Yikes!
London Elektricity · 2011
59 min · 11 tracks · drum and bass
A vibrant blend of intricate drum and bass rhythms interwoven with lush melodies and soulful vocal samples.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meteorites — This track stands out with its soaring vocals and dynamic arrangement that captures the essence of the album's energetic spirit. Its infectious hook and polished production made it a staple in DJ sets.
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Yikes! — The title track encapsulates the album’s playful yet intense vibe, featuring clever sampling and a driving beat that exemplifies London Elektricity’s knack for creating dancefloor anthems.
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Love the Silence — This track showcases a more melodic side of the album, blending emotional depth with intricate rhythms that highlight the duo's versatility beyond traditional drum and bass confines.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate rhythms and melodic elements, balancing energy with moments of introspection.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal samples and a steady build-up of drum patterns, setting an energetic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as 'Had a Little Fight,' which shifts from fast-paced rhythms to more relaxed sections.
- The final track, 'Invisible Worlds,' concludes the album with a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of resolution after the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experiences
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Yikes!' was released in 2011, London Elektricity had established themselves as a key player in the drum and bass scene. This album came after their acclaimed 2005 release 'Power Ballads' and showcased a maturation in their sound, incorporating more varied influences while still firmly rooted in their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- High Contrast· Netsky· Calibre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Elektricity Will Keep Me Warm 3:24
- 2 Meteorites 6:01
- 3 Had a Little Fight 5:21
- 4 The Plan That Cannot Fail 6:08
- 5 Yikes! 6:36
- 6 Fault Lines 4:29
- 7 U Gotta B Crazy 4:15
- 8 Round the World in a Day 5:31
- 9 Love the Silence 5:44
- 10 Flesh Music 5:06
- 11 Invisible Worlds 6:43
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