Logical Progression

I'm dressing as this album for Halloween. It's horrifying

Wow, that was a whole lot of nothing.

Zero stars. Two hours of jingling keys. I wanna dunk this someone’s head in a toilet for putting this on the list. The only way I could see myself enjoying this is if I put it on while playing Super Monkey Ball. If you put on the soundtrack to Forsaken 64, it’s identical. No but seriously, drum n bass is fine but it’s a musical niche where if you love it you love it and then everyone else is left cold. Also, 2 hours?!? It’s wild that this is considered a sampling of talent, and it’s all identical. Just mind numbing stuff.

I know you want to slip your fingers down your knickers as soon as you hear the first note, but please resist temptation and let this musical journey rape you into submission instead. What an outrageous record, that drips its gooey semen into your ears and sits back and watches as you struggle to shake it out. Your ears are brimming with cum and there's nothing you can do about it.

Kinda weird to have a compilation on here, but I guess it does sort of sum up a time and a place. This holds up quite well compared to alot of other electronic music of the era. It's moody, atmospheric, and unobtrusive - yet far from ambient. A nice balance. More like a landscape than a portrait. Plenty of space for your mind to wander inside these tracks.

This is a fundamental drum-and-bass compilation featuring fast and syncopated rhythms, deep bass, and various synth pads, sound effects, samples etc. Electronic music is one of my weak areas but after listening to quite a few albums, I can hear how this album fits into to its overall history, especially in the mid 90s UK jungle/emergent drums-and-bass scene. Because this is a compilation album, it is very long, but I really enjoyed how atmospheric the album was despite its tight beats. It never feels claustrophobic or noisy.

I did not do enough molly before listening to this

Seeking out and listening to this album gave me another philosophical moment on this list. It wasn't on spotify, plus there's an entirely different version that I had to avoid in order to find the original on youtube. Moreover, I think it's the longest album I've gotten on this list so far (until I get 69 love songs). All of these factors made me question what the point of even finishing the album was. I wasn't enjoying it as a fully engaged listener, I can't add any songs--even if I did like one--to my playlist so I can revisit it, and it's too long and inaccessible to have the same quality as aphex twin where I can just use it as ambiance for a little bit; so what would I even get out of finishing the whole 2.5 hour runtime in the long run? This might just be rationalizing because I didn't like this album specifically because there are a couple good beats and ethereal sounds and the wiki explains a little cultural significance, but it did make me start to wonder about where the line is for an album to be totally worthless to me. However, this album got me to think these things which demonstrates that it has some unintentional worth I suppose. If I go any farther I'll start talking in circles so I'm just going to give it the 1 star and move on.

Horrible.

More beeps and boops

Nope

this is right up my street and i look forward to playing it out of my car stereo that has a sub woofer taking up half the boot. yeah, that's right, i am a grown man and i have a car stereo with a sub woofer. no i am not a nonce that hangs around in McDonalds car parks.

Don’t look to me for an unbiased take; I listen to shit like this every single day.

FYI: There is a very similar album on streaming also by LTJ with the same name. Doesn't help that this site uses the wrong cover art. The original compilation is much much better in my opinion. With that out of the way, this is definitely one of my favorite dnb releases of all time. Its atmospheric, groovy, and danceable all in one. If you like the peshay studio set you'll like this and vice versa.

Cover looks like some kind of cool sci fi movie. Will this just turn out to be UK electronica? Course it will lol. Album isn't on Spotify so I listened to the *Journey Inwards* album instead, from 2000. Exactly as predicted. PlayStation soundtrack UK techno. 3/5 just because I couldn't hear the actual album.

Not terrible, but as an album too long and repetitive. I can see this being for someone, but not worth being on this list

Nope.

Again, an example of what I used to think all electronic music was... not a huge fan.

Nope. There was nothing in this album for these ears.

Solid early jungle/drum and bass record but honestly very generic by today's standards.

tum tum tum tum tum tum

Classic in the genre

top notch space music

A super nice little ambient/house rinse up to have on in the background. So weird that Lilly queued a track by him at pre drinks on the same day that I listened this album.

Stilish '90s vibes

Pioneer EDM. 5/5

Brilliant. May be my ultimate album to work to.

Some really nice and chill tracks in this album. Found the best way to listen to the album was to just listen to the last track "continuous vocal mix" as DnB can be particularly boring unless its in a mix format. A very enjoyable mix though.

Good Drum and Bass

It's an absolute classic.

I got lost in the jungle. 10/10

Omg it’s atmospheric liquid drum and bass! One of my absolute favorite genres of music. I would have never expected this to be on here. Makes fantastic work and study music in my opinion. It gives me energy without feeling the need to stand up and dance. I have been blessed this day. 9/10

Drum and bass perfection, the production is so clean and it's so well-mixed that it doesn't feel like it's dated at all, especially when compared to Roni Size's more crowd-pleasing but less even "New Forms."

Super refreshing to hear some dnb in here, the early stuff is just so nice to sit back and do some work to, and this is an absolutely primo collection. Early dnb and jungle is an area I've wanted to know and understand more about for some time so this is a great doorway into part of that, this really made my morning a lot better :)

It’s a faff to reconstruct the album (spread over 5 separate YouTubes: CD1, CD2, and three missing tracks). Going back to individual tracks (or even identifying them) is also a faff. And it’s got a 2 hours playing time… What a great album, though. All killer, no filler, difficult to single out favourite tracks, but Pharoah/Rings Around Saturn towards the end of CD2 stood out for me.

I liked this much more than I thought I would.

The compilation is warm DnB, but it's for more than that that I feel warmth toward it. Fun, the decay of a release like this over twenty years, especially of the DJ mix. '96 makes it a mix of my vintage, apparently pressed on CDs regionally variant, labelled inappropriately, etc. etc. etc. This year it sounds against it's twin like their tracks do: Fair to call them the same, fair to call them just different enough.

Classic D&B cool beats 🎧

all vibes

actually really liked it compared to the album Timeless by Goldie that we listened to many 'a months ago and is listed in the description as the 2nd of two defining drum and bass releases of the 90s. I shared with you the only review I read on the global review list. "I know you want to slip your fingers down your knickers as soon as you hear the first note, but please resist temptation and let this musical journey rape you into submission instead. What an outrageous record, that drips its gooey semen into your ears and sits back and watches as you struggle to shake it out. Your ears are brimming with cum and there's nothing you can do about it."

Three and a half hours of some of the best jungle and dnb I've heard for a long time.

That is a hefty slice of coffee table drum & bass, and I'm here for it, in the abstract, but the inclusion on the list is pretty feckin irritating. If consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds then Robert Dimery evidently enjoys a palatial mind, utterly hobgoblin free! 😠 Anyway - I enjoy these vibes. Gimme some chilled dnb with occasional cetacean sound effects and I'll happily while away 2.5 hours. Fave tracks - I really liked both of the PFM tracks so should probably check out his albums. "Danny's Song" reeeeeeeally sounds like an Aphex Twin tune, right? Or perhaps I've just heard it on a different mix with a lot of Aphex Twin on it? 🤔

Nice chill vibes but does get a bit samey samey. Fave track: Universal Music

Note - Spotify link goes to a list not consistent with track listing on Wikipedia. Closest thing I could find from Google was a Soundcloud of the tracks "remixed" by DJ Jo Public. Given this format, It's a pretty seamless mix. If you have a short attention span, this may all sound a bit repetitive, but listening to it as a whole was like tripping through space, lots of different ambience and texture. This might make good driving music or something in the background while working. Overall an enjoyable listen.

Mega nice

Not something I would normally listen to. Pretty awesome.

Hard to find a place to listen to the album unfortunately. Eventually found it on Youtube, but had some of the tracks removed due to copyright. I quite enjoyed it and would definitely listen again if it we easier to find.

This is the kind of drum & bass I love. Thoughtful, emotive and melancholy almost but still driving and upbeat. So many bangers across this mix.

I’m not sure if I listened to the correct version of this or not, since the track listing on the Wikipedia page looks nothing like the track listing on what I listened to. But I think I got the gist. This was enjoyable… good music to work to as it had energy without stress. Really excels as background music to keep you going without becoming too distracting. Seems like it would also be quite useful at a fancy gallery opening or some kind of cool reception. At first was sort of not sure what to rate this, but ultimately I really did like this. There are many occasions I can think of where this might be a perfect soundtrack.

Have we not listened to all this before. I am not really complaining, as I do enjoy this kind of sound, especially while working through my unending pile of grading...but is it that critical for me to listen to all these similar variations on the same electronic theme?

Tres bon vibe. Super pour la concentration. 4.75

This is a compilation of some of the best jungle / DnB of the mid 90s. If you rate this low, then obviously the genre is not for you. Especially the people who say this all sounds the same. Obviously the genre has a lot of similarities, including pleasant spacey atmospheric synths overlaying fast abrasive beats. But beyond that, the songs have completely different styles, so I couldn't call this repetitive at all. According to my friend who studies to DnB all the time, she considered this much more high quality and funkier than what she's used to. The downside is that I found the majority of it to be pretty tame and minimalist. Minimalist is fine and has its place, especially between the tougher tracks on here, but it needs to be executed well. For example, "Above & Beyond" and "Music" are insane lush tracks that blow every other tracks here out of the water. They're so rich and full, reminds me of Aphex Twin. They show the potential the other tracks could offer, and gives the impression that some of the tracks feel quite flat in comparison, as if all they are is a beat layer and a couple synth layers all acting independently of each other. Minimalism just spotlights the flatness of many tracks too brightly. If they were all as immersive and three-dimensional, minimalist or not, I'd consider that a flawless DnB record. As it is, there is quite a bit to be left desired. Nevertheless, they're all really good DnB tracks, but I wouldn't consider them the extent of the genre, even in the mid 90s. Favorites: Solar System, Above & Beyond, Music, Jazz Lick

As with all of the dance records on here, this one feels better enjoyed not sober. But I will say, sober, that I could see myself really enjoying it. It's interesting that it's a compilation between a bunch of DJs, simply because it rolls together really well. I could find myself returning to it.

Logical Progression by LTJ Buken was a nice slow burn of an album, bubbled nicely under the surface and could easily provide the soundtrack to a late night house/trance club. It was full of soundscapes that could really take you places under the right influence. The way LTJ was able to pull together a nice cohesive compilation, and can see that over the years this has influenced the underground scene. Best: Senses Worst: Jazz Lick Note: I only listened to the first 10 songs as there were the extended mixes of the album for the remainder.

Listened to this while playing Aeon's End with my partner against Prince of Gluttons. Lost the first game, won the second. I am a big fan of electronic music. In addition to playing piano, I used to dj for fun for a number of years. DnB has been one of those genres I just don't grok. It feels to frenetic to dance to...it is hard to mix...it wasn't as compositionally interesting to me. This album was probably one of the best DnB albums I've heard. I was bopping throughout without realizing the physical effect it was having on me. Totally great slice of the mid 90s scene, and definitely an album I'd return to again.

And it has the loon sample from E-MU Emulator II

Psy-trance in some ways. Just good background vibe music.

Jungle, drum and bass. Música electrónica instrumental. Está bien para trabajar. Un 4.

Fun

I wasn't sure I liked it for the first few tracks but then I put it in the background while I was working on my vector database and found it to be pitch perfect for AI development work.

Surprised to find this here, but enjoyed it. Less so as something to just listen to, but as an accompaniment to working, it was fine

I actually enjoyed it a lot, good background music

of course I am biased, but I really like this album. it's not something I'd actively sit down and listen to--most jungle/dnb isn't for me--but nonetheless it makes for excellent background sound for me. it does get samey when you really look at it, but I think that exemplifies my enjoyment, as it allows me to really just zone out of distractions and into work when listening to it though, demon's theme clears the entire rest of the album. that song's a masterpiece of its time

this won't be for everyone, as it's very 'simple' if you want to call it that on the surface. underneath however, is a mesmerizing DnB album that can be played today and would still be very welcoming.

I really enjoyed this in the hot sunshine, it went with the weather. I'm aware that the background beat was repetitive throughout but I still enjoyed it.

Favorites were "Night Train" and "Music"

Liked it more than I thought I would. Bomberman Hero vibes.

I’m sure many people appreciate how well produced this is, how precise the playing is (?is there a human in there?), how you could dance all night to this if you had the right dose of X…but it’s just not what I’m into

damn i didn't expect a dnb album here out of all places...! as someone who frequents the genre when i can i know that ltj is one of the greats. this album is a massive 2-disc collection full of juicy dnb from the era where it shined the most. crazy drumbreaks paired with atmospheric pads and weird samples... what more could you want? my only gripe is that these songs are wayyyyyy too long,, plus when you have 20 or so tracks, this makes for a huge huge album. if it was a little shorter i would rate it higher.

Don’t chuck out sub genres based on a really quite prejudice view of the full genre. Thank you project overlord for finding me a dnb genre I can really appreciate! 4.0

Kind of break beat electronica. Not bad, nice ambient music. I would listen to this again. Later in the album is break beat drum and bass.

This one surprised me. I am always on the look out for great instrumental only albums. This one was good. The drum tracks and repetitiveness were very 90s/00s but it wasn't enough to be off-putting. I will likely listen again when I am reading or working. 4/5

I already have this album saved to my chill playlist, so I must have liked it before :) It's great background music for working. Night Train was one of my favorite tracks, but I really enjoyed the whole album. It's not groundbreaking or deep, just an enjoyable listen. 4

I'm not a fan of, and not knowledgeable enough, to have a decent opinion. That said, the previous album was Street Life by The Crusaders and anything is a masterpiece compared to that drol of an album.

7/10 pretty cool jungle/drum n bass album I dig it :)

This is the kind of electronic music that I enjoy, a good mix.

Various albums it seems but the one I listened too was decent.

Turned out to be a great rainy Monday drive in track. Excellent percussion

Electronica but more Drum and Bass focused, can see the clear progression from Jungle to DnB here and a great listen

I like jungle and it had me hooked for a good hour and a half, though by the last thirty minutes, I felt like I had enough. Still really enjoyed it.

I almost don’t want to admit this but… I don’t hate it? I’ve been playing Neon White lately (a must play imo, check it out) which has a lot of D&B on its OST, and I didn’t realize how much of an impression it made on me until now. Not something I would casually listen to, but I get it. It’s vibey. Can also appreciate that it’s a defining album for the genre.

"Album" 17 Disclosure - The original album is not available for streaming on Spotify. Luckily some user created a playlist of most of the first disc, but not the second, live-mix. This album is a product of its time, and a great representation of drum and bass music. It's more atmospheric than hardcore or hardstep, so there are really nice melodies throughout. If you do not like dance music, this is not for you, as the break beats, while switching up often, will get repetitive and obnoxious. I really enjoyed it, but I'm not going to say it is more than what it is - music to be enjoyed in a dance or club setting. There were definitely some guilty pleasure moments when I heard some of the old-school vocal samples and even some whale calls. Another generous 3*

So. Long. So. Similar.

Another electronic music album, which is always welcome given how very little I listen to this style of music outside this project. Being exposed to this genre here is helping to open up my ears to what's happening in the songs put together by electronic music artists. I happen to like this album particularly well. My ear was interested in the melodies, harmonies, and rhythms -- some of the drumming is fantastic (e.g., 'Above & Beyond' and 'Jazz Lick' to name two) so I found myself hanging in there with it. Good stuff!

interesting sound, bass/drum. Seemed overall pretty solid.

Nothings dates like dance music!

My usual mystification with the appeal of drum and bass. Even the genre name is like, what were you expecting? The repetition, the goofy effects sounds and samples (Ferris Bueller? Really?). Perusal of the internet informs me that my reaction is typical of the "uninitiated". At this point I don't think my initiation is likely.

Colección de canciones con mucha percusión. Abuso de baterías. Estilo un tanto bailable. Demasiado monótono en algunos momentos

Jemig, de langste plaat die erbij zit volgens mij! Ik kan dit erg waarderen, maar het had wat minder gemogen.

Although it’s not my flavor, I can find a lot of value in this record, and drum and bass music in general, for those looking to study or rave.

A perfect representation of where modern electronic music came from—for reference only.

This album is a pain in the ass to figure out what exactly it is. Youtube has different than wikipedia and is different than spotify, which it isn't on.. except all the songs seem to be if you search for them... anyway it's pretty fine music. nothing special and nothing I haven't heard before. makes for good background music. I guess historically interesting?

I think we can all agree that 2+ hours of drum and bass is a little too long. Luckily the music is pretty good while it lasts. It’s airy, cold, drumm and bassy. I could have done with perhaps half of it to be brutally honest - but I enjoyed it way more than I initially thought I would.

This was a grim reminder that, although I love Drum & Bass very much now, it was a bit crap in the early days. The era of "classic" Drum & Bass is littered with this atmospheric, slow, abrasive and unmelodic music. I'm reminded of Goldie and Roni Size, artists I don't particularly like. It's actually quite amazing how far the genre has come from these early days when it wasn't so great. However, this leaves me with this long and quite dull album to review. It's very chilled indeed, to the point of being boring in parts. Drawn out, overblown, too chilled, horrible vocals, very much off its time. It's aged really badly, which is a shame. This should have been a strong 5-star album, but it's a rather weak 3-star one.

One vastly prefers the dreamier, loungier bits (e.g., "Chameleon") and Steve Reich-ier cuts (e.g., "Dannys Song"). Too many track over-rely on that skittering, ultra-fast drum track, which hasn't exactly proved itself to be timeless. One prefers a bit more bass in his drum&bass, one guesses. One can't help but remember fondly the compilations of this era (Buddha Bar, Ultra Chill, Cafe Del Mar) and wonder whether this is that much or even a little better. Given the decade of origin, it's no shock that the whole thing is overlong and overdone. Or that it's a compilation, which makes one question whether that's outside the rules for inclusion in this esteemed collection.

It was technoish/electronica. It was alright. Apparently there are two albums but the second is more of compilation? I only listened to one album. Better than 2 not really a 3. I will round up.

Jungle, drum and bass, música del espacio.

I can’t find this on Amazon Music, but I listened to it quite a lot in 1996/97. I recall particularly enjoying Western. I’ll give it a medium 3 stars.

Best Song - Destiny

Fine as sonic wallpaper