The newly formed imprint Rhythmic Dysfunktions premiere release comes in the form of an EP ensemble that features some relatively new as well as established names in the jungle, drum & bass platform.
The first contribution "No Remorse" by Stranjah is a jump-up amen smasher that has been pounding on many of his sets worldwide. It's triplet-amen pattern, and filtered drop bass, with its recognisable hip-hop sample is sure to turn heads at a rave near you.
Although new to the game, Funkspasm has been hard working on his craft for more than a decade. His track "No Getting Through" is a deep mystic, but bass-heavy roller that may play well alongside similar tunes by Amit and Fanu.
Bayou and Future Roots come with an Amen VIP of their track Dread Drone. Appropriately named, its droning sub-bass is a perfect complement to its splattering amen breaks. Play this through to the second drop, as the bassline gets really funky from there.
Finally, Ahmad comes cross with a deep, dark amen tear-out-sound that has been popular amongst the 117, Sci-Wax and Danger Chamber fans who may also know him as Acid Lab.
Holy crap! How have I only discovered this album & the RuptureLDN label in 2020?
There is absolutely no filler in this one and is packed to the brim with amen forward dark brooding emotional drum & bass perfect for the cold winter months.
I rate this album as high as the seminal Metalheadz classic Platinum Breakz, its just that good!
I had to snag the 4xLP version as I need this on vinyl!
The hardest part was to select a favorite track for this review. Kaushik Sankaranarayanan
Law & Wheeler strike a balance between frenetic drum & bass and lush, atmospheric moments, making for a dizzying final product. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 2, 2018