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FabricLive 3: DJ Hype

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FabricLive3 is a fresh mix of some of the newest and phattest drum and bass tracks around. I've been an avid drum and bass fan for about 3 years now and I can't believe I haven't heard more about DJ Hype. I bought this CD only because I wanted to give him a chance, plus the packaging looked pretty cool. Once i got this pumping through my system I knew I got my money's worth. The mix starts off hard and only lets up when Hype sets you up for the drops. Although I have heard several of the tracks either live or on Dara's new CD, I can still say they are all fresh and demand attention. Of interest is Hype's multiple scratching interludes which beef up any track that begins to get too repetitive. The track selection is great due to Hype's ability to keep the focus on hardcore drum and bass while still mixing in elements of funk, break, and a slight trance flair on a couple of tracks. Picking a personal favorite track is always a tricky ordeal, so all I can do assure any drum and bass lover that this selection is enthrolling, ball-busting, and highly addictive. Story in short: BUY THIS CD !!!

This c.d. is pretty hardcore. After seeing Hype in Miami last week, I had to check him out. This is not for the atmospheric "la-la-la" dnb fans. The basslines are hard, brain-pounding and twisted. I LOVE IT! His mixing is untouched. I highly reccomend this C.D. for the select dnb fan.

Drum and Bass is admittedly one of my least favourite genres of electronica, and the Fabriclive series is saturated with them. Although I don't have a true appreciation for DNB, DJ Hype's third installment to the Fabriclive series is full of great rippling tracks with flawless mixing and a phenomenal layout. I'm sure if I would be truely into DNB, DJ Hype would top my list and this album would be a favorite. Check out the other reviewers.

3.5/5 stars