What makes The 6ixth Session by Dieselboy notable?

This album is significant for its innovative approach to drum and bass, showcasing Dieselboy's mastery in blending intricate beats with dark, atmospheric sounds. It received critical acclaim and helped propel him to international recognition, influencing a generation of producers and DJs within the electronic music scene. By 2000, Dieselboy had established himself as a prominent figure in the drum and bass scene, following his debut album 'Six Ways to Sunday' in 1999. 'The 6ixth Session' marked his transition into more ambitious production techniques and solidified his status as a leading DJ and producer in the genre.

How many songs are on The 6ixth Session?

The 6ixth Session has 22 tracks, running approximately 100 minutes.

Released 26 years ago this October

The 6ixth Session

Dieselboy · 2000

100 min · 22 tracks · drum and bass

A relentless fusion of breakbeat rhythms and heavy basslines that encapsulates the energy of early 2000s drum and bass.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Heavy Metal — This track exemplifies Dieselboy's signature style, combining aggressive beats with intricate sound design, making it a staple in his live sets.
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The Messiah — Layered with intense energy and expertly crafted breaks, this track serves as a powerful anthem that captures the essence of early millennium drum and bass.
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Eclipse — With its sweeping synths and deep bass drops, Eclipse stands out as a reflective yet energetic piece that showcases Dieselboy's range as a producer.
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Nanobugs — This track features innovative sound manipulation and creative sampling, reflecting the experimental edge that defined Dieselboy's production style during this period.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production techniques and a cohesive sound, though its length and remix focus affect its flow.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with nearly all tracks maintaining a fast-paced breakbeat rhythm.
Many tracks utilize heavy bass drops and layered synths, creating a dense soundscape that immerses the listener.
Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and processed, adding to the atmospheric quality of the music.
The running time is extended with multiple remixes of key tracks, which can disrupt the flow but also showcase different interpretations.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Disc 1

1 Initialize 3:00
2 The Messiah 4:51
3 Heavy Metal 4:08
4 Nanobugs 3:58
5 BIOS Fear 2:44
6 Homicide 4:07
7 Shrapnel (Stakka & Skynet remix) 3:37
8 Firewire 2:24
9 Toxin 2:35
10 Invid (E-Sassin VIP) 3:22
11 The Descent (Phunckateck VIP) 3:38
12 Pusher 2:25
13 Eclipse 5:31
14 Plimsoul VIP 4:39
15 Space Age Remix 2:43
16 Dominion 3:50
17 Solarize 6:24

Disc 2

1 Invid 7:46
2 Render 7:15
3 The Descent 8:11
4 Invid (E-Sassin VIP) 6:36
5 The Descent (Phunckateck VIP) 6:46

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