Release Info:
Artist : Hostage
Album : Listen EP
Genre : Bass
Label : Black Butter Records
Catnum : 3610150420190
Source : WEB
URL : http://www.junodownload.com
Mode Info:
Tracks : 6
Time : 00:27:05
Size : 65.12 MB
Quality : 320kbps 44100Hz Joint Stereo
Tracklist:
1. Listen 4:03
2. Dutty Horn 4:11
3. Dreams 4:24
4. Desire 4:21
5. Razrr 4:45
6. No Bitch Equal 5:21
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27:05 (min)
Scotland isn't exactly the first place you think of when listening to Edinburgh
dwelling Hostage's Listen EP, (his first for the esteemed Black Butter
imprint), soaked as it is in the essence of Rinse FM circa 2002 grime
instrumentals. You can pick out the far off eski synths in opener "Listen", and
closer "No Bitch Equal", but they're joined by echoes of dub as well as searing
basslines - it's quite a cocktail but one that Hostage balances finely. "Dutty
Horn" melds a similarly rude bass, and ridiculous horn sample to similarly fine
effect, whilst "Dreams" distils the essence of classic hardcore into a UK Funky
package, but it's the savage crunch on the kick drum that is bound to impress.
The second half of the EP is undoubtedly the most effective - seeing him drop
the tempo and allowing his music to breathe a bit more. "Desire" is a bizarrely
slowed down but wonderful version of a jungle track, whilst the jackhammer bass
of "Razrr" offers some visceral onomatopoeic thrills, made all the more
effective for its slowed down pace.