Rusko "Songs"

Genre: Dubstep
So the highly anticipated album from Rusko is finally out! And it is entitled "Songs". It has been awhile since we heard from Rusko since is critically acclaimed album "O.M.G.". The only sad thing about this album to me is that "Everyday" was not on it, which I thought it would have been.
Anyway, listening to this album I was really surprised with the direction in which Rusko went. Rusko decided this time to implemen more of a reggae feel in "Songs" which at time I found a bit odd but also refreshing. At least he did not go the same route that so many of our dubstep artist are going these days. However the basslines where still there with some cool beats. The only problem was it did not match the quality of the previous album which to me was the best dubstep album of 2010. But I could be wrong, this album could be a huge success.
Some of the songs on "Songs" that I loved were the hit single "Somebody to Love", "M357", "Thunder", and "Pressure". 
So would say that this album had solid tracks. Great tracks,we have to wait and see. Rusko should have but the "Everyday" song or even the Netsky remix on the album. If he had I believe people would have loved the album even more. But if you like reggae and dub mixed together than you better get this album now!
Rate: B
Tracklist:
01 – Intro – Year 3000 Style
02 – Somebody To Love
03 – Pressure
04 – Skanker
05 – Love No More
06 – Opium
07 – Dirty Sexy
08 – Be Free
09 – Thunder
10 – Roll Da Beats (Old School Edition)
11 – Mek More Green
12 – Asda Car Park
13 – Whistle Crew
14 – M357

All Over Me EP by Magnum

Genre: Dubstep/ Grime
For some strange reason I decided today to look for a LP/EP that might be completely different from what I have been listening to. So when I saw "All Over Me EP" by Magnum, I decided to give it a go. First I wonder who are they. Then I found out that he is an Puerto Rican dubstep producer on 92Points. Also I realize that this was not brostep or filthstep but more grime or future garage.
When I eventually got to listening to the EP I was blown away and amazed by the quality of the tracks on the EP. It had that haunting yet soulful feel to it lie a certain guy on Hyperdub ( Burial) but more times at a faster pace, suitable for a club environment. I loved the track "Dense". It was absolutely amazing. It had that haunting sound with deep bass and atmospheric melodies. The remix from French Fries fell a bit short to me but still was good.
Another track that I found was worth listening to was "Baby" which had that dance element to it. A track that would fit perfectly in the club/ or lounge in my opinion.
So if you are looking for dubstep that is not brostep or filtstep then Magnum's "All Over Me EP" is a good choice.
Rate: A

Tracklist:
01 – All Over Me
02 – Dense
03 – Dense (French Fries Remix)
04 – Baby
05 – All Over Me (Visionist Remix)

link
http://www.beatport.com/release/all-over-me-ep/868469

Welcome to the Future by Mord Fustang

Genre: Electro House
So this is the Future? Well it sounds awesome I have to say by listening to the new Mord Fustang EP "Welcome to the Future". Futuristic sounds and a lot of disco basslines banging here and there and all around, we have ourselves and incredible EP. It might be only 22mins long but to me the tracks are all full of quality. Whether he is Electro House or dubstep, the Estonian producer is one of the rising stars in the game. I like almost all the tracks on this EP but the one that I enjoy the most must be "Welcome to the Future".
So this is an EP that I highly recommend you would like.
Rate: A
Tracklist:
01 – Windwaker (Original Mix)
02 – Super Fever (Original Mix)
03 – Welcome To The Future (Original Mix)
04 – The Majestic (Original Mix)

link
http://www.beatport.com/release/welcome-to-the-future/884864

Between the Lines by Camo & Krooked

Genre: Drum n Bass
Well it is here the remix album of Camo & Krooked's "Cross the Line" entitled "Between the Lines" If you actually want to appreciate this album to the fullest, I advice you to listen to the "Cross the Line" first before picking up this album. There are so many artists that contributed on this album, from the likes of Fred V & Grafix to Bcee, Metrik to FuntCase, Subwave to Smooth. Each of the artists that remixed a track on this album, brought their own unique style to the front which to me has extremely refreshing to listen to.
For the tracks that were remixed most of them were so much better than the original mixed. Like Bcee remix of "Afterlife" which was simply amazing or "Change Me" which was remixed by Submorphics. The "Change Me" remix really stands for me because the original track was not that hot but the remix is so soulful. Fred V & Grafix also produce an excellent remix for "All Fall Down" that is worth listening to as well. But I think most listeners will be impressed by the "Hot Pursuit" remixes by Caizo, Dead Battery and FuntCase. My favourite amongst them has to be FuntCunt remix, really good one.
In the end I would say this is a really good remix album which all dnb fans would enjoy to the fullest. Now let me listen to that Afterlife remix again!
Rate: +A

CD TRACKLISTING:

01 Get Dirty (Smooth remix)
02 Lost In The Future
03 Dusk To Dawn
04 Afterlife (BCee remix)
05 Cross The Line (Metrik remix)
06 Anubis (Inside Info remix)
07 Further Away
08 Run Riot (Sub Zero remix)
09 Cryptkeeper (Mind Vortex remix)
10 All Fall Down (Fred V & Grafix remix)
11 Hot Pursuit (Funtcase remix)
12 Watch It Burn (High Maintenance Remix)
13 Change Me (Submorphics remix)
14 Hot Pursuit (Dead Battery remix)

 

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ALSO INCLUDES:

15 Menace (Mefjus remix)
16 Portal (Subwave remix)
17 Make The Call (dnb mix)
18 The Lesson (Body & Soul vs Fourward remix)
19 Hot Pursuit (Cazio remix)

Links
http://shop.hospitalrecords.com/product/NHS206/
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/between-the-lines/id503892631

Commix Presents Dusted

Genre: Drum N Bass
A new LP from Commix is out called "Commix Presents Dusted". This is the first time I have actually heard them and I was interested in hearing their version of dnb.
When I was listening to them I did not feel blown away by their tunes more relaxed and calm. The tracks on this LP were so smooth and atmospheric, a combination which was very enjoyable to hear. Commix also used excellent vocal samples in their tracks that blended in perfectly in their tracks. This was truly amazing to listen to.
The track "Golden" sounded very similar to Bcee's track Generation ( S.P.Y. Remix). A mixture of soulful melody I must say. There were so many tracks on this album I enjoyed. The ones that I enjoyed the most were "MFSB", "Everything" and "Golden".
Conclusion, I would say this is one of the best dnb albums out this year. One a true dnb fan would love so much
Rate: +A
Tracklist:
01 – Time Has Come
02 – Change On Me
03 – Mfsb
04 – Everything
05 – Golden
06 – I Have You
07 – Untitled (Sept 06)
08 – Tracking You
09 – Audience
10 – EXP
11 – Envious (Original Commix Demo Version)
12 – Autumn Rides