Equinox - Retroism (Where Are You?) / Roy Ting mp3 album

Retroism is amazing buy on sight you will not be disappointed.....

Roy Ting, mercy...

How Equinox translated Roy Ting from mind to wax is still beyond me. Sheer unadulterated relentless percussion is battered out against a foreboding sinister chord interspersed with an almost subconscious female voice whispering prophetically. The order in Chaos and the sense of foreboding it creates is an achievement that few tracks can manage. Anyone who considers themselves a Drum and Bass aficionado should listen to this track as it is one that is truly pushing the boundaries of the genre.I remember Bailey playing it around 2004 on his Radio One Extra show and, it would appear from the previous review, that it was only released by chance. I am thankful for the other track being unable to be mastered satisfactorily as I was listening to every Equinox track for a couple of years after to try and obtain this one.

Another corker of a release from Equinox and the Subtle Audio stable! "Retroism (Where Are You?)" does exactly what it says on the tin with it's mellowed-out 'Golden-Era' jungle vibes and rolling 'Amen' break. Before long, however, the drums are subjected to some subtle editing, reminiscent of Blu Mar Ten's "Futureproof" on GLR. Also, look out for the cheeky Gwen Guthrie sample taken from "Seventh Heaven" (which, co-incidentally, is where you'll be by the end of this track!) The inclusion of "Roy Ting" on the flip came about as the intended b side "Far Away" would not master to an acceptable quality for release. With "Roy Ting" Equinox takes another rare and obscure drum break and proceeds to chop and slice it Seven Ways From Sunday to breath-taking effect! Just imagine the late, great Buddy Rich doing his thing amid some seriously heavy sub bass and you've got a pretty good idea of what this track is all about.