New Forms
Roni Size · 1995
78 min · 13 tracks · drum and bass
An electrifying fusion of breakbeat rhythms and jazz-infused soundscapes that reshaped drum and bass.
Why this album works
'New Forms' received critical acclaim and won the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, which highlighted the album's innovative sound and cultural significance. It charted at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Roni Size's influence on the electronic music landscape and helping to popularize drum and bass beyond underground circles.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'New Forms' was Roni Size's debut album, marking a significant shift in the genre of drum and bass. At this point, Size was emerging as a key figure in the UK music scene, building on his earlier EPs and gaining recognition for his innovative approach to production and live performance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Sun Empire· Noisia· High Contrast
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Railing 2:05
- 2 Brown Paper Bag Standout 9:03
- 3 New Forms Standout 7:44
- 4 Let’s Get It On 6:56
- 5 Digital Standout 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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