{"product_id":"aural-imbalance-fragile-shapes-printed-sleeve-colored-vinyl","title":"Aural Imbalance - Fragile Shapes [Printed Sleeve, Colored Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: SPTLP010\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 12 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jungle \/ Drum n Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe master of ambient soundscapes, intertwining authentic old school breakbeats with his inimitable style returns with a fresh album of choice cuts for the Spatial crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1 - Form of Defraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening the LP in his gloriously unique style, Aural Imbalance sets the tone with a powerfully ambient intro of padwork and delicately filtered breaks before dense, analogue old school breakbeats roar to life sending the track skyward. The sublime 808 bassline simmers beneath an ever-evolving soundscape of twinkling melodies and strings, the very essence of serenity captured in just under 7 minutes of audio bliss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA2 - Discreet Function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnveloping the listener with a warm blanket of silky ambience, Discreet Function soon jolts to life with a crunchy breakbeat that counteracts yet compliments the pads and myriad of delicious micro melodies so well, you wonder how it's possible to take such extremes and mix them down so expertly that our ears accept it as one. After a relatively brief breakdown the track rolls out before the breaks are snatched away at the death - capping off a quite unique composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB1 - Softlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight cymbals and delicate textures introduce us to Softlight, a track which sees Aural Imbalance guiding the listener through the clouds to a haven of gentle serenity where your troubles simply fade away, punctuated by a stunningly programmed and memorable Hot Pants break pattern, timid classic basslines and an overall plethora of sun-baked energy - perfect for the headphones and the record box - as always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB2 - Airwave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmensely old school vibes are immediately present in Airwave, with analogue breaks and succinct female vocal samples that mingle with echoing melodies and synthwork to create a beautifully flowing and unique slice of atmospheric gold. Additional breaks are fused into the mix as the track progresses, elevating the piece to the heights we have come to expect from Aural Imbalance, yet never cease to amaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC1 - Speed of Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle cymbals and filtered breaks open Speed of Light, before a crisp barrage of amen goodness descends and dominates proceedings - just as a good amen should! Programmed to perfection with an immensely danceable rolling pattern, the amens lead us through a sea of washing synths and delicate melodies, intertwining and frolicking in the mix, completing a charming and memorable piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC2 - Fading Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayful strings and a luscious 808 bassline play with sumptuous padwork in the intro to Fading Star, a track which sees Aural Imbalance capture the essence of 90's jungle and it's symbiotic relationship with atmospheric drum \u0026amp; bass perfectly. Developing throughout with an array of unassuming effects and a quietly moving vibe, Fading Star is the perfect addition to sets spanning the entire history of this music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD1 - Drifting Under Bright Skies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAural Imbalance resurrects the excellent break last featured on Spatial in his sublime track Surface Area, this time chopped and sliced to a different vibe, with kickdrums at the forefront and that fantastically crunchy snare deployed more sparingly. Shimmering padwork and light melodies dance across the mix throughout to leave us with a refreshingly unique and memorable track you won't be able to get enough of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 - Violet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting this fine LP of old school ambient breakbeat mastery, Aural Imbalance deploys Violet to see us out - a climactic-feeling romp that opens with quiet intent before launching the listener through cheery melodic tones and bustling soundscapes, sprinkled liberally with airy pads and fluttering micro melodies that zip and whoosh around thick analogue breakbeats. A fitting end to a thoroughly enjoyable album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWords by Chris Hayes (Spatial \/ Red Mist)\u003cbr\u003ecredits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks\u003cbr\u003eA1 Aural Imbalance - Form Of Defraction\u003cbr\u003eA2 Aural Imbalance - Discreet Function\u003cbr\u003eB1 Aural Imbalance - Softlight\u003cbr\u003eB2 Aural Imbalance - Airwave\u003cbr\u003eC1 Aural Imbalance - Speed Of Light\u003cbr\u003eC2 Aural Imbalance - Fading Star\u003cbr\u003eD1 Aural Imbalance - Drifting Under Bright Skies\u003cbr\u003eD2 Aural Imbalance - Violet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spatial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034124533916,"sku":"SPTLP010","price":33.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_28392e02-2046-444c-8024-8a2448de9669.jpg?v=1780838898","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/aural-imbalance-fragile-shapes-printed-sleeve-colored-vinyl","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}