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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- wave-like pacing and flow
- intricate soundscape exploration
Where this album fits
- 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 6:06
- 2 Secrets 8:58
- 3 Grey Odyssey 6:12
- 4 Mute 4:21
- 5 Deep Inside 7:52
- 6 Silver Blade 6:10
- 7 Locust 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 4:49
- 6 Silver Blade 3:46
- 7 Dreams of Heaven 3:58
- 8 Still 4:32
- 9 Threshold 3:24
- 10 Deep Inside 4:56
- 11 Locust 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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