Lost Society by Outsider: A Raw Dive into Drum n Bass Chaos
Alright, let’s get one thing straight—Outsider’s Lost Society isn’t here to hold your hand. Released in 2007 outta Malta on Peeled Tracks, this album slaps you awake with its unapologetic take on electronic drum n bass. It’s gritty, it’s raw, and damn if it doesn’t leave a mark.
First up, “48 Hours.” Holy crap, this track is like getting hit by a freight train that somehow sounds good. The beat drops so hard you’ll feel it in your bones, while the synths spiral outta control like they’re trying to escape their own rhythm. You remember this one because it doesn’t just play—it attacks. No chill vibes here, mate. If you’re looking for background music, nah, this ain’t it. This is front-and-center chaos that demands attention.
Then there’s “Were Young,” which flips the script but still punches just as hard. It starts off deceptively calm, lulling you into thinking it’s gonna be all soft and introspective. WRONG. About a minute in, the bassline kicks in like an adrenaline shot to the chest, and suddenly you’re not walking—you’re sprinting. The energy shift is nuts, and honestly? That contrast sticks with you. It’s like being tricked into running a marathon when you thought you were just stretching.
Now, I gotta say something weird about this album. Listening to it feels like staring at a broken mirror. Yeah, it’s fragmented and jagged, but somehow it shows you something real. Maybe too real. Like, who even makes music this intense from Malta? Seriously, what’s in the water over there?
So yeah, Lost Society. Not perfect, not polished, but unforgettable. And hey, maybe that’s the point.
