What makes Sub Focus by Sub Focus notable?

The album received critical acclaim upon release, earning high praise for its innovative soundscapes and production quality. Notably, it charted on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 35, and featured hits like 'Rock It' which became a staple in DJ sets. Its impact can be seen in how it influenced subsequent artists within the electronic music landscape. Sub Focus, the self-titled debut album from electronic music producer Nick Douwma, was released in 2009 following a series of successful singles. This album marked his transition from underground acclaim, particularly with tracks like 'X-Ray,' to mainstream recognition within the drum and bass scene. It solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the genre during its commercial peak.

Who is Sub Focus for?

Sub Focus works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance energy, vibrant hooks for movement and engaging rhythms for social settings.

How many songs are on Sub Focus?

Sub Focus has 13 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Sub Focus

Sub Focus · 2009

55 min · 13 tracks · drum and bass

A vibrant blend of pulsating drum and bass rhythms with melodic hooks that energize the dance floor.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo dance energy
vibrant hooks for movement
engaging rhythms for social settings
uplifting atmosphere for workouts

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, contemplative music
seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context: Sub Focus, the self-titled debut album from electronic music producer Nick Douwma, was released in 2009 following a series of successful singles. This album marked his transition from underground acclaim, particularly with tracks like 'X-Ray,' to mainstream recognition within the drum and bass scene. It solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the genre during its commercial peak.
Stylistic neighbors: Pendulum· Noisia· High Contrast

Tracklist

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

1 Let the Story Begin 4:53
2 World of Hurt 4:25
3 Follow the Light 5:34
4 Last Jungle 3:39
5 Deep Space 4:37
6 Rock It 4:35
7 Move Higher 4:12
8 Vapourise 4:05
9 Splash 4:02
10 Could This Be Real 3:35
11 Triple X 3:58
12 Timewarp 4:37
13 Coming Closer 3:35

What to play next

Listen next

Torus

2013

Go back to

Rock It / Follow the Light

Full Sub Focus discography Artists like Sub Focus

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