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Tough Guys Don't Dance

High Contrast · 2007

73 min · 13 tracks · drum and bass · liquid drum and bass

Dynamic drum and bass rhythms meld with lush, emotive melodies to create an exhilarating listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Tough Guys Don't Dance' was released in 2007, High Contrast had established himself as a prominent figure in the drum and bass scene following his breakthrough album 'High Society' in 2004. This album marked a significant step forward in his artistic evolution, showcasing his ability to blend intricate production with more accessible melodic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Pendulum· Calibre· Netsky
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 If We Ever 5:07
  • 2 Everything's Different 6:03
  • 3 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 5:38
  • 4 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 5:41
  • 5 Forever and a Day 5:56
  • 6 Sleepless 6:27
  • 7 Tread Softly 6:10
  • 8 Metamorphosis 5:26
  • 9 Pink Flamingos 5:16
  • 10 Eternal Optimist 5:34
  • 11 Chances 5:40
  • 12 Nobody Gets Out Alive 5:34
  • 13 The Ghost of Jungle Past 4:29

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