Artist: Bomb The Bass Album: Unknown Territory

Year: 1991
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Exploring Unknown Territory: A Critical Review of Bomb The Bass' Album

Bomb The Bass was one of the pioneers of electronic dance music in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and Unknown Territory was their third studio album released in 1991. The album combines various electronic genres such as acid house, techno, and dub and features collaborations with artists such as Justin Warfield, Sinead O'Connor, and Spikey T. In this critical review, we will explore the music genre of the album, the best songs of the album, the most innovative parts, and a critic to the album.

Unknown Territory is an album that is both layered and complex, and it is evident in the first track Bug Powder Dust. This track sets the tone for the rest of the album with its catchy beats and clever lyrics. The album follows with many tracks that explore the different genres that Bomb The Bass is known for. The Air You Breathe is a classic acid house track that is sure to get people moving. Brain Dead features a dub beat with lyrics by Justin Warfield that show off his poetry skills. Winter In July which featured Sinead O'Connor on the vocals, is an absolute gem and one of the standout tracks on the album.

The most innovative parts of the album can be found in the use of samples and how they are manipulated. Bug Powder Dust samples dialogues from the 1991 film Naked Lunch, and Empire features samples from news broadcasts of the time. The use of samples creates a landscape that is both familiar and otherworldly and adds to the overall feel of the album. The track Empire is the perfect example of this as it creates a soundscape that is ominous and unsettling.

Despite its innovation, Unknown Territory has some flaws. The album feels busy at times, and some songs seem to drag on. The track One To One Religion feels repetitive compared to the rest of the album, and the vocals by Spikey T does not match the energy of the beat.

In conclusion, Unknown Territory is a groundbreaking album that should be celebrated for its innovation and influence on electronic dance music. Tracks such as Winter In July and Bug Powder Dust still hold up today and are a testament to Bomb The Bass' influence on the genre. Despite its flaws, the album is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in electronic dance music and its evolution.