Spin This Shit Volume 01: A Gabber Odyssey That Still Bangs
If you’ve ever found yourself craving the raw, untamed energy of hardcore electronic music, Spin This Shit Volume 01 by Various is the kind of album that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Released in 2004 under the Hardcore Blasters label outta Italy, this beast of a record dives headfirst into the chaotic worlds of hardcore and gabber. It’s not just an album—it’s a full-on assault on your senses, stitched together with love (and maybe a little bit of mania) by DJ D, who wears multiple hats as arranger, mixer, and mastering wizard.
The tracklist reads like a fever dream of relentless beats and wild experimentation. With contributions from artists like Isomen, D. Buffoni, and M. Tessarollo, it’s clear this isn’t just some random collection of tunes. Tracks like “Solo” and “Fuck Everybody” stick out for different reasons—but they both slap hard enough to leave a mark.
Take “Solo,” for instance. Right off the bat, it hits you with this pulsating bassline that feels like it’s trying to escape the speakers. The kick drum? Pure jackhammer vibes. But what makes “Solo” unforgettable is its hypnotic simplicity—no frills, no overthinking, just a stripped-down banger designed to make your chest rattle. You can almost picture sweaty crowds losing their minds to this one at underground raves back in the day. It’s got that timeless quality where even years later, it still sounds fresh—or maybe we’re just nostalgic for when music felt more dangerous.
Then there’s “Fuck Everybody.” Yeah, the title alone says a lot, but wait till you hear it. This track takes gabber’s signature aggression and cranks it up another notch. The distorted kicks hit so hard they could probably knock down a wall, while the screeching synths sound like someone took a chainsaw to a keyboard—and we mean that in the best way possible. What really sticks with me here is how unapologetic it feels. There’s no attempt to soften the blow or cater to mainstream tastes; it’s pure, unfiltered chaos. And honestly? Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
While every track brings something unique to the table—from the eerie vibes of “Face Of Pain (DJ D Remix)” to the high-octane madness of “Underground Flight”—what ties everything together is the sheer passion behind it all. You can tell DJ D and co. weren’t just phoning it in; they were crafting something visceral, something that would stand the test of time.
But here’s the thing about Spin This Shit Volume 01: it’s not for everyone. If you’re looking for chill background music to sip coffee to, this ain’t it. This is the kind of album that demands your attention, whether you want to give it or not. Listening to it feels like stepping into a time machine back to the early 2000s, when gabber was still carving out its niche and breaking rules left and right.
And hey, maybe that’s why it works so well today. In a world where algorithms dictate playlists and genres blend into mush, this album reminds us of a time when music had teeth. So if you’re ready to dive into something loud, messy, and unforgettable, spin this shit. Just don’t blame us if your neighbors start complaining.
Final thought? Hardcore will never die—but albums like this might just keep it alive forever.
