Download Beta 2 - 2nd Page / N.O.D / Time Traveller

Style Drum & Bass
Released 25/08/2014
Format MP3,320kbps
Label Metalheadz
Nr METHXX08
Type EP

• Beta 2 — 2nd Page 5:47
• Beta 2 — N.O.D 6:23
• Beta 2 — Time Traveller 5:21

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Unlike his more prolific counterparts on the scene, Beta 2 has been working away quietly and sporadically over the past few years, spreading his talents sparsely but effectively, like a stealth bomber. With a timeless quality only a few producers manage to evoke, his tracks always bring the glory years of D&B to mind, transitioning smoothly from 1994 to 2004 to 2014 in the blink of an eye. "2nd Page" is a masterpiece in smooth, swaying drum and bass, picking up swooning strings as it rolls past. Second track "NOD" is made of harder stuff, with rough breaks and empty, minimal atmosphere. Moving into techier territory, "Time Traveller" takes beats most familiar to fans of the likes of Burial and Four Tet, speeds them up and sends them on their way with a gorgeously soothing rumble of velvety bass and soaring atmospherics. A true gem.

Beta 2 makes his over-due return to the camp with three slices of freshness, two of which feature vocalist Steo. Dublin's finest are welcomed back with open arms! Built around Steo's vocal refrain, 2nd page glides and moves around effortlessly with tight and well executed drums pushing the track forward. The hypnotic and almost psychedelic string carries momentum as the reese sits low in the mix, making this a perfect mid set number.