I first heard Bomb the Bass on an old bodyboarding video. It was a track called "Bug Powder Dust" off 1995's "Clear". Having only heard this single track prior to buying this record, I had no idea what to expect. I was not even aware that it was made in the late 1980s!
What a cool surprise! If there has ever been a reason to pay attention to sample-based UK hip hop, this record is most certainly it. Bomb the Bass, which is comprised solely of producer Tim Simenon, first found success with the release of the truly samplific "Beat Dis" on 12" format, primarily as a club tune. This track is also featured on this record, which also features some similar style tunes and also some acid house and pop gems. Other than the really cool hip hop, a cover of Burt Bacharach's "Say a Little Prayer" is a great addition and shows the then young Simenon's versatility.
I picked this up at Khaya Records and it is in absolute MINT condition! This is an original first pressing on the Rhythm King label and features some cool, colourful artwork. I suppose this record is a harbinger of what was to come out of the UK dance scene in the 90s, but it has stood the test of time very well in comparison the the majority of output in this genre over that period.
"Into the Dragon" is not something that I will listen to very regularly, but it certainly does serve as a foil to compare later recordings to, for example those by The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers, which were most likely influenced by the productions techniques contained on the record.
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