New Forms
Roni Size · 1995
78 min · 13 tracks · drum and bass
Dynamic drum and bass rhythms interweave with intricate samples, creating a vibrant audio tapestry that captures the essence of 90s UK electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brown Paper Bag — This track exemplifies the album's signature sound with its infectious bassline and clever sampling, embodying the innovative spirit of drum and bass.
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New Forms — The title track encapsulates Roni Size's artistic vision, blending complex rhythms with rich textures that push the boundaries of electronic music.
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Heroes — With its soulful vocal samples and intricate beat patterns, Heroes showcases Size's ability to meld emotional depth with energetic production.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Innovative fusion of genres with intricate rhythms makes it a standout in the drum and bass scene.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, New Forms was Roni Size's debut album, marking his entry into the mainstream after establishing himself in the Bristol music scene. This record significantly shaped his career as it won the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, elevating his profile internationally.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Railing 2:05
- 2 Brown Paper Bag 9:03
- 3 New Forms 7:44
- 4 Let’s Get It On 6:56
- 5 Digital 9:04
- 6 Matter of Fact 4:04
- 7 Mad Cat 4:55
- 8 Heroes 6:34
- 9 Share the Fall (full vocal mix) 6:13
- 10 Watching Windows 5:32
- 11 Beatbox 1:09
- 12 Morse Code 6:39
- 13 Destination 8:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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