Good Looking are responsible for some of the finest moments in drum n bass history and this atmospheric roller from 93 is up there with the best.

As with all the best tunes from the era, it’s simple but hugely effective, combining otherworldly atmospherics and pads with a tough rollin’ amen and a wall of sub bass.

Originally released as Tayla with Bukem getting production credits and later re-released as LTJ Bukem & Tayla.

LTJ Bukem & Tayla – Bang The Drums

This was the 3rd release on LTJ Bukem’s legendary Good Looking imprint, it came out around early 1993 and to this day I can still remember the first time it graced my ears. In those days, tapes recorded at raves did the rounds at school (I was only 15!) and a recording of Randall at The Edge dropped into my hands (I ripped the tape years ago and MP3s are available here). The whole tape just totally blew me away and led to my now nearly 20 year long obsession with drum n bass.

It’s Bukem himself behind the controls on this one, it’s fairly simple but hugely effective – a lush wee amen roller built around a simple Juan Atkins loop. A written description doesn’t really do it any justice so sit back, press play and let the music do the talking.

Apollo Two – Atlantis (I Need You) (LTJ Bukem Remix)

And while we’re on the nostalgia tip – here’s the original Juan Atkins track that it samples

Juan Atkins & Marty Bonds/Reel by Real – Surkit