Equinox / Vivid Dreams

Planet Mu

Following releases on some of the most influential drum 'n' bass labels (Metalheadz, Bassbin, Breakin, Inperspective, and Intasounds), scene veteran Equinox is back on Planet Mu with more weighty jungle business. Born and raised in London, Marlon Sterling has been in the game longer than most dubstep kids have been alive (in other words, in his late '30s), always pursuing his purest view on the capital's bass sound. "Vivid Dreams" is a track from the depths of his archive. Made in 1996 using the junglist's weapons of choice, the Amiga 1200 and the Akai S950 (ensuring that the bit-rate is low and the kicks and snares punchy), it stands up well to the test of time, showing that good music is always good music regardless of age. The track opens with plenty of lush jungle atmosphere that sounds deep and edgy and immediately recalls Nookie, Omni Trio, and DJ Dextrous. On the flip, "Make You Flex" is a tearer from 1994, reminiscent of Remarc and Austin M. This was the era in which Sterling was still recording for Brain Records with Bizzy B. Ripped-up Amens gush over atmospheric pads and a folk-rave vocal drenched in reverb and delay.

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