hop
A pulsating blend of trip hop and electronic beats, capturing the vibrant nightlife of Barcelona.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let the Good Times Roll — This track exemplifies the album's energetic spirit with its infectious groove and danceable beat, making it a highlight in Lavelle's setlists.
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Dusted — With its haunting vocals and intricate layering, this track encapsulates Lavelle's signature sound that blends emotional depth with rhythmic complexity.
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F.E.A.R (UNKLESounds Gu Fear-edit, Part One) — This remix features atmospheric elements combined with driving basslines, reflecting the darker undercurrents present throughout much of Lavelle's work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This mix album showcases strong transitions and genre-blending but doesn't reach the highest levels of compositional depth.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate samples from various genres, blending elements of hip hop, electronic, and ambient music.
- The first half of the album maintains a steady tempo with driving beats, while the latter half introduces more atmospheric and downtempo elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- pulsating beats for late nights
- dynamic track variety throughout
- immersive experience of nightlife
- energetic transitions keep momentum
Maybe skip if you
- seek immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Global Underground: Barcelona #023' was released in September 2002, James Lavelle was already a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, known for his work with UNKLE and his previous mix albums. This release marked his continued evolution as a DJ and producer following the success of UNKLE's debut album, 'Psyence Fiction', which had established him as a key player in the trip hop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Portishead· Massive Attack· Tricky
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 1–3 AM Intro, Part One 1:51
- 2 Mongrel…Meets His Maker 4:16
- 3 Dusted 4:18
- 4 Night Beats 2:02
- 5 The Vibe 3:30
- 6 Let the Good Times Roll 7:30
- 7 Fundamental 7:00
- 8 Hold Back 6:45
- 9 Crooked 5:27
- 10 Breakin’ on the Streets (False Prophet remix) 5:05
- 11 No Soul (PMT remix) 6:32
- 12 Invincible Bass 3:24
- 13 Shining Through 5:49
- 14 F.E.A.R (UNKLESounds Gu Fear‐edit, Part One) 5:38
Disc 2
- 1 3–5 AM Intro, Part Two 1:34
- 2 Underground Sound 5:19
- 3 Revolution (dub) 4:43
- 4 Atmosphere 3:52
- 5 Next Life 4:13
- 6 Dirty Waltzer 3:40
- 7 Black Widow (V.I.P. remix) 2:54
- 8 Hip Hop (UNKLESounds Fabric‐edit) 3:50
- 9 On the Bandwagon (Beating Their Drums) 4:05
- 10 Ultra Savant 2:43
- 11 Juicy 3:36
- 12 Lost & Found 4:27
- 13 Dark Clouds 4:59
- 14 Glitterball 4:57
- 15 Gravastar 6:31
- 16 Vodka 4:51
- 17 There Goes the Fear (UNKLESounds Gu Fear‐edit, Part Two) 6:36
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