EP Review: 1999

The mighty Concord Dawn have reunited and have been busy in the studio writing a new EP called 1999. It consists of four new tracks; 1999, Surgeon Wobble, Acres and Fenris.

The first track on the EP is 1999. This song gets straight into it with the drum n bass beat and an interesting synth sound. The style of this new tune is fresh and tantalising, while still retaining that Concord Dawn sound. You can really hear it when the bass drops! This track is easy on the ears - a smooth roller. Elements of ambient sounds and background noises add substantial layers to the track. This track is really good – I can’t get enough of it.

A smooth intro on Surgeon Wobble starts off with an off timed jungle beat and blazing synths. This track builds and builds. Eventually the full blown Concord Dawn sound we all know breaks through, yet somehow this track feels like it is out of this world. It breaks away from the standard layout of typical Drum n Bass tracks. It definitely stands up against new DnB tunes and lasts about 3.5 minutes long - most of the tracks on this EP are 6 -7 minutes.

The intro for Acres reminds me of Dillinja’s remix of Bambaata, but with a techy feel. With high energy drums and bongo’s combined with lots of synths, Acres gradually intensifies and builds with layers of different sounds. The beat stays consistent throughout the song while the synths and atmospheric sounds change adding different vibes to the song. The loop is intense and ever changing.

Oh yes Fenris from start to finish is the old Concord Dawn we all love and missed. This track starts off with dark synths on the intro and a banging drumbeat builds up to the intense bass drop. It then hits, a great big distorted reece bass line destroying everything in its path! If you like big heavy basslines, dark synths and catchy drumbeats then here you have it. The mighty Concord Dawn have returned. This would be a great tune to see performed live.

I’d have to say 1999 and Fenris are my favourite tunes from the EP. The layout of Surgeon Wobble blew me away and I enjoyed how it progressed with Concord Dawn’s old school sound coming through.

After 10 years Concord Dawn have reunited and created this absolute masterpiece! Absolute legends!