Klute - The Emperor's New Clothes

TOM WITHERS aka KLUTE returns with his fifth album (and his third on COMMERCIAL SUICIDE). Contender for album of the year, 'The Emperor's New Clothes' showcases the best of his D&B and Techno work to date. Album Description

very good

i think its def worth a listen and for all u klute fans heres a mix to an all klute set.
http://www.radiospankmusic.com/music/Radiospank%20klute%20mix%202008.mp3 November 13, 2008

TOP DRUM AND BASS MAN

Very good album.....I am probably one of the only Blackmen who listen to
Drum and Bass music but hey who cares. Klute is one of my favorite, I think he has out done my two other favorites: High Contrast and Goldie. August 2, 2008

Klute Shines

First let me say I was heavily tuned into the drum n bass music scene as a dj from years 2000-2004. During that period of time the heavy dark sound, along with fast innovative techy sounds dominated the scene. As I was phasing out of the "scene" around 2004 the sound started to become a little to "jmpy/candy raver/videogamey" for my tastes. Now that is not to say that this album is a throw back to a darker time. Rather it uniquely strikes a very thoughtful and fun balance between dark and light. The baselines on the Empereors new clothes are often forboding and heavy, without sounding like they are trying to be evil. Furthermore he uses many "lighter/airy" sounds to juxtapose the darker elements, creating a very unique and mature listening experience. Having been out of the scene for such a long time this album is quite refreshing! Thanks for reading. July 7, 2008

Where is the bassline...?

Not sure I like where drum and bass is going, at least when it comes to CD's like this from well-respected people, like Klute, in the drum and bass scene. The genre is called 'drum and bass'. However, this CD is nothing but sped up snare drums to an unthoughtful, unoriginal, jazzy background sound in the style of LTJ Bukem (Bukem is better in when it comes to jazzy DnB). The people in the clubs in Europe would look like they drank 4 pots of coffee if they danced to the snare drum -- but you don't dance to the snares, you dance to the bassline... and this CD is definitely lacking. April 4, 2008

Klute simply

kills it. This entire CD is excellent. Support this artist and buy his album. Buy ALL his albums. Nicely done. February 26, 2008

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