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The Stanton Session

Stanton Warriors · 2001

74 min · 19 tracks · breakbeat

A high-energy blend of breakbeat rhythms and infectious samples designed to keep dance floors moving.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Jump 'n' Shout — This track encapsulates the album's vibrant energy, featuring catchy hooks and a pulsating rhythm that invites listeners to dance. Its fusion of classic samples with modern beats showcases the Stanton Warriors' signature style.
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    Doomsnight — An iconic track that exemplifies the darker, more intense side of breakbeat, it combines haunting vocal samples with driving basslines, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Its enduring popularity highlights its influence within the genre.
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    Can You Feel It — This track stands out for its uplifting vibe and effective use of vocal snippets, making it a crowd favorite at live shows. The seamless blend of elements reflects the duo's ability to create engaging dance music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album effectively combines energetic breakbeat with engaging samples, creating a cohesive dance experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a high-energy tone before launching into the first full song.
  • Each track features layered breakbeat rhythms and samples, often incorporating vocal snippets that enhance the danceable quality.
  • Several tracks transition smoothly into one another, maintaining a consistent tempo and energy level throughout most of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Good Old Love

    The moment shifts from nostalgic reflections on past relationships to an emphatic declaration about cherishing love's simplicity.

    This structural transition emphasizes a deeper emotional connection, contrasting earlier verses that dwell on complexity and instead celebrating straightforward affection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:55
  • 2 Jump 'n' Shout 4:54
  • 3 Distraction 4:37
  • 4 Can You Feel It 3:21
  • 5 Action 2:30
  • 6 Move It With Your Mind 2:08
  • 7 Basstone 2:51
  • 8 Good Old Love 3:20
  • 9 The Phantom 5:57
  • 10 Doomsnight 4:53
  • 11 Da Virus 4:37
  • 12 Be Bop 2:57
  • 13 Gyromancer 5:21
  • 14 Beau Mot Plage 4:58
  • 15 Me and Spoonice 4:30
  • 16 Right Hear 4:17
  • 17 Da Antidote 4:00
  • 18 Runnin' 4:16
  • 19 Stone Cold 4:25

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