BIG BUD Vinilo y CD

Review: Big Bud originally released Faceless/New Vision back in 1995 on Underdog Recordings, offering up a weighty variant of atmospheric d&b that he made his own. As you might expect OG copies of this mid-decade change hands for some hefty sums, but fear not because Vinyl Fanatiks are on hand with a spanking new pressing on pink vinyl no less. A side 'Faceless' is a laser-focused roller with tightly clipped breaks and strafing synths, but 'New Vision' is the real gem which gets more intricate in the drum programming, drawing on less heavily mined percussion and more artful synth work to make a truly standout cut.

Review: Okbron's services to the jungle industry should be celebrated as they continue to tread the line between reissues and fresh material from established legends and emergent talent alike. Reaching back to 2020 and the early days of the label, they've hit on a winning streak with Good Looking veteran Big Bud, notching up four 12"s thus far and now reaching a fifth. There's no need to assure you of the quality on this 12", this is Big Bud after all, but slip 'Silver' onto your platter and you'll hear a masterclass in ambient d&b from one of the true architects of the sound.