Xenocrates - Fat guys with cigarettes

Hey guys, this has been a project of mine for a few months. Now it's finished, and it's turned out to be my most ambitious work yet. Spastic and melodic DNB with unique, odd, dark moods. Heavy IDM and ambient influences. All new material. I'm super proud of it.

[2009] Xenocrates - Fat guys with cigarettes

Sorry for the crappy host. Click the blue "Download for free". There is no waiting period, just a code you have to enter.

I'd love to hear your opinions!

fixing a better DL link.

Here we go:

http://chimera.headfoam.net/%5b2009%5d%20X...0cigarettes.rar

big ups to big boi

Downloading...

listening now. I'm not familiar at all with your stuff so I'm not sure what to expect.

track 1: I can't figure out what this song means. It's a little strange. Good use of reverb. A little bit bass heavy. I like me some drum and bass. Interesting melodic style, I'm not sure it meshes with me though.

track 2: Continuing with the same atmosphere, but different sounds. The drum sounds are eqed significantly differently, I like that. Perhaps once the bass-drum comes in, it will sound different, i was right. I like the rolling creeping of the bassline, unsteady in where it is going, along with the heavily out of tune lead/pad sound. At 3 minute mark it becomes almost more a "tune". I like the melody that comes in at 3:45, perfect. This song is much better than the title track. drum work is a little bit muddy sometimes, but that could be intentional. Its pretty weird.

track 3: okay, I don't know about this one yet. Your kind of asking a lot from the listener from an intro like that. The piano is nice. What reverb are you using? Good job with space, I'm rare to use reverb like that.

lost interest... sorry may continue later.

fyi that wasn't meant to be a diss to your music, I just wasn't in the mood.

this is an awesome album, especially because its somewhat rare to find a drum&bass album that isn't just generic drum&bass.

I like where this is going so far, will get back to you with a more in-depth review once its been thoroughly digested.

just got through the first listen, this album easily tops anything squarepusher has done in my opinion, both with the d&b and the IDM aspects. More later.

lol, I wouldn't say that. But it is definitely a good listen.

  Bubba69 said:

fyi that wasn't meant to be a diss to your music, I just wasn't in the mood.

no sweat mate. thanks for your attention!

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track 3: okay, I don't know about this one yet. Your kind of asking a lot from the listener from an intro like that. The piano is nice. What reverb are you using? Good job with space, I'm rare to use reverb like that.

I was very drunk when I made that track, for me it wouldn't be the same without it. Thanks.

  thehauntingsoul said:

just got through the first listen, this album easily tops anything squarepusher has done in my opinion, both with the d&b and the IDM aspects. More later.

Glad that you like it, ahaha! interesting comparison. xD Thanks for listening.

Listened to this.

glad i waited to listen on real speakers before reviewing. it sounds ok on laptop speakers but music like this was built for bass. the first track is my favorite by far - great dark melody, good use of pumping compression. nice industrial touch in the middle with the arp.

nice deep bass in track 2 @50s . . this is all making more sense now. this track emerges really well. no huge payoff for me, but still worth it.

3-love the ominous chords and hat buildup at 2min. excellent drop. seriously thankful for my sub right now. a banger fo sho.

the last few tracks are all good, some of them sound a little same-y, but all very listenable and enjoyable.

thanks for posting dude, great work!

I am also liking this. 4 starz.