- Sometimes a track that is destined for one market can have a massive crossover appeal in another. This is exactly the case with this release on Dirty Bass Records by London Techno artists Dirty Bass. Absolutely canned by the likes of Sasha in particular, this release provided many a peaktime moment.
Emotional Landscape on the a-side was the particular track that caused the most fuss. A culmination of screeching sounds intertwined with a heavy baseline builds the track up leading into the introduction of vocal snippets taken from Bjork, that peak at the breakdown while sounds filter in and out. The rattling drums build until the kick and heavy baseline enters yet again taking the track out while the vocal still floats in the background.
Hammer & Tongs on the flip was almost the forgotten part of this release, but for the techno fans that like their beats quite hard and pounding, then it will definitely appeal. The pace is furious with the drums rattling alongside a filtered vocal sample. Sounds come into the production deeper in creating a pulsating soundscape.
Quite a good debut release for Dirty Bass and a release that has certainly put them on the map thanks to the great support this release has received.