Two original tracks and a remix, the three tunes on “Evolution” push the boundaries of emerging genres – “Bass Music” and “Future Garage.” Really, the music on this EP defies reductive categorization – its sound echoes the recent and not-so-distant past (Dubstep, Garage, percussive Dancehall, etc.), while shaping the future-present.
The EP takes off with “Wake Up Call.” A horn-blastin’, soulful intro rockets into a staccato, bass drum beat, integrating dancehall rhythms with percussive vocal stabs and hypnotic sample patterns. Heavy tune all around – funky bass with a hard edge. Recommended.
Kingthing’s take starts out dramatically, with the horns complemented by an entrancing filtered vocal sample and sparse stabs that sear the rhythm into your dancin’ pants. Evolving, dynamic tune that evokes elements of (UK) Garage, with drum rhythms alternating between housey and breaky/broke. Deep, in the jungle-sounding use of pads, samples, and horns. Latenight killer.
The third track on the EP really speaks to your soulful side, opening with some hooked vocals and filter-swept pads. Breakdown, then the heavy, pulsing march of bass and drums. Head-spinning rinse later leads to a soulful, arppeggiated synth-backed progression. Big, soulful tune – fire!
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Released by: Freshmore
Release/catalogue number: FRSH002
Release date: Aug 8, 2011
