Decidedly ambient and minimal first disc in a set of two on this beautifully packaged double CD. Soundscapes and glitches fused with with fragments of sounds, the experience of incompleteness of these fragments gives the composition an overall sinsiter feeling. The distinct feeling that something bad has happened… This music requires your complete attention. If… Continue reading Coti, Lido Lato [Poeta Negra – PN25, 2004]
Tag: 2004
Dirge, Fountain EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN005, 2004]
There’s a decidedly analogue feeling to the start of Dirge’s Fountain EP the fifth offering on Adim – Moulin005. In the “Hidden Track” the feeling is enhanced by the live sounding drums, guitars and unprocessed vocal, however there’s a lonely sounding violin involved as well in this melancholic track. “Casio (Early Version)” is a minute… Continue reading Dirge, Fountain EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN005, 2004]
Atone, Un Jour EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN006, 2004]
Un Jour EP is the name of Moulin 006 and that would be the sixth release on Adim. Atone delivers 5 tracks of high-quality electronic music stretching from dreamesque soundscapes to rhythmic complexity. The EP opens up with “Partir” with a sparkling melody reminiscent of the rising sun a beautiful summer’s day just after you’ve… Continue reading Atone, Un Jour EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN006, 2004]
Propergol y Colargol, Charly Roger. Charly Roger. Songs for Fuzzycandy LP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN007, 2004]
The seventh release on Adim is brought to you by Propergol y Colargol. Their album entitled “Charly Roger. Songs for fuzzycandy LP” is Moulin007 it’s great. “No Particular Destination” sets of in a beatless and dark direction. “Il Covo Club” adds some structure to the sonic picture and its understated beats are decidedly glitchy. “Aunties… Continue reading Propergol y Colargol, Charly Roger. Charly Roger. Songs for Fuzzycandy LP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN007, 2004]
Deadbeat, Something Borrowed, Something Blue [~scape – SC21, 2004]
Just like on Deadbeat’s previous album on ~scape “Wild Life Documentaires” we’re talking of e-dub of the highest order and the production techniques are perfected. Some like and some don’t. I still think it’s simply masterful!
Harpagès, Simple Visions [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN004, 2004]
Simple Visions is the name of the latest release on the Adim label, it’s moulin 004 produced by Harpagès. They deliver a single track stretching some 28 minutes creating an amazing atmosphere with clearly cinematic characteristics. The visual associations are direct and enter as soon as you start playing the track, so its title “Simple… Continue reading Harpagès, Simple Visions [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN004, 2004]
Somatic Responses, Adverts [Component – COM112, 2004]
It is all about dirty breaks and heavily distorted soundscapes what did you expect? It’s Somatic Responses we’re talking about after all! “Adverts” is a double CD out on the hard-hitting Component Records packed to the brim with Somatic Responses and may I add not for the fainthearted. As is often the case for me,… Continue reading Somatic Responses, Adverts [Component – COM112, 2004]
Endorphins, Discipline [Eat This Records – ETR11, 2004]
Finally, after what seemed an eternity, the long, long wait for Endorphins album on Eat This surfaces. You get 8 tracks of beautifully constructed nostalgic beats, warm basslines and if you’re lucky a 3,5-inch floppy disk or if you’re even luckier an insanely limited 3-inch CDR… So was it worth the wait? There’s no doubt… Continue reading Endorphins, Discipline [Eat This Records – ETR11, 2004]
Cathode, Special Measures [Expanding Records – EVA5:03, 2004]
The first Expanding album to see the light of day in 2004 comes from Cathode and is entitled “Special Measures”. The ever so excellent artwork and packaging aside this album shows an Expanding Records’ in great shape. “Be red or yellow” starts off this album in a fairly analogue setting without giving up the glitch,… Continue reading Cathode, Special Measures [Expanding Records – EVA5:03, 2004]
Depth Affect, Mesquin EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN003, 2004]
The third release from Adim (that would be Autres Directions In Music for the ones who hasn’t red the two previous reviews here at ED one of the last outposts of contemporary electronic music in Stockholm.) is a hip-hop based excursion courtesy of Depth Affect. They really make the best description of their music themselves:… Continue reading Depth Affect, Mesquin EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN003, 2004]