High Contrast – If We Ever b/w Pink Flamingos

High Contrast – If We Ever b/w Pink Flamingos

One of the defining liquid drum & bass releases of the 2000s, If We Ever sees High Contrast at the peak of his melodic, emotionally driven sound. Released on the legendary Hospital Records label, the single combines euphoric production, soulful vocals, and rolling breakbeats in a way that helped bring liquid funk further into the electronic music mainstream.

The title track, featuring the unmistakable voice of Diane Charlemagne, is widely regarded as one of High Contrast’s signature recordings. Built around warm piano melodies, uplifting string arrangements, and shimmering production, the track perfectly balances dancefloor energy with emotional depth - an approach that became central to the Hospital Records sound of the era.

On the flip side, Pink Flamingos offers a deeper and more groove-focused contrast, driven by crisp percussion, layered atmospherics, and High Contrast’s trademark polished production style. Together, both tracks showcase why Lincoln Barrett became one of the most respected and influential producers in modern drum & bass.

A standout release from the golden era of liquid D&B, this single remains essential for collectors, DJs, and fans of melodic electronic music.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. If We Ever

Side B

1. Pink Flamingos