Recommend some Drum-n-Bass,Jungle,etc...

progbeatz

Ok,so I'm not really a huge fan of this genre but I do like some of it.I've been working on trying to emulate this sound on an acoustic drumset.I was inspired by this drummer dude named Johnny Rabb who has this shit on lock.I'm seriously intrigued by the notion of being able to freely improvise in this style.I can't even tell you artists that I like since I've only heard some random compilations and whatnot. I'm looking for a spacey "heady" kinda sound as opposed to a strictly "club/dance" kinda sound.Can anyone recommend artists or compilations that have a lot of variety? Obviously this music is fast and lively,but I'm not looking for anything too frantic or "hard".So,plaese to recommend something that is not too overthetop but nevertheless perks the ears and head.Thanks.

On_the_Red_Clay

start with:

reprazent - new forms 2cd
photek - modus operandi
..and check out some of the early V recordings comps, they had the organic drum sound on lock.

theory9

Peshay does a couple of cool remixes, one for DJ Shadow and one for Ruby. His Miles from Home is pretty good too, IMO.

GenePontecorvo

Just get the Torque compilation and crank the bass up real loud and you're goldie.

Pony

London Elektricity - Live At The Scala (2 Discs - Live DnB)
Calibre has some really nice stuff as well - listen here.
This is a pretty decent new comp too.

deej

dj hype's drum and bass selection III and IV are great.

On_the_Red_Clay

Just get the Torque compilation and crank the bass up real loud and you're goldie.

Obviously an ex-metalhead getting into d'n b

On_the_Red_Clay

edit: accidental double post.

Swayze

Bill Riley
early Full Cycle stuff
Paradox
Breakage
Fanu
Amit
Photek
Source Direct
Icons

... start with these. Mostly basic stuff + 3 newcomers. This is all stuff that is pretty focused on drums.

Getting familiar with classic material is always a good look.

Some bigger labels to check for:

Reinforced
Metalheadz
Full Cycle
Moving Shadow
Good Looking/Looking Good
V

the3rdstream

Reinforced

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Reinforced

if you like breaks go for paradox, check alpha omega, sonar circle lp on reinforced, and any 4hero are very needed

faux_rillz

Ian_D

All mentioned classic stuff, Roni Size, Clipz ect.

There was on group called JL, they produced some good drum and bass think they were american from New York. it's been years since i listened to any drum and bass.

Goldie is essential jungle.

bluz510

Peshay. High Contrast on Hospital Records.

Aser

 I actually got lucky and scooped up Reprazent on 4lp for $5 recently. Still looking for the 5lp one.

for newer folks, check the stable of material on Hospital, especially nu:tone. I also quite enjoy Makoto from japan, he's on Good Lookin'.

prof_rockwell

4Hero
DJ Die
Krust
Ming & FS (not straight up D&B but heavily influenced by it)

and check out http://www.breakbeatscience.com/

Young_Phonics

PAGING PLUR!

drewnice

ja_bruce

Squarepusher
Soundmurderer & sk-1
Amon Tobin
Enduser
Ganja Kru
Future sound of london
M-Beat
Plug (Luke Vibert)
Goldie
Ltj Bukem
Rebel mc
Roni size
DJ Hype
Debaser

BigSpliff

Half of the artists listed so far are fashion boutique braekz, not DnB or Jungle.

[rep my manor]TOTAL SCIENCE[/b][/rep my manor]

p_gunn

Squarepusher
Soundmurderer & sk-1
Amon Tobin
Enduser
Ganja Kru
Future sound of london
M-Beat
Plug (Luke Vibert)
Goldie
Ltj Bukem
Rebel mc
Roni size
DJ Hype
Debaser

No Remarc?!?!?!

ja_bruce

Squarepusher
Soundmurderer & sk-1
Amon Tobin
Enduser
Ganja Kru
Future sound of london
M-Beat
Plug (Luke Vibert)
Goldie
Ltj Bukem
Rebel mc
Roni size
DJ Hype
Debaser

No Remarc?!?!?!

Remarc too

On_the_Red_Clay

Half of the artists listed so far are fashion boutique braekz, not DnB or Jungle.

[rep my manor]TOTAL SCIENCE[/b][/rep my manor]

the champion sound

Ex-Boyfriend

Drum and bass sounds like someone listened to a 50 year olds impression of contemporary music and tried to emulate it. Its all thump-thump-thump. You cant even sing along to it. Its monotonous crap. I quite like the jungle remix of one barrington levy song but thats it. Fuck off.

Lumin

hospital records got/had good jammies

BigSpliff

London Elektricity - Live At The Scala (2 Discs - Live DnB)
Calibre has some really nice stuff as well - listen here.
This is a pretty decent new comp too.

I have the Calibre 5x12 LP for sale/trade if anyone needs. I need a Top Buzz - Living in Darkness 10 or 12!

On_the_Red_Clay

London Elektricity - Live At The Scala (2 Discs - Live DnB)
Calibre has some really nice stuff as well - listen here.
This is a pretty decent new comp too.

I have the Calibre 5x12 LP for sale/trade if anyone needs. I need a Top Buzz - Living in Darkness 10 or 12!

ebay.co.uk, shouldnt be too hard!

BigSpliff

London Elektricity - Live At The Scala (2 Discs - Live DnB)
Calibre has some really nice stuff as well - listen here.
This is a pretty decent new comp too.

I have the Calibre 5x12 LP for sale/trade if anyone needs. I need a Top Buzz - Living in Darkness 10 or 12!

ebay.co.uk, shouldnt be too hard!

Well, I don't need it that badly! Someone just send me the fucker.


Dolo Yeung, great track you mentioned but that's actually a happy hardcore beat with Barrington Levi over the top. 

hammertime

Just get the Torque compilation and crank the bass up real loud and you're goldie.

that's pretty much what I was gonna say. "Wormhole" is pretty good too.

ExtraExtra

I use to have a bunch of DJ Hype's Gangsta Mixes. Hype is my fav.

crossings

PLUG - "Drum n Bass For Papa"... one of luke vibert's best albums.

Diamante_D

If you want to hear the real raw stuff, you ain't gonna find that on any LPs, you need to cop the live mixtapes, 'cos 99% of the best drum & bass tunes are 12" or dubplate only. Have a look on here and cop some ill mixes:
rrrrollll the beats