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Dom & Roland · 1998

77 min · 12 tracks · drum and bass

A complex tapestry of atmospheric soundscapes woven with intricate drum patterns and deep bass grooves.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Thunder — This track features a powerful blend of thunderous basslines and haunting melodies, encapsulating the album's dark atmospheric aesthetic while setting a standard for future productions in drum and bass.
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    Connected — Offering a unique mix of syncopated beats and ethereal sounds, this track exemplifies the innovative layering techniques Dom & Roland employed throughout the album, creating an immersive listening experience.
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    Spirit Train — With its tribal rhythms and sweeping synths, this track showcases the album's ability to fuse various influences into a cohesive whole, highlighting the cultural depth of drum and bass music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases complex sound design and intricate rhythms, solidifying its place in the drum and bass genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered atmospheric pads that create a sense of depth across multiple tracks.
  • Drum patterns are intricate and vary significantly from track to track, often incorporating rapid breaks and syncopation.
  • Several tracks, such as 'Thunder' and 'Spirit Train', utilize extended build-ups before dropping into heavy bass grooves, emphasizing tension and release.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thunder 6:02
  • 2 Remote View 6:24
  • 3 Connected 7:29
  • 4 Time 7:01
  • 5 Spirit Train 6:23
  • 6 Elektra 7:32
  • 7 Time Frame 6:39
  • 8 City 6:30
  • 9 Chained on Two Sides 6:16
  • 10 Anaesthetic 6:12
  • 11 Industry 4:57
  • 12 Kinetic 5:49

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