The Way Out Chapter | Hardleaders Drum & Bass Compilation CD

Product Information

• Label: Hardleaders – HLCD2
• Format: CD, Compilation
• Country: UK
• Release Year: 1997
• Genre: Electronic
• Style: Drum & Bass
• UPC: 5018468850223
• Publisher: Kickin Records Ltd.
• Produced by: Hardleaders (a subsidiary of Kickin Music Ltd.)
• Address: 1 Acklam Workshops, 10 Acklam Road, London W10 5QZ
• Design: The-Unknown
• Compiled by: Carl Collins
• Sleeve Design: Jaffa (6), Nick 9T

Overview

"The Way Out Chapter" is a seminal 1997 drum & bass compilation released by Hardleaders, a subsidiary of Kickin Records. This album features a powerful lineup of tracks from influential producers and artists in the drum & bass scene, including Capone, Venom, Spies Like Us, Formula 7 & TDK, Manifest, DJ Ash, DJ Banga, Regulate, Served Chilled, Cryogenics, and Decoder. The compilation showcases a variety of styles within the genre, from deep basslines and intricate breakbeats to dub influences and energetic rhythms. With a total runtime of approximately 67 minutes, this album captures the vibrant energy and innovation of late-90s UK drum & bass.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Compilation
• Genre: Electronic, Drum & Bass
• Total Tracks: 11
• Total Duration: Approximately 67 minutes
• Tracks:
  1. Capone – "Paradise" (5:17)
  2. Venom – "Itz On" (7:17)
  3. Spies Like Us – "Espoinage" (6:15)
  4. Formula 7 & TDK – "Mechanism" (6:16)
  5. Manifest – "Immortal Soul" (7:12)
  6. DJ Ash – "Ghetto Out" (5:33)
  7. DJ Banga – "Code Red" (6:02)
  8. Regulate – "Acid Step" (6:45)
  9. Served Chilled – "Jaquera" (6:04)
  10. Cryogenics – "R.U. Alien (Dub)" (5:37)
  11. Decoder – "Vapour Dub" (7:02)

Interesting Facts

• Hardleaders was a key label in the UK drum & bass scene during the 1990s, known for releasing influential and cutting-edge music.
• The compilation features a mix of producers who contributed to the evolution of drum & bass, blending dark atmospheres, complex rhythms, and dub influences.
• The album artwork and sleeve design were created by notable designers Jaffa and Nick 9T, adding to the visual identity of the release.
• Kickin Records, the parent label, was instrumental in promoting underground electronic music in the UK during the 90s.
• The track "Itz On" by Venom features writing credits to Blaze and Venom, highlighting collaboration within the scene.

Publishers

Phonographic Copyright ℗ and Copyright © 1997 Kickin Records Ltd.
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