Original Lab review: Huge track right here. When I first heard "Midnight Request Line," I put it on loop and zoned out to it for hours. The intoxicating melody and sinister bass transformed me into a total bass fiend. I tried to find more dubstep (shout to Mathhead for hooking it up) that I could get into - but I couldn't get this one out of my system. I knew then I was hooked - on the subway, at the Lab - I couldn't get enough of this new crack. It reminded me of the freshness and hardness that once was in the old days of drum and bass - but Skream had modernized it, taking the best elements of d&b (BASS!), infusing it with dubby sci-fi shit and that thuggy half-time bounce to drive the bass heads crazy. I later found out that this is apparently an anthem in the dubstep/grime scene from '05, but still thoroughly rocks the scene hard - and it's clear to see why. Those infectious synth melodies and seething bass combined with the neck-breaking kick/gunshot/snare combo make this an absolute killer. B-Side features "I" - more dark, rugged shit from Skream. Step to this. black 12" vinyl pressing UK import limited edition original release year: 2005 music label: Tempa 2026 reviewed by snackmaster 05/2006
