14 January 2002

01. Euphoria [383kb]
02. Suicide [418kb]
03. Deep Impact [378kb]

Another slice of Norwegian d'n'b ice slides its way into the UK this winter with Certificate 18's new Scandinavian imports Future Prophecies.
Richard Animashaun Thomas & Tony Anthun are the duo who have worked as DJs and jazz musicians all over the world, releasing records on Subtitles, Boombox and Kickin'. Now their dual-purpose sonic assault, combining a distinct musical prowess and rugged dancefloor know-how, has produced this three track EP… which may well turn out to be another Certificate 18 rare classic…

Future Prophecies' organic, almost virtuoso production style is evident on the widescreen opener, 'Euphoria'. The beats skips between a full and half-speed d'n'b break, washed out with sweeping synths, superimposed with gently-measure flute licks and all tied together by an eastern-flavoured vocal.
'Suicide' ventures further into the darkside - built around a dreamy sample of Nicolette from Massive Attack's classic 'Protection' Album: it's the standout moment on the EP, but also the reason why this release is destined to be something of a rarity. The deep sound of downtempo Bristol fuses sublimely with scatty beats while the keys add a tension that infuses Nicolette's vocal with new intensity.
Parting shot 'Deep Impact' toughens up, rumbles along and bares its teeth - Future Prophecies showing their harder-edged dancefloor side in sharp contrast to the more cerebral workings of the first two-tracks.

Get it while you can, because it may not be around for long…