I get where Current Value was coming from with this album--attempting to make a drum n bass project in a more underground, repetitive style that was less technical than pretty much the entirety of his output this decade. I was even kind of feeling it with the first track here, Starliner. But, god, why does it just feel lifeless for the first 40 minutes of the record, it feels way too simplistic, none of the bass feels at all powerful in any way, and pretty much everything is forgettable.

The ... read more

2y*

B_Rush32

Current Value is one of the most innovative and obscure DnB artists in the scene. The way he experiments with different synths, leads, basses, snares, and drums is definitely something that catches my eye. Another thing Current Value is great at is misdirection in his songs. What I mean is he makes the listener anticipate a lighter tone and an easier listen, only for the song to change tone and intensity right when the drop hits and the listener is caught off guard. I'm totally on board ... read more

Keknan

Edit: 71 -> 74. It seems I have miscalculated the final score. I must've left out a track when coming to that. Sorry! I also altered some track scores to align with my gut feeling more.

Gee, it sure is fun taking a look at the black sheep of his albums, and I can see why that is. I wouldn't necessarily call it controversial of him, but I would call it a bold move. It dared to get along with the underground style of DnB with some CV-ification to it. Some enjoy it, some don't, ... read more

1y*

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