Grooverider Presents: The Prototype Years
Grooverider · 1997
128 min · 24 tracks · breakbeat
A sonic journey through atmospheric breakbeats and intricate soundscapes that define the late '90s drum and bass scene.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical reception, being hailed as one of the essential compilations that shaped the drum and bass genre during its formative years. It played a significant role in providing a platform for emerging artists and defined the sound of dance music in clubs across the UK and beyond.
- Career context
- By the time 'Grooverider Presents: The Prototype Years' was released in 1997, Grooverider had already established himself as a key figure in the UK drum and bass scene following his breakthrough album 'Rider's Ghost' in 1995. This compilation represented a pivotal moment as Grooverider transitioned from DJ to prominent producer, showcasing his influence on the genre's evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parov Stelar· Bomfunk MC's· BT
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dreams of Heaven Standout 6:06
- 2 Secrets Standout 8:58
- 3 Grey Odyssey 6:12
- 4 Mute 4:21
- 5 Deep Inside 7:52
- 6 Silver Blade 6:10
- 7 Locust Standout 8:50
- 8 Warned 6:11
- 9 Still 7:53
- 10 City Lights 6:48
Disc 2
- 1 Grey Odyssey 3:46
- 2 Subway 3:48
- 3 Mute 3:05
- 4 Going Gets Tuff 4:50
- 5 Secrets Standout 4:49
- 6 Silver Blade 3:46
- 7 Dreams of Heaven Standout 3:58
- 8 Still 4:32
- 9 Threshold 3:24
- 10 Deep Inside 4:56
- 11 Locust Standout 5:51
- 12 City Lights 3:33
- 13 Warned 3:24
- 14 Still V.I.P. Mix (Optical, Dom & Roland remix) 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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