• (PRESALE 6/8/26) Mantis 1920 (2xVINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - TECHNO/DEEP *NEW*
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Forest Drive West

(PRESALE 6/8/26) Mantis 1920 (2xVINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

(PRESALE 6/8/26) Mantis 1920 (2xVINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

$ 36.90 USD
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Description

Forest Drive West
Mantis 1920 LP 2x12"

Delsin Records
DSR/MTS1920

Format: 2x12inch Vinyl
Release: 08.06.2026

TRACKLIST
01:     Latent
02:     Circuit
03:     Bias
04:     Uromastyx (With Patrick Russell)
05:     Tensor
06:     Node
07:     Vector
08:     Plane (With Db1)

Forest Drive West returns to Mantis with a double pack of crooked, finely chiseled rhythms and porous, tactile atmospherics. Hovering comfortably between the distinct energies of drum & bass and techno, Joe Baker has helped define the creative upsurge in crossover tempos and tones with a practice that focuses on mood and presence rather than genre tropes. His first releases appeared 10 years ago on influential labels like Livity Sound, Rupture and Hidden Hawaii. He reconvenes on Mantis after delivering the first release for the Delsin series back in 2020. The scope across these eight new tracks is steeped in Baker's trademark restraint and subtlety, but equally he explores a broad scope of energies and tempos. From ambient, spacious downtempo and slow-motion, heavily dubbed drum mantras through to crisp, techy drum funk and dancehall-coded swagger, the range within the distinctive Forest Drive West sound is more versatile than ever. It's a range cemented further by the guest appearances on the album, as Patrick Russell comes on board for snarling, D&B-coded workout 'Uromastyx' and DB1 lends his chops to mesmerising closing breakbeat trip 'Planes'. Exquisite sound design with a mysterious streak binds these various approaches together. With club impact matched by spatial immensity, Mantis 1920 furthers the surefooted, intentional sound Baker has been shaping out as Forest Drive West for the past decade.

  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Genre: TECHNO/DEEP
  • Format Type: 2LP

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

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  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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