Journey Inwards
by Roy Luckett
March 24th, 2008
At the time of Journey Inwards’ release, LTJ Bukem’s stature in the electronic community was immense; he was widely regarded as one of the prime innovators of drum-n-bass electronica, which is characterized by fast tempo, broken beat drums (generally between 160 to 180 beats per minute) with heavy, often intricate basslines. This is a two-disc set, a good value if you buy it on Amazon. While some critics were disappointed with the slower tempo of the music, I found it refreshing that Bukem chose to take a relaxed approach to this particular sub-genre of electronic music by emphasizing strings, jazz, and a pinch of R&B.
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