VARIOUS – Who Say Reload – Volume Two (Original 90s Jungle And Drum & Bass) – 2LP – Vinyl

2LP -Black Vinyl.

In 2021 Velocity Press published Who Say Reload: The Stories Behind the Classic Drum and Bass Records of the 90s, an oral history of the records that defined jungle / drum and bass straight from the original sources. The deluxe coffee table book has since sold thousands of copies and prompted many to comment that it should have an accompanying soundtrack.

Now author Paul Terzulli has compiled a Who Say Reload album. However, where the book focused solely on classics and anthems, the compilation takes a different route and offers up a selection of top-quality tunes from some of the scenes most respected artists and labels.

Like the book, the album covers the genres nineties golden era, and the many styles of D&B are represented. Pioneering producers and crowd-pleasing favourites sit alongside a few sought-after obscurities by the unsung heroes of the scene. Most importantly, there are some absolute bangers!

The 16 tracks are spread over two volumes of 2 x 12″s, taking you on a journey through music forged from raw breakbeats and basslines that soundtracked a culture of all-night raves, specialist record shops and pirate radio stations.

Jungle / drum and bass is approaching its 30th anniversary. Its sonic and cultural legacy is still being felt today. Theres still plenty of old music that might be new to some, and these tunes still pack as much of a punch as they did back in the day. That unique energy generated by a combination of breakbeats, bass and creativity never gets old.

Tracklist:

A1. Omni Trio – Soul Promenade (Nookie Remix)
A2. Prisoners Of Technology – Trick Of Technology

B1. Dope Skillz – 6 Million Ways
B2. Amazon II – King Of The Beats

C1. Wax Doctor – Heat
C2. Roni Size / Reprazent – Watching Windows (DJ Die Gnarly Instrumental Mix)

D1. Jonny L – Wish U Had Something
D2. Optical Bounce