FTL - Dawn of a New Era - Foundations Records - FOUNDATIONS004 - 12" Vinyl

FOUNDATIONS004 - FTL - Dawn of a New Era

FOUNDATIONS004 heralds the Dawn of a New Era from FTL. A thematic four-tracker evoking 1993 darkside jungle tekno flava.

Lead track "Braindead Badbwoy" sets the scene with heavy kicks, weighty basslines, eerie pads and dark atmospheric stabs that build towards a climactic final drop. "Consciousness" kicks things off with uplifting hardcore vibes before dropping into classic rave stabs and a massive bassline built to make the bricks shake. Those familiar with undead lore will instantly recognise the infamous character on the sleeve, perfectly capturing the track's title: a last brain-cell firing moment from the pattern recognition of a long lost tune. "Stolen Memories" drifts through dark atmospheric landscapes with haunting spoken-word vocals. Another climactic finale, and we're reminded once more of our talismanic protagonist, piecing together broken synapses at the end of an epic all-nighter. Rounding things off, the title track "Dawn of a New Era" emanates with poignant nostalgia and the promise of new awakenings, a jungle tekno romper to carry you through to first light.

Mastered by Beau Thomas, Ten Eight Seven Mastering.

A1. Braindead Badbwoy
A2. Consciousness
B1. Stolen Memories
B2. Dawn of a New Era