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The Agony and the Ecstasy

High Contrast · 2012

67 min · 12 tracks · drum and bass · liquid drum and bass

A vibrant fusion of liquid funk and drum and bass that ebbs and flows with emotional intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' is High Contrast's fourth studio album, following 2009's 'Twelve Steps.' At this point in his career, the artist was solidifying his reputation in the drum and bass scene after achieving mainstream success, particularly with tracks featured on major dance music compilations.
Stylistic neighbors
Pendulum· Calibre· Netsky
If this clicks, go next to
Confidential — Continues the emotional intensity with a mix of liquid funk and deeper rhythms.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Agony and the Ecstasy 6:14
  • 2 The Road Goes on Forever 5:41
  • 3 Wish You Were Here 5:49
  • 4 Almost Human 5:43
  • 5 The Only Way There 5:07
  • 6 The First Note Is Silent 5:46
  • 7 Emotional Vampire 5:59
  • 8 238 Days 5:12
  • 9 Not Waving, but Drowning 4:41
  • 10 Father, Can't You See I'm Burning? 6:28
  • 11 The Stand 5:30
  • 12 All There Is 5:16

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