Album Review: Meteor by Concept Vision & Segment
If you’re a fan of Drum n Bass with a taste for the gritty and atmospheric, Meteor by Concept Vision & Segment is one you don’t wanna sleep on. Released in 2014 under Blackout Music NL, this Dutch duo crafted an electronic ride that sticks to your ribs—or at least your eardrums. It’s not perfect, but it’s got teeth.
The album kicks off with “Mudslide,” and man, does it set the tone. The track throws you into a swampy, bass-heavy groove that feels like sinking into quicksand—except you kinda enjoy it. The percussion hits hard without being overbearing, leaving just enough room for those eerie synths to slither through. It’s the kind of opener that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go until you’re fully submerged. I remember spinning this one late at night, windows down, pretending I was starring in some dystopian chase scene. Yeah, it’s that cinematic.
Then there’s “Meteor,” the title track, which takes things up a notch. This one’s built around a pulsating rhythm that feels like it could power a spaceship—or maybe just your heartbeat if you’re running from said spaceship. What makes it stand out is how dynamic it is; halfway through, it drops into this almost meditative breakdown before slamming back with full force. You can tell Concept Vision & Segment weren’t just throwing beats together—they were building worlds.
Tracks like “Deserted” and “Mindshaker” round out the album nicely, offering their own flavors of tension and release. But honestly? They blend into the background after a while. Not bad, just... not as unforgettable as the first two punches.
Looking back, Meteor isn’t groundbreaking in the grand scheme of Drum n Bass—it doesn’t reinvent the wheel or anything—but it’s solid. Like, really solid. And sometimes, that’s all you need. In a world where music often tries too hard to impress, this album feels refreshingly unpretentious. Plus, it’s wild to think about how these guys pulled this off nearly a decade ago in 2014. Makes me wonder what they’ve been up to since.
Final thought? If you ever find yourself stuck in a thunderstorm with nothing but headphones and a craving for something heavy yet melodic, Meteor’s got your back. Or maybe it’ll just make you wanna run faster. Either way, it’s worth a listen.
Oh, and hey—if anyone knows if they’ve got new stuff coming out, hit me up. I’m curious now.
