The latest entry in the Bass Gun catalog, courtesy of Sol Dat, is a acid burbling, sliced break with a dark theme running throughout via a filtered bassline. I find the original a touch too linear. It could be well used mid-way through a set and it would keep a night running well, however, it lacks that final bump to make it a recognizable song.
The Dj Cutlass Supreme remix I was very fond of, with the bassline that reminded me Digitek on Twilight 76 and the laid back bounce it seemed to demand of it's listener. It could definitely be enjoyed in the car on the way to work or on the floor in front of a stack of bins.
The Mazzula remix is a good example of taking the source and re-creating something with it. It doesn't bear much similarity to the original track other than the bassline which has some accompaniment now. It builds itself up in energy solidly through it's length and again it has the quality that allows for home and club enjoyment.
I'm usually a fan of Teutonic's stuff, but this one kinda left me feeling unsatisfied.I think in this case it was the additional bassline that was added into the mix. I've never been a huge fan of those old 90's speed garage basslines and this one just seems to remind me of that too much I think.
Sol Dat "Speed Demon" Bass Gun 06
01 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon"
02 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon (Dj Cutlass Supreme Remix)"
03 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon (Mazzula Remix)"
04 - Sol Dat "Speed Demon (Teutonic Kaboom Remix)"
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