Well I've had time to listen to this new CDs I got earlier in the month, starting with Remarc...
The CD is a compilation of unreleased dubplates between '94 and '96, the peak years of popularity of Jungle, with Remarc being a legend in the game for using the 'Amen' break so well. I've generally enjoyed the collection, though the only stand out track that sticks in my mind is 'Fire', the track remixed by Remarc originally done by Prizna. Maybe its because of the vocals by Demolition Man, which are pretty distinctive for a jungle track. Otherwise this is more expanding the knowledge rather than out right raving, then again, maybe that's the tracks were unreleased in the first place...
The Dubstep collection on the other hand, was more instantly enjoyable. Featuring dubstep tracks by artists such as Kode9, Mala and King Midas Sound and remixes by the legendary Scientist makes this one collection you need. This is the Dub and bass heavy style of dubstep, not the filthy and anthemic stuff popular at the moment, for some, it beats their point of dubstep (those converted by filthy), for others its what dubstep has always been about. This is less of a rave and more reggae style skank, and by extension chilled out music as well, and that's part of what I loved it for. Stand out tracks include Kode9's Abeng and RSDs After All. All are heavyweight bass tracks though, and you won't be disappointed shelling out of this
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