The albums that define
drum and bass.
Our picks for where to start with drum and bass — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top drum and bass artists
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The drum and bass essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
DJ Fresh
Kryptonite
A pulsating blend of electrifying basslines and dynamic rhythms that define contemporary drum and bass.
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Mike Paradinas
1977
A vibrant tapestry of ambient textures and intricate rhythms paints a dreamlike sonic landscape.
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Becky Hill
Believe Me Now?
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and R&B, layered with emotive lyrics and infectious beats.
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High Society
A vibrant blend of liquid funk and drum and bass, pulsating with energetic rhythms and lush melodies.
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Tough Guys Don't Dance
Dynamic drum and bass rhythms meld with lush, emotive melodies to create an exhilarating listening experience.
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Confidential
Euphoric liquid drum and bass flows infused with emotive melodies and intricate production techniques.
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The Agony and the Ecstasy
A vibrant fusion of liquid funk and drum and bass that ebbs and flows with emotional intensity.
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True Colours
Euphoric melodies intertwine with swift drum patterns, painting a vibrant soundscape of liquid funk and energetic grooves.
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Danny Byrd
Rave Digger
Energetic drum and bass rhythms collide with euphoric melodies, capturing the essence of rave culture.
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Roni Size
New Forms
An electrifying fusion of breakbeat rhythms and jazz-infused soundscapes that reshaped drum and bass.
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Fred V & Grafix
Recognise
Pulsating basslines intertwine with ethereal melodies, creating an immersive drum and bass journey.
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Danny Byrd
Golden Ticket
Energetically crafted drum and bass rhythms interweave with playful melodies and vibrant vocal samples.
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Danny Byrd
Supersized
Euphoric drum and bass rhythms collide with vibrant melodies, creating a high-energy sonic experience.
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ATB
Dedicated
A euphoric blend of melodic trance and ambient soundscapes that invites introspection and dance alike.
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ATB
No Silence
A euphoric blend of melodic trance and ambient soundscapes that transports listeners on a sonic journey.
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ATB
Trilogy
An ethereal blend of progressive trance melodies and energetic dance beats, designed to uplift and energize listeners.
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Muzz
The Promised Land
A lush blend of ethereal melodies and driving rhythms creates an immersive sonic journey through electronic landscapes.
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ATB
Two Worlds
A euphoric journey through melodic trance and ambient soundscapes that evoke both nostalgia and freedom.
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ATB
Movin' Melodies
Euphoric melodies intertwine with infectious beats, creating a lush soundscape perfect for dance floors and introspective moments alike.
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ATB
Addicted to Music
A vibrant blend of euphoric beats and lush melodies that captures the essence of early 2000s dance music.
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ATB
Future Memories
A lush blend of progressive trance and ambient soundscapes that evoke both nostalgia and hope.
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London Elektricity
Yikes!
A vibrant fusion of drum and bass rhythms laced with jazzy grooves and soulful melodies.
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London Elektricity
Power Ballads
A vibrant blend of drum and bass with lush melodies and emotive vocals creating an uplifting sonic journey.
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London Elektricity
Pull the Plug
Intricate drum and bass rhythms weave through lush orchestral arrangements, creating a vibrant soundscape.
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