Roni Size & Reprazent - New Forms (1997) 320Kbps MP3

For his debut album on Talkin' Loud/Polygram, Bristol, England's Roni Size keeps with the label's tradition of releasing grandiose, song-oriented dance albums. Size teams up with DJs Krust, Die, and Suv; MC Dynamite; and vocalist Onalee to weld the rough-and-ready sounds of British drum & bass to the soul vibes of their hometown. On New Forms, the jazz concepts laid out on his earlier singles are expanded into song form, with live instrumentation and full vocals. The album never fails to be interesting; there's serious musical credibility underlying every track, but New Forms, with its straightforward pop sensibilities, is clearly aimed at the listener. Fans of the Bristol sound will appreciate the "Watching Windows" and "Share the Fall" singles, whose subtle melancholy blends seamlessly with Size's trademark drum assaults.

01. Railing 2:05
02. Brown Paper Bag 9:04
03. New Forms 7:44
04. Let's Get It On 6:57
05. Digital 9:05
06. Matter Of Fact 4:05
07. Mad Cat 4:56
08. Heroes 6:35
09. Share The Fall (Full Vocal Mix) 6:13
10. Watching Windows 5:33
11. Beatbox 1:09
12. Morse Code 6:40
13. Destination 8:31