a1 Mandragora (Part 1) b1 Mandragora (Part 2) --- Low-end blessed, heavyweight Dub Techno piece from the top drawer of a rather well known, but perhaps deliberately shy producer. Hand stamped and individually sealed in a simple yet rather beautiful fashion, this is arresting steppers business, no doubt. The cut, performed with all the soul and depth you expect from Dubplates & Mastering, is super loud and as heavy as required for all man-sized playing out needs. Observed through the vapour trails of the downbeat side to Basic Channel, the advanced sound system research of Chain Reaction and Echospace's afterswell - consider this as something of a two-movement love letter to august Berlin rhythm chambers - heavily aromatic, opiated but still trudging rhythm and grace - enveloping bass, heady atmosphere, excellent.