Description: In the twilight of the 20th century, as the digital age dawned and millennium anxieties swirled, Roni Size and Reprazent's "New Forms" erupted from Bristol's underground like a transmission from an alternate future. This sprawling double album doesn't just blur the lines between drum and bass, jazz, and hip-hop – it obliterates them, reconstructing pop music's DNA in real-time. Size and his cohorts weave a tapestry of sound that pulses with the frenetic energy of urban life, yet somehow maintains the organic warmth of a live jam session."New Forms" is a paradox – simultaneously forward-thinking and deeply rooted in the past. The skittering breakbeats and sub-bass rumbles speak the language of rave culture, but the live instrumentation – those liquid bass lines, those jazz-inflected drums – reaches back to the smoky clubs of bebop's heyday. It's as if Miles Davis decided to produce a jungle record, with the ghost of Art Blakey manning the MPC. This tension between the electronic and the acoustic, the programmed and the improvised, gives "New Forms" a vitality that eludes many of its contemporaries.But beyond its sonic innovations, "New Forms" captures a moment when British music seemed poised to rewrite the rules of engagement. In its sprawling ambition and genre-defying stance, it echoes the cultural melting pot of post-imperial Britain – a nation grappling with its identity in a rapidly globalizing world. Size and Reprazent offer no easy answers, but in their kaleidoscopic sound, we hear the tentative first steps towards a new cultural synthesis. "New Forms" isn't just an album title – it's a mission statement, a declaration that the old boundaries no longer apply. Two decades on, we're still catching up to its vision.Newforms, the iconic double album by Roni Size and Reprazent. Originally released in 1997, this genre-defining record took the world by storm, blending intricate beats with deep basslines and jazz-infused elements to create a sound that would influence the entire electronic music scene. This album even earned the prestigious Mercury Prize, solidifying Roni Size's place as a pioneer of drum and bass. This 2CD set contains both discs in great condition, featuring hit tracks like Brown Paper Bag, Heroes, and Share The Fall. Whether you’re a long-time drum and bass enthusiast or just discovering the genre, this album is an essential part of any collection. Condition: Pre-owned in good conditionOriginal packaging and case includedBoth discs play perfectly with minimal signs of wearSmall scuffs on the case (if applicable, confirm this or adjust based on actual condition)Track Highlights: Brown Paper BagHeroesShare The FallWatching WindowsNew FormsWhy You Need This Album: An influential cornerstone of the drum and bass genreWinner of the 1997 Mercury PrizePerfect for both newcomers and long-time fans of electronic musicTimeless beats, intricate production, and undeniable groovesSEO-Optimized Keywords: Roni Size Newforms 2CDDrum and bass album classicRoni Size Reprazent CDElectronic music album 2 disc setMercury Prize-winning albumNewforms by Roni Size1997 drum and bass music CDRoni Size Brown Paper BagJungle and drum & bass collectionEssential electronic music albumsVintage drum and bass CDRoni Size Newforms original release90s electronic music classicRoni Size full album 2CDDrum and bass 2-disc albumElectronic music legendsNewforms 2CD album for saleRoni Size Reprazent music collectionDrum & bass electronic 90s hitsClassic albums in drum and bass musicThis 2CD album by Reprazent/Roni Size titled "New Forms" is a must-have for fans of dance and electronica music. The release under the Mercury record label features 16 tracks that will keep you grooving all night long. The album is available in CD format and is perfect for those who love to listen to electronic music.With a variety of sounds and genres, this album is sure to please any music lover. From the upbeat "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" to the sultry "Drown in Your Own Sweet Sin," this album has it all. So whether you're throwing a party or just want to dance around your living room, "New Forms" is the perfect addition to your music collection.
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Instrument: Drums
Artist: Reprazent/Roni Size
Type: Album
Format: CD
Record Label: Mercury
Release Title: New Forms
Style: Drum 'n' Bass/Jungle
Genre: Electronic, Electronica, Dance & Electronica