Civilization, by Distal

Civilization

by Distal

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jef37 Absolutely essential album from Distal, such good future bass acid bass dubstep techno. 15 tracks 15 pearls! Love it. Favorite track: The Sun.

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1.	The Sun 04:16	buy track
2.	Feed Me 03:04	buy track
3.	Preach On Hustle 05:00	buy track
4.	Around The Fire 03:21	buy track
5.	Venom 05:14	buy track
6.	Rattlesnake (Album Version) 03:13	buy track
7.	House Party Five 05:11	buy track
8.	Drop Like This 05:08	buy track
9.	Gorilla 05:07	buy track
10.	Not Cool 05:41	buy track
11.	Temple People 03:41	buy track
12.	Boca Ratawn 04:45	buy track
13.	She Wears Pearls 03:37	buy track
14.	Unga Bunga 04:18	buy track
15.	Rattlesnake (Extended Version) 04:08	buy track

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At this point everyone's got their own view on the Yank's co-opting of dubstep, but you should know in advance that Atlanta beatsmith Distal is no Skrillex clone, he does come after all co-signed by Pinch's rearview-wobbling Tectonic label. Rather than hit the post-'Spongebob' chainsaw bass mode, Distal instead blends Atlanta's signature electro-indebted bass-heavy 'dirty south' sound with the rolling minimalism of Martyn, 2562 or Pinch himself. This rare rap focus gives a stark individuality to Distal's sound, and tracks like 'Preach On Hustle', 'Rattlesnake' and 'House Party Five' are an entry point in a sound that manages to exist in entirely its own realm. Sure there are nods to the juke/footwork movement with 'Drop Like This' and 'Gorilla', but with 'Civilization' Distal has given Atlanta the focus, and ended up on an album that manages to sum up the best parts of the US electronic underground without diluting it. Strong wares - highly recommended.

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released May 1, 2012

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Distal Seattle, Washington

American electronic musician and futurist. Anti-State, Pro-Individualism through creative means of destruction

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