Calibre – Thoughtless

Calibre – Thoughtless / Trip It

Released in 2007 on Digital Soundboy Recordings, Thoughtless / Trip It is a sought-after 12" from Irish drum & bass producer Calibre, catalogue SBOY010. The record pairs two distinctive productions from one of the most respected figures in the deeper, more soulful side of drum & bass, with "Thoughtless" on the A-side and "Trip It" on the AA-side.

"Thoughtless" is the centrepiece: a deep, atmospheric piece of drum & bass built around weighty bass, rolling percussion and Calibre's characteristically understated production style. The track had already generated considerable anticipation within the scene before its release, with contemporary DJs and listeners praising its deep sound and powerful low end.

The AA-side, "Trip It", provides a strong companion track, retaining Calibre's emphasis on groove, bass and finely controlled rhythm. Contemporary discussion around the release singled out the flip as an equally appealing part of the package, making this a genuine two-sided 12" rather than a record built around a single track.

The release arrived during an important period for Digital Soundboy, the label founded by Shy FX and T Power, and sits firmly within the late-2000s UK drum & bass scene. Calibre's productions from this era helped define the deeper and more musical end of the genre, connecting drum & bass with liquid funk, soulful bass music and the sophisticated sounds of labels such as Signature Recordings and Creative Source.

For collectors and DJs looking for classic 2000s drum & bass vinyl, Thoughtless / Trip It is an excellent example of Calibre's deep, detailed production style. The combination of atmospheric textures, rolling breaks and heavyweight bass makes SBOY010 a particularly appealing addition to collections covering liquid drum & bass, deep D&B, jungle and influential Digital Soundboy releases.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Thoughtless

Side AA

1. Trip It