Amon Tobin .............. Permutations

Although Amon Tobin uses mostly samples in his music, he is not just another DJ turned studio master. This man actually knows what he's doing! At first glance, one may feel most comfortable calling his music Drum 'n Bass; however, the range he displays is well beyond that. For those unfamiliar with his work, the 1998 cerebral feast Permutations could serve as a definitive introduction to his music. It is tinged with jazzy rhythms and dark landscapes that is bound to satisfy the sophisticated music lover.