Box of Dub
| Box of Dub | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Compilation albumby | |
| Released | May 28, 2007 |
| Genre | Dubstep |
| Length | 62:09[1] |
| Label | Soul Jazz |
Box of Dubis a 2007 compilation album released bySoul Jazz Recordsin 2007. It features music of the contemporarydubstepmusic scene of the period. The album contains exclusive tracks by each artist.[2]
Release
[edit]Box of Dubwas released on compact disc and three-disc vinyl bySoul Jazz Recordson May 28, 2007.[3] The album was followed up withBox of Dub 2: Dubstep and Future Dub.[4]
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Spin |    [5] |
From contemporary reviews, Matt Earp ofXLR8Ras containing "half of a dozen of the scenes most successful producers" as well as having "great tracks from a few sideline observers."[6]Earp noted that the tracks byKode9andDigital Mystikzwere introspective while Burial's track "pulls off brilliant-sounding liquid D&B at dubstep tempo."[6]Earp concluded that the biggest surprise was the tracks that came from outsiders such as Jay Haze and Michal Ho as well asKevin Martin.[6]Chris Mann ofResident Advisorstated thatBox of Dubworked well as an introduction to dubstep, while finding that "the emphasis is on the dub roots of the scene rather than trying to cover all the possible ground. For this reason Digital Mystikz, Haze,ScubaandSkreamappear with two tracks, while some of the pioneers and innovators such asHorsepower Productions,BengaandShackletonare conspicuous by their absence. "[2]Killian Fox ofThe Observercalled the album a "superb dubstep selection" declaring it an "essential record for initiates and devotees alike." finding the highlights to be Burial, Kode 9, and Skream.[7]Spingave the album a three and a half star rating out of five, stating that "dubstep hasn't caught on [in the United States]" while noting that tracks by "Burial, Kode 9 or the almighty Skream through fat speakers at high volume, and they'll melt your sacrum like bikram yoga."[5]
Commenting on the release in 2010, Robin Murray ofClashstated the album "really supplied an expert primer to the youthful bass scene."[8]
Track listing
[edit]Track listing adapted from the liner notes.[9]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Credited Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Wait" | M. Lawrence | Digital Mystikz | 5:18 |
| 2. | "The Light" | Jay Haze, Michal Ho | Sub Version featuring Paul St. Hilaire | 6:40 |
| 3. | "Sub Island" | O. Jones | Skream | 4:31 |
| 4. | "Dread Cowboy" | Tayo Popoola, Matt Buggins | Tayo Meets Acid Rockers Uptown | 5:50 |
| 5. | "Subaqueous" | P. Rose | Scuba | 5:02 |
| 6. | "Magnetic City" | S. Goodman | Kode 9 | 5:02 |
| 7. | "Rise Up" | Haze, Ho | Sub Version featuring Paul St. Hilaire | 6:15 |
| 8. | "Unite" | Burial | Burial | 4:58 |
| 9. | "Guilty" | Lawrence | Digital Mystikz featuring Sgt. Pokes | 4:48 |
| 10. | "Surround Me" | K. Martin,R. Robinson | King Midas Sound | 4:31 |
| 11. | "Irie" | Jones | Skream | 4:15 |
| 12. | "Respirator" | Rose | Scuba | 4:38 |
References
[edit]- ^"Box of Dub: Dubstep & Future Dub".AllMusic.RetrievedJuly 31,2021.
- ^abMann, Chris (June 13, 2007)."Various Artists - Box of Dub".Resident Advisor.RetrievedJuly 31,2021.
- ^"Box of Dub".The Wire.No. 280. June 2007. p. Back cover.ISSN0952-0686.
- ^Earp, Matt (January 2008). "Reviews Albums".XLR8R.No. 114. Amalgram Medica, Inc. p. 79.
- ^ab"Reissues".Spin.Vol. 23, no. 9. Spin Media LLC. September 2007. p. 124.
- ^abcEarp, Matt (January 2008). "Reviews Compilations".XLR8R.No. 114. Amalgram Medica, Inc. p. 114.
- ^Fox, Killian (May 27, 2007)."Review: Releases: [ POP FOLK ]: Various Box of Dub (Soul Jazz) pounds 11.99".The Observer.p. 20.RetrievedJanuary 13,2021– viaProQuest.
- ^Murray, Robin (August 24, 2010)."Soul Jazz Launch 'Future Bass'".Clash.RetrievedJuly 31,2021.
- ^Box of Dub(Media notes).Soul Jazz Records.2003. SJR CD 161.