Artist: Double 99 Album: 7th High

Year: 2001
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Double 99’s 7th High Album: A Critic’s Review

Double 99, a British electronic music duo, is known for their explosive dance floor jams that rocked the 90s rave scene. Their 7th High Album, which dropped in 2001, is a testament to their production skills and groove-worthy hits. In this blog, we will take a critical look at the album and explore the music genre of its tracks, the best songs, the innovative parts, and our overall verdict on the Album.

Double 99’s 7th High is an electronic album that fuses a variety of styles, including house, UK garage, and breakbeat. The opening track “Ripgroove” is the standout track on the album, a UK garage banger that remains a staple with DJs today. Other tracks such as “Jump”, “I Need You”, and “What You Need” keep the party going with their infectious beats and catchy hooks. However, some tracks like “Bumpin’ into the night” and “7TH high” border on monotony, making them skippable.

The innovative parts of this album lie in its intricate buildups, smooth transitions between tracks, and the production genius that shines through in every song. The album’s mix of melody, pounding bass, and intricate drum patterns create a cohesive and immersive listening experience. It's no wonder that Double 99’s 7th High has been lauded as a defining album for the UK garage genre.

To gain a greater sense of the pulse of Double 99’s 7th High album, we need to take a closer look at some of its tracks. “Ripgroove” is the standout hit, blessed with a Sample from Rick James’s Give It to Me Baby and an addictive hook that drives the track into dancefloor madness. “Jump” and “I Need You,” showcase a combination of hard-hitting basslines, soulful vocalisations, and high-energy beats that showcase Double99’s versatile and influential production style.

However, not all tracks on the album are as impressive. “7th High” slow the album's pace down to a near standstill making the track blend into the background and hardly memorable. Bumpin’ into the night” and “Sub-Scape” sound uninspired lacks the creative profundity of the other tracks.

With its defining UK garage sound, Double 99’s 7th High Album is an impressive work of production. Its versatile blend of electronic music genres, standout tracks like “Ripgroove”, and its innovative production style make it hard to forget. While some tracks are less memorable than others, overall, it's an album that has stood the test of time. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane or a fresh take on electronic music. Double 99’s 7th High Album remains a defining work of the UK garage scene in the early 2000s.