Customer Reviews

Planet V

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After reading some good reviews of this compilation from the Bristol crew...I was expecting a little more. Basically, the tracks aren't very consistent. The first disc gets off to a great start with Adam F's Brand New Funk, but then moves into some rather boring two-step and cyborg tracks (exceptions are the Ray Keith and Peshay tracks, although none of them match Brand New Funk for its sheer adrenaline factor). On the second disc, the Suv and Roni Size tracks stand out, and not much else...for more consistent compilations, check Grooverider's Prototype Years and any of the Metalheadz releases or V Classics.

A good drum and bass on the dancefloor tip, Planet V is a must have for tech-step fans. Adam F once again proves himself to be ahead of his time with the infectious "brand new funk". This track bristles with energy that is unfortunately not present on much of the album. Poor DJ Die uses the exact same two-step beat on every track. Too many of the artists focus on creating a weird bassline than making a creative break. The tracks that really take off are able to form a true breakbeat and avert focus from a trite two step beat. Tracks by peshay (stop delaying and release his CD Mo' Wax!) and ed rush/optical successfully do this and build up a unique vibe that sound more like metalheadz than V. Roni size fails on 'windrush' but succeeds on the oriental-flavored 'Strictly social'. Newcomers D Product, Kamianchi, Bio Mechanics have promising debuts. Overall, this CD shows that V is still lagging behind the ultra-progressive metalheadz, but is catching up quick. That is, until Platinum Breaks 3 is released.

Where to begin? Okay, 3 x 12" Records 10 cuts, here's the skinny.

-DISC ONE-

A1 - "Autumn" - Die, absolute classic nice guitar riffs and rolling bass lines. Excellent track by the man @ Full Cycle.

A2 - "Do it [Lemon D RMX]" - Ray Keith, what can I say it's a Lemon D Remix, plenty of bone crushing bass.

B1 - "Faithless" - D Product, Oh my gosh! This LP is worth getting for this track alone, dancefloor killa Wicked bassline, and super tight drums. I also don't know of this being available elswhere.

B2 - "Windrush" - Roni Size, Typical Size goodness nice little roller I like the "alright, alright, alright" sample.

-DISC TWO-

A1 - "Shrinkwrap" - Ed Rush/Optical, Typical bizness by these two guys, extra evil!

A2 - "Angles [Dillinja RMX]" - Krust, I love this little roller, complete with "you know you're in trouble, when you can't see the angles anymore" sample. OH YEAH, IT'S REMIXED BY THE ONE KNOWN AS DILLINJA!

B1 - "Vegas" - Peshay, Extra wobley basslines, and a few good analouge stabs. Strong!

B2 - "Fat Man" - Bill Riley, I don't know of this being available anywhere else. Eerie, nice two-step style with heavy bass.

-DISC THREE-

A1 - "Brand New Funk" - Adam F, Killer jazzy madness by one of the old originals, watch the break on this one!

B1 - "Warhead [RAM Trilogy RMX]" - Krust, Easily the most reckognized Jungle song of 1997 remixed by RAM Trilogy [Andy C, Ant Miles, and Shimon] in 1999, you know it, you love it.. drop it for the kiddies!

So many great tunes, in one triple pack what are you waiting for...

A great Drum N Bass compilation. Standout tracks are Adam F's "Brand New Funk", "Strictly Social" by Roni Size and "Anlgles" by Krust are reason enough to get a hold of this compilation. Wicked sped up breaks, great soundscapes and frantic beats that are emminently dancable fill Planet V. Also check out the new debut album of Krust.

This album is by far the phattest, chunkiest jungle compilation I have heard in a long time. Those individuals who like the dark jungle sounds of the Metalheadz crew or the phat jazzy numbers from Roni Size and crew should check this out, it blows my mind. Definitely phat and full of flava.

T-Money

The CD opens with Adam F's 'Brand new funk'. I am not his biggest fan, but the one track is reason enough to buy this CD. It requires high volume and my neighbours have been complaining. There is plenty of other good stuff as well; a remix of 'warhead', the biggest tune of last year, and a superb track from Ed Rush and Optical. If I was forced to give a downside, it might be a touch monotonous. But yet very very good.

This album was a real letdown for any drum and bass fan. The only good tracks were by Adam F and Roni Size. Even the Adam F track was not as good as the work he did in his full album, "Colors". Most of the tracks on here are almost identical. This album is going to be collecting dust on my cd rack...

Ray Keith's frequency's don't mess around! Girls all over my dorm adore my music (hard-dark creative drum'n'bass)! This is a positive buy, don't miss out. Presences from the Bristol Crew and the London headz show great rhythmic diversity brought together into ONE. Buy it.

Joel