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Parallel Universe is generally considered to be the second-best drum 'n bass album ever recorded (the top spot goes to Goldie's Timeless LP, also released in 1995), most likely for two reasons. The first is due to its out-of-print status for most of its existence, having first been released on the late Reinforced Records and then reissued on the similarly ill-fated Crammed Discs label. Its absence during jungle's peak years (1994-1997) simply didn't allow enough people to hear it and gave ample opportunity ...
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not being a heavy drum and bass listener myself, always leaning more towards downtempo and house beats, i was surprised by the listenability of this album. it's melodic but not too grandiose, approachable and hard hitting (as d&b should be.) a good well rounded drum and bass album, that i would highly recommend for avid fans of the genre and newcomers alike. track 6 is a personal fav.
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It has to be said that 4-Hero's "Parallel Universe" album from 1995 is a work of such extreme excellence that it boggles the mind. It can change the direction of ANY mood, convince even the most jaded music listener that there is musical life beyond what we normally hear and ultimately solidifies it's self on all who do hear it as a thing of pure perfection.
Tracks which I personally believe you must pay special attention to are:
2. No Imitation
4. Talk Around Town
7. Terraforming ...
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Along with Goldies "TIMELESS" album this album by 4HERO is one of (if not THE) first albums to determine the new quality and direction for Drum and Bass. All the tracks on the album are very atmospheric. You can enjoy them both by lounging in your chair and by dancing to it. The songs vary from "hardcore, raw sounds to groovy, spacy structures. I am a great Drum and Bass enthousiast and I can say that this album is the one of the best albums that I have in my collection of over 300 albums. Even if you're not a Drum ...
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