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The Rave Generation
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 Posted - 2018/08/10 : 09:50:08
I've listened to the album a lot since it's release and written a full track-by-track review.
Here are my thoughts in more detail:
http://www.theravegeneration.co.uk/its-about-time-vibes-hattrixx-album-review/
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Captain Triceps
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 11:47:04
Brilliant review mate
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The Rave Generation
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 12:17:27
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Originally posted by Captain Triceps:
Brilliant review mate
Thanks fella 🙂👍
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trippnface
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 16:12:13
while definitely impressed, I was expecting tracks with sound more like Passion, gunna be alright, want your love.
For example, take " want your love " . the piano but from 25 - 1:35 is pretty solid, and a good representation of what we got on most of these new tracks, but I really really like the sound used from 1:35 to 2: 10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlrxCG3U4NI
That/those kind of weird noises were what I was really looking for, and honestly gotta be real is kind of the only track that uses that vibe...
Guess i shoulda payed more attention, looks like I am primarily a 95/96 guy :p.
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The Rave Generation
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 20:31:36
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Originally posted by trippnface:
while definitely impressed, I was expecting tracks with sound more like Passion, gunna be alright, want your love.
For example, take " want your love " . the piano but from 25 - 1:35 is pretty solid, and a good representation of what we got on most of these new tracks, but I really really like the sound used from 1:35 to 2: 10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlrxCG3U4NI
That/those kind of weird noises were what I was really looking for, and honestly gotta be real is kind of the only track that uses that vibe...
Guess i shoulda payed more attention, looks like I am primarily a 95/96 guy :p.
Love that sound 😀
That's why I preferred "Gotta Be Real" over "Still Believe" (I'm only comparing the two as they have similarities in terms of era/style IMO). That said, I wasn't expecting those kind of stabs at all given the albums initial pitch - it was a pleasant surprise for me. I also love the stabs used in Dougal's collab. I imagine you might have liked "Avinit" too?
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lainnix
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 21:38:49
No leak of the wavs yet? I'm surprised. (Maybe I just haven't seen it yet.)
They have no plans of selling the album "normally" anywhere as far as I can tell, so for a lot of people who couldn't get it (or weren't even aware of it) up until now, that might be the only option.
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trippnface
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 22:18:51
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Originally posted by The Rave Generation:
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Originally posted by trippnface:
while definitely impressed, I was expecting tracks with sound more like Passion, gunna be alright, want your love.
For example, take " want your love " . the piano but from 25 - 1:35 is pretty solid, and a good representation of what we got on most of these new tracks, but I really really like the sound used from 1:35 to 2: 10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlrxCG3U4NI
That/those kind of weird noises were what I was really looking for, and honestly gotta be real is kind of the only track that uses that vibe...
Guess i shoulda payed more attention, looks like I am primarily a 95/96 guy :p.
Love that sound 😀
That's why I preferred "Gotta Be Real" over "Still Believe" (I'm only comparing the two as they have similarities in terms of era/style IMO). That said, I wasn't expecting those kind of stabs at all given the albums initial pitch - it was a pleasant surprise for me. I also love the stabs used in Dougal's collab. I imagine you might have liked "Avinit" too?
Gotta be real is def my favorite.
definitely followed by the dougal collab. a superb track, but the bit that comes in around 2:10 absolutely makes it for me. I guess " Stab" must be the term I like so much. That/ those kinda sounds gave( for this, gives) the breakbeat of the era the cheesy/upbeat feeling i associate with hhc without the stomp that came next. I don't think they abused it enough lol. The pianos are on point across the board for sure though.
Not too big on the avnit breakdown personally , my next 2 after would be it's about time & the wish .
now we all get to argue about what gets pressed to vinyl :D
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trippnface
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 22:34:25
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Originally posted by lainnix:
No leak of the wavs yet? I'm surprised. (Maybe I just haven't seen it yet.)
They have no plans of selling the album "normally" anywhere as far as I can tell, so for a lot of people who couldn't get it (or weren't even aware of it) up until now, that might be the only option.
Just come hang out and give it a listen yo.
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Captain Triceps
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Posted - 2018/08/10 : 23:37:22
I loved Avinit. I played it on my show tonight and mixed in Feels So Good, as it was an obvious inspiration, especially with the intros.
I hope it doesn't leak, and I wouldn't be opposed to them making it available to more people.
It's too good an album to remain totally exclusive. It's difficult to explain why to anyone who didn't get involved, as it is essentially 1994 style breakbeat hardcore, but the work that was put in really does show. I thought the interludes would ruin the album but quite the opposite is true.
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https://soundcloud.com/bradders1982
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trippnface
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Posted - 2018/08/11 : 00:46:12
I wouldn't be opposed to seein it go out either, they deserve more widespread appreciation for their hard work.
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Vladel
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Posted - 2018/08/11 : 14:25:50
For me too many producers have entered c**t mode. I.e pay me ?100 a year for my music because I?m not releasing it or these ?100 an album. It?s much worse or the scene than gammers delusions.
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Edited by - Vladel on 2018/08/11 14:28:36 |
Si Thompson
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Posted - 2018/08/11 : 17:47:52
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Originally posted by trippnface: looks like I am primarily a 95/96 guy :p.
Casual.
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Edited by - Si Thompson on 2018/08/11 18:06:04 |
timmybdj
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Posted - 2018/10/23 : 08:59:51
So i just signed up after reading this entire thread haha! Wheres that Skar kid at now?!
I was scouring the internet to find a mix or snippets of the album, as a potential backer that didn't follow through I have a serious case of the regrets now, but so glad they nailed it and everyones enjoying it so much!
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The drunken scotsman
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Posted - 2018/10/23 : 13:21:18
Skarr pops up every now and then... usually at 3am on a Sunday morning when hes out his face on class a drugs and sitting alone in a dark dingy room, bored of wanking himself off to gay porn. He will come on here and continue to act like the complete bellend that he is before vanishing again for several months. Boring and repetitive much like his patter.
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djDMS
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Posted - 2018/10/23 : 13:40:57
Now it's time for The Drunken Scotsman's member of the day...
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Originally posted by The drunken scotsman:
Skarr pops up every now and then... usually at 3am on a Sunday morning when hes out his face on class a drugs and sitting alone in a dark dingy room, bored of wanking himself off to gay porn. He will come on here and continue to act like the complete bellend that he is before vanishing again for several months. Boring and repetitive much like his patter.
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