Jungle Vines by Various – A Wild Ride Through Jungle and D&B Vibes
Alright, so let me tell ya about this little gem I stumbled across the other day: Jungle Vines. It’s one of those albums that just kinda sneaks up on you. Released back in 2013 under the Equestrian Hype label (yeah, I know, random name), it's a mixtape-style mashup of jungle and drum 'n bass tracks from various artists. And honestly? It slaps harder than I expected.
The mastering creds go to Mallard Puddleduck—like, what kind of name is that? But hey, whoever they are, they did a bang-up job because these tunes sound crisp as hell. The album has four tracks total: “Zero G,” “Into The Skies,” “Give In,” and the title track “Jungle Vines.” Not a massive playlist, but man, does it pack a punch.
Let me break down two tracks that really stuck with me. First off, there’s “Zero G.” This thing hits like a caffeine rush at 3 AM. The beat drops so fast you almost don’t see it coming, and then BAM—you’re floating. Like, literally weightless. There’s this weird glitchy synth line running through it that feels like your brain's short-circuiting in the best way possible. You can tell whoever made this was having FUN making it. It’s chaotic but smooth, messy but clean—all at once. Hard to explain, but easy to vibe to.
Then there’s “Jungle Vines” itself—the title track. If “Zero G” is like floating in space, this one’s more like hacking your way through an actual jungle. Think dense layers of percussion, growling basslines, and these eerie atmospheric pads that make you feel like something’s watching you from the shadows. Honestly, it reminds me of being chased by invisible monsters in a video game—it’s stressful but thrilling AF. Every time I hear it, I picture vines whipping past my face while I sprint for my life. Weird visual, yeah, but that’s how music should be, right? Memorable enough to paint pictures in your head.
Oh, and shoutout to whoever designed the cover art too—it’s simple but fits perfectly with the vibe. Kinda looks like neon creepers wrapping around a speaker or something. Props.
So yeah, Jungle Vines isn’t gonna change your life or anything, but it’s solid proof that even smaller labels can drop fire when they want to. Plus, who doesn’t love some good old-school jungle mixed with modern D&B flair? It’s nostalgic without trying too hard, which is always refreshing.
Random thought though—why do all these electronic producers use bird-related aliases? Mallard Puddleduck? Equestrian Hype? Are we auditioning for Animal Planet over here? Food for thought.
Anyway, if you’re into beats that slap and vibes that transport you somewhere wild, give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up lost in the jungle—or outer space.
