Full title: Alphacut Records proudly presents its anniversary release Alphacut Ten.
This was made in 2010 at Randmuzik, Leipzig. Including no less than 111 locked grooves by 111 artists divided into eighteen and a half groups of six loops each identified with group letters a to s and loops as a to f. The first thirtysix loops have been made for 33 rpm use. All the following grooves may or may not run at 45 rpm.
Side A: 45 RPM. Side B: 001 aa to 036 ff: 33 ⅓ RPM and 037 ga to 111 sc: 45 RPM.
Fluorescent orange 12" vinyl. Two-color silk-screen custom-made die-cut cover. Limited to handnumbered 333 copies. The first 112 copies have been given to the artists as listed in tracklist.
Very limited supply. Constructed Works 1- Limited blue vinyl. First edition in the CW series, A/Defragment- Justice & Momentum. Label boss Justice teams up with debutant, long time engineer and associate Momentum to bring the uber minimal, bit crunched 2 stepper. AA/ Identity Fragment- ICR finds the Hungarian wizard and Misspent musical youth at his usual intricate beat trickery and multiple layers. It starts off in a minimal sci-fi way morphing quickly into a tribal stylings, building towards epic strings at the end. Full of atmospheric goodness, it takes you on a journey and is a slice of fresh clever d & b. Both tracks have received support from Sinistarr, Flight, Fanu, Code,Stunna, Grooverider, Buzzby, LXC and has had heavy rotation on Bassdrive, Kunningmindz etc.
artist: V.A. title: Tech Volume 2 label: Nu Urban Music catalogue: MPTECH002 format: 5x12" vinyl date: 10/2008 country: UK
tracklist: A DJ Vapour - "No Smoke" (Jamal remix) B Jamal - "Screwheads" (DJ Vapour remix) C BHX - "Curzon" D BHX - "Needless Alley" E Psidream & Gabriel - "Slangin Beats" F Demo & Cease - "Turf War" G ICR - "Back 2 Front" H ICR - "Razor Blade" I Skynet - "Reincarnate" J Skynet - "Glory Boyz"
artist: ICR title: Almost There / Somebody Else label: Influence catalogue: INFLUGB003 format: 12" vinyl date: 08/2008 country: UK
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Continuing on the deep vibe, the third release on Aaron Jay's Influence Records sees Hungarian genius ICR producing something very special. 'Almost There' already has a cult following after being showcased on Marcus Intalex's Redbull Academy podcast last year. Its moody vibes, attacking drums and film score samples make this a dance floor favourite with the likes of Aaron Jay, D-Bridge, Survival, Minotaur, Sinistarr, Mix Master Doc and Flight.
Hitting the flip is 'Somebody Else' which is pure vibes. ICR again demonstrates his unique blend of sound scapes, textures and one off sounds which combined create an emotionally charged but heavy piece of drum and bass. A firm favourite with Lynx, Naibu, Eveson, D-Bridge, Kasra and Soul Intent.
title: Overtime / Love & Sorrow label: Red Mist catalogue: RMR005 format: 12" vinyl date: 02/2008 country: UK
Red Mist's vinyl schedule gathers pace with a double artist 12" spanning opposite sides of the globe. On the 'A' side, seasoned Hungarian beat technician ICR returns to the label with one of his finest ever productions. ICR is renowned for his varied brand of drum & bass with more styles to his name than most. His music is currently featuring in the sets of DJ's such as Fabio, Grooverider, Marcus Intalex, Klute and Flight. Australian newcomer Well Being takes the flip, an artist making serious waves across the scene with a multitude of support and forthcoming material. Well Being is enjoying DJ support from across the board, the likes of Loxy, LTJ Bukem, London Elektricity and Nookie all spinning his beats.
A. ICR - “Overtime”
"Overtime" is a musically stunning, epic track with bouncy, dancefloor-friendly, rolling beats and a hook to die for. The bassline intertwines superbly with sampled strings to create a seriously catchy melody, backed by additional piano keys and a myriad of FX along the way. This track, currently being heavily supported worldwide, looks set to become an instant classic.
AA. “Well Being – Love & Sorrow”
"Love & Sorrow" is a memorable, genre transcending number with distinctive growling bass, a melody geared by a multitude of synths & trancey samples set over thunderous yet enticing drum edits, not to mention the eerie, subtle female vocal samples that complete the immense depth of the track. A seriously impressive piece of music from a producer you will be hearing much more of in the future.
Loxy & Keaton's label represents the near 'X-Tinct' sound of true D&B. Loxy and Munk take smash X side to bits, with the brooding 'Jah Meditation' A harmonious cocktail of mysterious ambience, energising beats and bassline menace. Matt U & ICR freak out on side Y. Paranoid intensity 'Totem' is pure darkness dancefloor D&B at its best. Lurking bass reverberation build a sense of dread as they roll over acid bleeps and melodic mist.
artist: ICR title: Back 2 Front / Razor Blade Runner label: Flatline Audio catalogue: FLATLINE003 format: 12" vinyl date: 07/2007 country: USA
info: Flatline Audio, the USA's premiere hard and heavy D&B label is back with another stomping release. This one comes courtesy of ICR and the lead track 'Back 2 Front' mixes a Hip Hop swagger with enough harmonic discordance to seriously upset your sense of balance. 'Razor Blade Runner' on the flip is equally as disturbing, with esoteric sounds blending with a rumbling bassline and stepping drums to create another slick ear grinder.
artist: ICR / Macc title: So Unloved / End Of Me label: Counter Intelligence catalogue: CI006 format: 12" vinyl date: 09/2006 country: Netherlands
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So much quality music out there that we want to give props to right now� so for CI006 we're bringing you prime tasters from two producers that always take the time to craft something truly unique�
Side C: ICR - So Unloved
24 years old Zoltan Gal from Hungary has played a significant role in Hungary's emergent dnb scene, not only is he editor of Hungarian dnb webzine Impulsecreator.hu, he has also represented his country on wax since 2003. In that time, he's had a very healthy smattering of releases on labels such as Breakbeat Science / Orgone, Basswerk, Offshore, Good Looking, Covert Operations, Nerve and Fokuz.
Now he comes to Counter Intelligence with 'So Unloved', a haunting low-key roller inspired by the moody and reflective world of minimal movie soundtracks. A low tremulous piano is keyed ominously, marking time as the track's gliding rhythms propel it ever-forward, culminating in a cut-up drum workout that never feels at odds with the deep and heavy atmospherics that remain so prevalent throughout� Watch out for further material from ICR here on Counter Intelligence and on Flatline Audio, Thermal and Exegene, plus appearances on Offshore and Vibe'z compilation LPs. Details of all his latest releases can be found by checking http://www.drumandbass.hu/icr
Side I: Macc - End Of Me
Drum-propagandist Macc is on something of a roll right now and thus it's a pleasure to welcome him back to Counter Intelligence after his proxy appearance on CI002 with Beta 2's remix of his awesome 'Drum Day'. Here, on 'End Of Me', Macc takes on the famed Apache break and feeds it through the studio rhythm-grinder with the dexterity that only a man schooled in Jazz proper could really achieve� the flow is never interrupted throughout, and the breaks roll effortlessly against a backdrop of beautiful melancholia. Keep an eye out for forthcoming Macc 12"s here on Counter Intelligence and on Offshore, Outsider and Subtle Audio.
artist: V.A. title: Discoveries Of The Deep LP label: Fokuz catalogue: FOKUZLP001 format: 4x12" vinyl date: 08/2006 country: Netherlands
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J CUT - Deep End: Proper roller. Dark dubby stabs, subtle dubby sounds and samples along side verrrry crispy roling breaks, solid deep heavy basslines and great atmosphere and a great tool for the floor� This is the A side baby..
Autumn & ICR - Yesterday: Autumn, a new collective from the states teaming up With Hungarian ICR. A deep typical Autumn inspired release. Crsipy oldschool breaks, very wicked atmosphere and a tearing Reece that gets it going on the dancelfoor!
Kubiks & Lomax - Destiny Calling: K&L are probably the most active producers around at the moment. With tracks out on almost every funky label around. Ranging from V rec till Phuzion, Phunkphiction and many others its now time that they deliver a track to FOkuz. Of course we feel this is their best to date ;).. A Wicked stepper that needs to be played at high volume...
Syncopix - Treat me right: Once again something completely different from Syncopix. This guy is the master in producing & building vibe around a tune. Loads of layers, sounds, melodies, basslines and edits al over the place. This has quality written al over it. A lightweight funky roller with a touch of Neuro inspired bassline bizzniz. Masterpiece.
Soulproof - Whisper in my ear: Soulproof steps in from a more Dubby angle. The tunes are still funky and melodic, while the beats are more fierce, sharp and very heavy.. it still got that typical Soulproof techy touch, but the overall vibe is raw, rugged and rolling.
Physics & Resound - Starshade: Physics & Resound are representing the Fokuz Drum phunk a holic side of tings�.. Starshade is one of our favorites. The tune is somewhat different than many tunes around, but once you hear the congas, toms and little drum edits, your gonna be locked.. Again atmosphere is the keyword in this tune.. Very nice and very original.
Stunna & Release - Halucinate / Implex - Shape of time Spinor - Revenge / Drum Origins - 16th Chapter This 4th disc includes the Fokuz altime favorites. Wicked deep tunes that are mainly made for listening pleasure and early dj sets. Implex, shape of time, a breathtaking journey with great bleeps, peeps and melodies and a musical hook that will stick to your mind for ever.. Drum origins follows this same flow. Just a great track with great edits, great music and rolling beats. Spinor delivered a very stripped down minimal Dbrige sort of tune�. Its all about the vibe, and the vibe is strong. Techy, monotonous but it worx. Last but not least we got Stunna & Release with a track that sort of comes from different markets. It will appeal to the Drum phunk crew, bit of dubbyness , but it will also be appreciated by the more musical and funky D&B lovers..
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A - J CUT - Deep End B - Autumn & ICR - Yesterday C - Kubiks & Lomax - Destiny Calling D - Syncopix - Treat me right E - Soulproof - Whisper in my ear F - Physics & Resound - Starshade G 1 - Stunna & Release - Halucinate G 2 - Implex - Shape of time H 1 - Spinor - Revenge H 2 - Drum Origins - 16th Chapter
artist: ICR & Soulproof / Autumn title: It Could Have Been Me / Refuge label: Fokuz Limited catalogue: FOKUZLTD008 format: 12" vinyl date: 04/2006 country: Netherlands
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These are the new kids on the block. Both producers are known for their wicked, deep production skills.. With tracks lined up on several Established labels, they are slowly creating quiet a buzz ... these tracks are no exception to the rule... The A side is Soulproof in cooperation with ICR the bizziest atmospheric producer in town. The combo of these 2 producers brings us a fresh rolling tek tune, with deep strings rolling beats and a really clean musical flow.. On the flipside its Autumn. After their killer debut on Fokuzltd 007, they deliver a almost psychedelic journey trough the drum & bass. Listen and decide your self. The tune is deadly deep, but amazing..
artist: ICR title: Fill The Sky / Skanner label: Nerve catalogue: NERVE018 format: 12" vinyl date: 01/2006 country: UK
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With past releases on labels as varied as Good Looking and Breakbeat Science, Hungarys ICR has made a name for himself delivering every subgenre of drum n bass. From the smoothest liquid funk to the heaviest roller. Here he drops two dancefloor killers on different sides of the dnb spectrum. "Fill the Sky" drops like a hammer onto a glass floor, pounding industrial-esque darkness which harks back to the golden 97/98 era of dnb. While "Skanner" on the flip takes a totally different turn. Crunchy techy beats lead proceedings under a dubby sub bass and vocal.
artist: Soulproof title: On The Line EP label: Fokuz catalogue: FOKUZ020 format: 2x12" vinyl date: 11/2005 country: Netherlands
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Soulproof is a up & coming producer from Hungary who is gaining international fame at high speed. He's also known as being part of Mindscape, who released various releases on DSCI4, Moving Shadow, Hospital, BSE & coming neuro labels Spawn and Habit. Their Soulproof alias is much more musical and extremely rolling . 4 tracks each with a different angle. 'On The Line' is a amen driven funk fueled roller with tight beats and a very well know catchy vocal that grabs your attention. The '1 In A Million' is a rolling deep spaced out tune, with crsipy beast, wicked atmospheres and more of a techy vibe all over. 'Shelter' reminds you of "the sound of cambridge" late nite jazz sounds with funky uplifting broken beats. Just straight up wicked music !!! Last but not least is 'My Love' by Soulproof & ICR .. a totally chilled out tune, for those who like it deep and trancy.
tracklist: A. Soulproof - On The Line B. Soulproof - One In A Million C. Soulproof - Shelter D. ICR & Soulproof - My Love
Series 3 brings another three future classics from label head ASC: Forcefield, Zero Sequence, and Cohesion. Also returning in this series, ICR presents you with two uncut beauties from his debut Covert Operations album Daytrip. Mav, a producer who is a fixture of Covert Operations, offers you The Curse and Chasm (with Implex). We also welcome to the fray Motion & Implex! Finally, Mark J's Remote Viewing and Cable's Sleep Diver see the light of day (or light of pressing, so to speak), with Hungarian wunderkind ICR's remix of Sleep Diver rounding things off.
tracklist: A. Mark J - Remote Viewing AA1. Cable - Sleep Diver AA2. Cable - Sleep Diver (ICR Remix)
Series 3 brings another three future classics from label head ASC: Forcefield, Zero Sequence, and Cohesion. Also returning in this series, ICR presents you with two uncut beauties from his debut Covert Operations album Daytrip. Mav, a producer who is a fixture of Covert Operations, offers you The Curse and Chasm (with Implex). We also welcome to the fray Motion & Implex! Finally, Mark J's Remote Viewing and Cable's Sleep Diver see the light of day (or light of pressing, so to speak), with Hungarian wunderkind ICR's remix of Sleep Diver rounding things off.
artist: ICR title: New Day / Dislike / Uprise label: Covert Operations catalogue: COV012 format: 12" vinyl date: 07/2005 country: USA
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ICR is the latest artist we welcome to our roster and he offers us 3 seminal pieces from his forthcoming CD album, Daytrip. New Day is all about the summer vibe, with is catchy pads and sultry vocal. The warm bassline just confirms the tracks appeal even more. You'll be singing this one in the shower for some time to come! Dislike is an opposite to New Day, with it's space age theme and cold keys and Gattaca samples, this is one to inject some mood into the mix. Finally, Uprise shows ICR's versatile skills as a produer as he injects downtempo interludes into the drum & bass soundscape. You have to hear it to believe it.
info: Just when you think you've got Offshore figured out, they switch gears and change direction- this 12" proves that. Offshore hero ASC steps up to remix Hungary's ICR, whose Breakbeat Science, Orgone, Nerve and Basswerk appearances gained him much attention over recent years. The sounds of the Netherlands bring the flip- courtesy of Mav & Twister. Mav's work on Thought Process .01 and the Knowledge Magazine Issue 40 cover CD both received great acclaim. This 12 sets a new standard for Offshore, again.
A. ICR 'Change Inside [ASC Rmx]' ASC rearranges the frantic beats and bass of ICR to create serious dancefloor pressure- Offshore style! A dark, heavy roller opens with intricate drums and haunting atmospherics that lead into a pounding bassline. Menacing bass edits and stabs twist through the track until serenity immerges with glistening keys and soothing pads. A calm that only reinforces the energy and excitement of the track once it drops back into full force. As it winds down, the bass drops out- leaving the DJ with those complex beats to cut up however they like. Strong on its own and great in the mix, ASC knows how to bring it!
B. Mav & Twister 'The Tubes' Swirling metallic drums guide you into the monstrous bomb of the 808 kick drum. As both the synthetic bass and atmospherics build continually, the two elements work in harmony to take you on a journey. An established rhythm serves host to weave sounds and effects in and out of this constantly evolving and structurally unique piece of work. After a shimmering breakdown, the track drops again to reveal a rougher side with plenty of tech and step. Whether serving as an opener to put the crowd in the right state of mind or transitioning in the middle of a set, this track is deep and dark drum and bass at its best thanks to Mav & Twister!
Support from Klute, Flight, Alley Cat and Gremlinz
tracklist: A. ICR - Change Inside (ASC remix) B. Mav & Twister - The Tubes
Deep gear here from Offshore, ASC up first with a frantic ethereal beat-scape that fuses the rough with the smooth. It's an unsettling number with a strong dancefloor sensibility, while reaching with a different kind of depth os 'The Tubes'. Here Mav & Twister drop more minimal beats and noticeably spacious delivery, all making for an eerie stepping sound that's both mellow and mysterious. ~ Knowledge
ICR kétszáznál is több számot legyártott és végre egyre nívósabb kiadók figyelnek fel rá. Kell is neki a pozitív visszacsatolás, mert a méltánytalanul hanyagoltatmoszférikus dnb-re amúgy is rájár a rúd a mai clownstep időkben. Külön öröm számomra, hogy egyik kedvenc energikus producerem vette kezelésbe a Change Inside című szerzeményét. A szintén termékeny ASC egyébként is kedveli az utóbbi ICR darabokat, talán ennek köszönhető, hogy az eredetiből kiszedegetett néhány megfogó hangszőnyeget és egy dobrettenetet pattintott mellé. A tény, hogy a kísérletező, útkereső drum and bass fellegvárának számító New York-i Offshore jeleníti meg a remixet a közeljövőben, szintén szép hírnevet hozhat magyar barátunknak. Ezért gondoltam úgy, hogy inkább ezt a jövőbeli megjelenést állítom reflektorfénybe, mint ICR bármelyik remek darabját. - Freee Magazin
artist: The Green Man & Cytech / The Green Man / ICR title: Collision / Autobahn / Wide Awake label: Basswerk catalogue: BW019 format: 12" vinyl date: 09/2003 country: Germany
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cytech & the green man come up with a hard and athmospheric amen-tune which makes you totally lose yourself in space when you hear it loud. while feb 21st was mainly arranged by tgm, their second coproduction is more based on a pure cytech-track with some additional sounds, melodies and reshaping by tgm at basswerks own studios. the two tracks on the flip both have some vibes of 80's sound inside: tgm's autobahn is a very pure and minimal 4step d&b track. it brings a lot of energy and sounds extremely fast, although it has exactly the same tempo as his recent other tracks. regardless of the techno influence, it is also electronic pop music, so if yello would still be doing music like stella in 85 today, this track could have probably fit into it. icr's track wide awake is also very electronic. icr runs his own internet dnb mag in hungary and recently ha d a release on breakbeat science's orgone label. its pure sequencer music done in propellerheads reason, but icr manages to bring in a musical touch as if doing a d&b remix of dead can dance.
tracklist: A. The Green Man & Cytech - Collision B1. The Green Man - Autobahn B2. ICR - Wide Awake
A kiadó oldalán olvasható sztori szerint TGM és Cytech közös munkája akkor kezdődött, mikor a Zöld Ember rájött, hogy az ifjú hammi producer nála 10 évvel később, ugyanazon a napon, február 21-én született. Első közös munkájuk ennek nyomán a 'Feb 21st' lett, ami felkerült a Basswerk Sessions 2-re is, lemezen pedig a Combination-nél jelent meg. Ezt követte a Collosion, ami a kritikánk tárgyát képező lemez A oldalán terpeszkedik (valamint a második CD hetedik trackje). Az egyik legkevésébé "német hangzású" darab a kompilációról, persze az erőteljes és dinamikus amen alap mellé ezúttal is legegyszerűbben "trances"-ként aposztrofálható körítés társul. Talán a shaker lóg ki kicsit a hangképből, ez minden, amit objektíve kifogásolni lehet rajta, a többi - mint mindig - ízlés kérdése. Az Autobahn épp úgy felfogható kísérletinek, mint tréfának - én mondjuk az "érdekes" jelzőt választanám. Hallhattunk már dnb-ben 4/4 doblüktetést mondjuk a kiállásban, vagy egy törés erejéig, de hogy végig ez határozzon meg egy darabot... érdekes gondolat. A dobok hangzása, és az egész hangulat-építkezés ettől függetlenül tipikusan TGM-es, nem elképzelhetetlen hát, hogy jó helyen elhelyezve kellemesen megkattan a közönség ettől a "jungle-gabbától". És íme, a B oldal belső sávja, ICR harmadikként megjelenő zenéje, szorosan a két Orgone-os zene nyomában. Jól választottak a kölniek, a Wide Awake karakteres, és a szerzővel azonosítható, felismerhető hangzásjegyeket magán viselő darab. Jóval lágyabb, szelídebb, mint az amerikai kiadónál megjelent zenék, és tetten érhető benne ICR fogékonysága a germán dnb-soundra. Lágy alap, női hangfoszlány, a megszokott folyamatos építkezés, egymásra rétegződő, egymásba épülő finoman trace-es témák. Egyetlen szívfájdalmam a mastering: a szub gyakorlatilag hiányzik a zenéből, ami sokat ront azon esélyein, hogy egy bulin is helyt álljon. Értékelés: (4/5) ~ drumandbass.hu
A dupla CD-re tervezett 5 db 12 incses bakelit hosszúságú kiadványra a német TGM, azaz The Green Man nem sajnálta az anyagot. Az első 4-ből már kiderül, hogy a német dnb vonal kedvelőinek új korongra kell felkészülniük. Remek hangulatok sorjáznak, főleg páros leosztásban. Egyik oldal a partira éhes lábaknak, a másik a fáradt fejeknek. 4 TGM szám, egy Bassface Sascha, és a további előadók között a magyar ICR-t is üdvözölhetjük lemezestáskánkban. Ne emeljünk ki egy tracket sem, újabb megvásárlásra váró, kellemes kompiláció kerül augusztusban a polcokra. ~ Freee Magazin
artist: ICR title: Rock The Sky / Stolen Symmetry label: Orgone catalogue: ORG011 format: 12" vinyl date: 03/2003 country: USA
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A stunning Orgone debut from Hungarian producer ICR. Rock the Sky jumps out of the gate with a running break and some growling bass to offset the sizzling atmosperics. Stolen Symmetry rolls out on the b-side, with a brooding depth that'll take the dancefloor to another level. Top-notch steppers from this exciting new producer, both featured on DJ Dara's forthcoming Breakbeat Science: Excercise.01 mix CD!
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Break Beat Sciences Orgone imprint is quietly building a catalog of quality futuristic dance floor drum and bass . ICR is an artist few would of heard of but, rest assured we are sure ICR will be a name to watch. Both Rock The Sky and Stolen Symmetry master the fine art of balancing dance floor sensibility with colorful musicality. Fast paced and tech influenced in style fans of C4C will enjoy.
tracklist: A. ICR - Rock The Sky B. ICR - Stolen Symmetry
"Újabb magyar előadó jutott el a kitartó hálószoba producerkedéstől a megjelenésig: ICR, akiben nem mellesleg lapunk alapítóját tisztelhetjük. A potenciál régóta megvan zenéiben, amik sosem nélkülözték az egyedi ötleteket és hangzást, így csupán idő kérdése volt, hogy technikai lehetőségeinek javulásával, és kiforrottabb koncepcióval megjelentetésre alkalmas zenékkel bombázhassa a kiadókat. Sok ígérgetés után végül a "világ másik végén", a New York-i Breakbeat Science-nél vették komolyan, így idén tavasszal a BBS al-label Orgone-nál, illetve DJ Dara Exercise 01 című label-válogatásán jelent meg két zenéje. A Rock The Sky afféle technikás, lassan és folyamatosan építkező, mindig változó darab - egy perc telik el, mire beindulnak a dobok, és még egy, mire a fémes basszus-téma. Aztán kiállás, gyerekhang(gá torzított) szövegminta, és kacagás, finom pad-ek, majd újra beindulás egy kis csavarral. Még egy rövidebb pihi aztán (nem rossz értelemben vett) zakatolás a végéig. A kettő közül inkább ez működhet egy bulizásra szánt mixben. A Stolen Symmetry képviseli ICR általám jobban kedvelt funkosabb hangzását - igaz, a funk itt is finoman technoid köntösbe van bújtatva. Ez az A oldalhoz viszonyítva gazdagabb atmoszférákban, finomabb és tisztább az alapja, még több benne az apró surrogó-prüntyögő hang és hangfoszlány. Kezdetben picit álomszerű hangulatot áraszt, amit durvább, zajosabb szinti hangok törnek meg, amik a hat perc végére a kiinduláshoz képest egy egészen más irányba viszik el a zenét. Már biztos a következő ICR megjelenés is: a Wide Awake című track a német Basswerknél a nyár végén-ősz elején. Aki pedig a legfrissebb termésre kíváncsi, az figyelje a zene füleidnek rovatot, vagy ICR saját oldalát. Értékelés: (4/5) ~ drumandbass.hu
