Tactical EP by Jack The Ripper ft. MC Kolapse: A Drum n Bass Deep Dive
Alright, let’s get into it. The Tactical EP dropped in 2017 under Digital Terror Records, and if you’re a fan of electronic music with some serious grit, this one might just slap you awake like cold water to the face. It’s not perfect, but damn—it’s got teeth.
First off, props to Jack The Ripper and MC Kolapse for pulling together something that feels raw yet calculated (pun totally intended). This ain’t your average chillout playlist; no sir. We’re talkin’ Drum n Bass vibes straight outta the US, where every beat hits hard enough to rattle your chest cavity.
Now, onto the tracks. There are four total—“Prophecy,” “Martian,” “Tactical Insertion,” and “Exterminator.” But lemme zoom in on two standouts because life’s too short to review everything equally.
Track 1: Prophecy
From the jump, "Prophecy" grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The intro builds slow, teasing you with these eerie synths before BAM—the bassline drops like an anvil on your head. You know those moments when you’re walking down the street listening to music, and suddenly you stop mid-step because WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED? Yeah, that’s “Prophecy.” It’s got this haunting vibe that sticks with you long after the track ends. Like... imagine being hunted through a dark forest while someone whispers cryptic stuff in your ear. Not saying I’ve been there, but hey, close your eyes and press play—you’ll see what I mean.
Track 3: Tactical Insertion
If “Prophecy” is all about creeping paranoia, then “Tactical Insertion” is full-on chaos unleashed. This track screams energy from start to finish. Picture yourself at a rave where everyone’s losing their minds, except instead of glow sticks, they’re wielding laser guns or something futuristic like that. MC Kolapse absolutely murders his part here, spitting bars sharp enough to cut glass. Honestly, I lost count of how many times I rewound this joint just to catch all the details. Every drum hit lands perfectly, every bass wobble shakes your soul loose. It’s wild, man. Wild.
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So yeah, the Tactical EP. It’s messy in spots, sure, but isn’t that kinda the point of Drum n Bass sometimes? Controlled chaos wrapped up in six minutes of pure adrenaline. If you dig aggressive beats paired with dystopian feels, give this EP a spin. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself zoning out during work meetings afterward.
Oh, and here’s the kicker—I listened to this whole thing while stuck in traffic last week, and now I kinda wish my car could transform into a spaceship. Maybe that’s the real takeaway here. Space invaders unite!
