Optical - The Shining Dark Skies

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Review by Dinan Faishal Bachtiar

The album "The Shining Dark Skies" by Optical is a mesmerizing masterpiece that showcases the artist's exceptional skills in the drum and bass genre. This album is a perfect example of how a talented artist can create a unique and unforgettable experience for the listeners.

The album features ten tracks that are filled with intricate beats, dark melodies, and haunting vocals. Each track has its own distinct sound and style, making it a journey through different moods and emotions. From the opening track "The End Part 1" to the closing track "The End Part 2," the album takes the listener on a journey through the depths of the artist's mind.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Shining," which features a haunting vocal sample that is perfectly complemented by the dark and brooding beat. Another highlight is "Dark Skies," which features a relentless bassline and a driving beat that will keep you moving.

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Artist: Optical
Album: The Shining Dark Skies
Rating: 4.75

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Download

Filename: optical-the-shining-dark-skies.zip
  • MP3 size: 7.2 mb
  • FLAC size: 63.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Dark Skies8:43
The Shining5:58

Video

Optical - The Shining
Optical - Dark Skies

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Catalog Numbers

  • MTRR 002
  • MTRR-002

Labels

Metro Recordings

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Promo
  • White Label

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Metro Recordings
Copyright (c)Metro Recordings
Distributed ByVinyl Distribution

Credits

RoleCredit
Mastered ByStu.
DesignSteve Tungay
GraphicsThe Plainclothesmen

Notes

  • A-side: b/w Metro Recordings promo logo
  • AA-side: plain white label
  • plain white label both sides
  • Made in London.
  • ℗ & © Metro Recordings 1997
  • Track AA samples dialogue from the film 'The Dead Zone'.
  • Track times are not listed on the record.
  • Made in London. Track AA samples dialogue from the film 'The Dead Zone'.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): MTRR 002 A-1-1-| Stu.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side AA): MTRR 002 AA-1-1-| Stu.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): MTRR 002 A-1-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): Stu.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side AA, stamped): MTRR 002 AA-1-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): MTRR 002 A-1-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side AA): MTRR 002 AA-1-1-1

About Optical

Born as Matt Quinn, brother of Jamie Quinn alias Matrix. (The third brother, Fergus alias Plainclothesmen, designed numerous covers for Virus and Metro, Matrix's own imprint). Started making music when 17. His first hardcore label was Phat Tunes. Recorded for No U Turn, Prototype and Metalheadz, worked with Goldie on Saturnz Return, engineered Grooverider's Mysteries Of Funk, founded Virus Recordings with Ed Rush in 1998. Although he developed acute tinnitus when a few speakers blew up in the studio, he's still around, DJing and producing music.

Real Name

    • Matthew F Quinn

Aliases

  • Little Matt
  • Just Another Artist
  • Photofit
  • Teknarchi
  • Fly By Wire
  • Matt Quinn
  • Morpheus
  • Vaalhaala
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Summary by Dinan Faishal Bachtiar

"The Shining Dark Skies" is an exceptional album that showcases Optical's exceptional talent and creativity. It is a must-listen for any fan of drum and bass music and will leave you wanting more.

Comments

kogumakoubou
kogumakoubou 2023-04-19
"This was one of the first songs that I made in the studio in Soho where all the early Virus music was created....made for my brother Jamie Matrix Metro Recordings label" - Optical
saltlampbusiness
saltlampbusiness 2023-04-18
Sick tune! 1997 made, oh gosh! Sounds so futuristic
fts232018
fts232018 2023-04-18
???
osmithc47ae77cc5
osmithc47ae77cc5 2023-04-17
BOMB BAY
emailagata
emailagata 2023-04-17
This is the drum n bass I fell in love with, they are not cutting samples like this anymore.
btameca
btameca 2023-04-16
the funk is real in this one!
johnse0366
johnse0366 2023-04-16
Optically ahead of any time ! A little sad though this magic creativity only lasted for 2-3 years... #goldenerad&b
adriangameromedina080f8ed7e9
know anything else (specifically 90's dnb) that uses uncommon/obscure/unknown breaks like this?
beastout
beastout 2023-04-14
So sick
yourfreshair
yourfreshair 2023-04-14
Hm. The May 2003 demo of I-Ninja, uses a 30 second snippet of this song for it's Robot Beach.
sammylinks
sammylinks 2023-04-13
Slow is smooth &smooth is fast.
hwayeongminmin
hwayeongminmin 2023-04-12
killer