Search - Thunderball :: Ambassadors of Style

I wouldn't really call this drum and bass

Anton Glamb | Kailua, Hawaii USA | 02/23/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Although a lot of the songs on this have drum and bass beats and mixwell with drum and bass songs, a lot of them have hip hop beats and there is even some down-tempo lounge. It's a dope lp and the songs all are super good, but this isn't a strictly drum and bass album. If you've heard theivery corporation, this is a lot like them. They have a more laid back approach to drum and bass and the whole electronic scene. They do blend in a lot of different styles like funk and reggae but the songs are deffinately not going in the direction of "electronic" sounding electronic music. To listen to, this whole release is excellent, all styles covered and done well. Female vocalists to crazy jamaican rappers to reflective moods all in a well rounded release in the tradition of the 18th street lounge style."

Perfect

moceanbam | Tallahassee, FL United States | 08/28/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"for everybody out there who are sick of clubs and the ate ups buy this album. I think this ablum is more for the living room rather than the dance floor. for the first time that i have heard; thunderball offer up a delicious mind racing album full of tight rythms, deep bass hits , and soothing melodies. just incredible. perfect"

Nice addition to the ESL collection. . .

jungleone | DC, USA | 04/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was always under the impression that Thievery Corporation's Eric and Rob were somewhat anti-drum&bass. Perhaps because every time an ESL dj drops a record remotely resembling drum&bass, baffled hipsters on the Lounge's dance floor scratch their heads and scurry off to the bar where it's safe. But judging from the various d&b tracks that appear on their various CDs, I knew DC's dynamic duo couldn't keep Thunderball under wraps for much longer. Hence the new Thunderball CD on their own ESL label. Here we see a nice collection of drum&bass and down-tempo tracks that make an excellent addition to the ESL collection. Although the "album" is comprised mostly of previously released tracks (that appear on various discs and singles), it's nice to have their best pieces on one disc. Whereas the established drum&bass elite in the UK and their copycat "elite" in the US tend to emphasize cacophonous rhythms that resemble juvenille thrash-metal, Thunderball approach drum&bass from a relaxed dub aesthetic. Not quite a "break through" album by drum&bass standards this particular album provides any jaded junglist (or any music aficionado) with a mature alternative. Ambassadors of Style not only advertises Thunderball's studio prowess and unique low-key style but also offers a ray of hope for "real" US (and DC) drum&bass music. Unfortunately, Grooverider and his London cohorts set the standards and DC's best kept drum&bass secret will probably remain a secret. I only wish Steve and Sid the best, and raise two thumbs for a more than worthy album. Much respect."