Drum & Bass Arena: Anthology covers the birth and evolution of drum'n'bass, from 1993 through 2010. A three-disc set from Ministry of Sound, it balances classics with some of the more popular contemporary releases. The highlights include Krust's “Warhead,” Nasty Habits' “Shadow Boxing,” Bad Company's “The Nine,” Origin Unknown's “The Valley of the Shadows,” and Sub Focus' “Rock It.”

Aug 2010

It's 2010 and Drum & Bass has officially broken out from it's underground routes & exploded into the mainstream. Acts such as Pendulum, High Contrast & Chase & Status have led the way, opening the floodgates for a D&B assault on the UK airwaves. Nowadays it is a must for any artist to have a D&B remix of their track, Radio 1 are playing it on daytime radio and Annie Mac has bagged the peak time dance slot thanks to her banging basslines.

Drum & Bass Arena the number 1 authority within the scene have teamed up with Ministry of Sound to provide a complete guide to the very best in D&B. An introduction to those who have recently got in to the scene and a collectable item for those who've been in to it from the beginning. Anthology is the definitive history covering from 1993 right up to the cutting edge of 2010.

Disc 1 features the freshest producers that are shaping the scene today with Sub Focus, Chase & Status (and their massive track with Plan B), Nero, DJ Fresh (and his current chart hit), Netsky, and Noisia.

Disc 2 covers 2001 to 2006, a period packed with truly massive tunes: Shy FX & T-Power 'Shake Ur Body', DJ Marky & XRS 'LK', Kosheen 'Hide U', Shimon & Andy C 'Body Rock' and huge shakers from Pendulum and Dillinja.

Finally disc 3 represents the origins of Drum & Bass and Jungle, the tracks that started a worldwide phenomenon. 'Circles', 'Renegade Snares', 'The Helicopter Tune', 'Original Nuttah', 'Super Sharp Shooter', 'Valley Of The Shadows', too many classics to mention.

Not only are all the tracks covered, the album also includes a booklet chronicling the rise of the genre from its roots to its colossal current standing. An essential purchase for any anyone who even vaguely considers themselves a fan of D&B.