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Review: Longstanding Finnish pair Aeon Four serve up never less than crucial drum & bass weaponry on the always vital Finnish label Straight Up Breakbeat. As plays the pair explore a range of different moods and grooves within a contemporary drum & bass framework. Opener 'Tremor' is a floaty light groove that is filled with airy hi hats to start, then dark and heavy bass arrives later on. There is a real raw heart-of-the-rave intensity to 'Reflector Dub' and its hardcore breaks, then 'Intercept' manages to pair celestial keys and lush chords with another drilling riddim that pins you to planet earth. Closer 'Hold Water' is a fun closer with a hefty low end wobble.

Review: Crucial power jams from longstanding Finnish duo on thriving Finnish jungle imprint, Aeon Four are a perfect fit on Straight Up Breakbeat. Four cuts in total, each one explores a different side of the spectrum. Opener "Silence" praises the rave and the hardcore elements, "Essence" smacks of that authentic Goodlooking feel with its pads while "Lion Awakes" takes a well known vocal for a classic jungle feel. Last but not least "Babylon" closes with the ruffest card of the hand as happy slapping breaks keep us running to the very edge.