It’s been a good three years since fans of Polar have heard original material from him, so when word emerged that he had an album project, the chatter hit a fever pitch, wanting more: audio, new confirmation… well, let the wait end and this next chapter in Polar’s work come forth! This sampler to In The End serves as a reminder that the Polar, the one who showed us that deep, emotional Drum & Bass can emerge outside of the UK, and does not have to be steeped in the classic jungle zone that we grew up on, is still alive and well. “High Voltage” kicks things off with a hypnotic melody riding atop a host of found breaks, each one creating a wave that the loops can soar with and through, serving as a proper re-introduction to Polar’s sound. “Almost and Beyond” ushers us into another chapter, sifting lost organs, mechanical bleeps and otherworldly vox into a darker ride, accenting the frantic pace with drums that are monstrous but not overbearing. Fans of classic Polar flexing on labels like Certificate 18 and Subtitles will be in for a treat on that one. Rounding out this trio is “In The Middle Of Somewhere”, another throwback workout that joins both worlds together: we get the mechanical vocal accents in time with the drums, a funky breakbeat that just does not quit, but we are still treated to these lush washes, signaling the forthcoming experience that those who are in the know have been salivating about since hearing about the latest expedition into breakbeat science that Polar is chartering. You speak of Drum & Bass getting stale? You wish that producers took chances and shunned the norm? Buy a ticket, take the ride…
OUT NOW ON 12" Vinyl. Polar Album coming soon on 2x12" & CD/MP3.
Its got a mix of Atmospheric, Jazzy, Pop fusion tunes. Polar are good.
andyncfcgetshypedup 1 year ago
so his hearing is back to ok again ?
triluve 2 years ago
i am absolutely in love with this tune. i recently got it on vinyl.. thx for posting it!
jacknesky 3 years ago