Drum ‘n’ bass prodigy, Sub Focus, steps out of his comfort zone to deliver a glorious genre-spanning EDM album that clearly establishes his skills as a multi-faceted producer. His repertoire on this album ranges from dubstep, to catchy indie-house, to big room floor stompers. Douwma also dabbles with UK garage and funky basslines. Outstanding top lines and melodies add a more accessible dimension to the album, as Douwma enlists the services of leading vocalists such as Alpines, Foxes and Alex Claire. Before the legacy fans cry foul, I should mention that Douwma also serves up a healthy dose of his trademark drum ‘n’ bass on tracks like ‘Eclipse’, ‘Safe In Sound’ and ‘You Make It Better’. In fact, ‘Eclipse’, along with, of course, the previously released smash hit ‘Tidal Wave’, might just be the stand out track on this album. Overall, in an industry that is growing increasingly stale and commercial, ‘Torus’ is a breath of fresh air; a wonderful and enthralling journey that, in my opinion, firmly establishes Douwma as one of the best producers in the business today.

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