A blinding full-length by L’usine ICL, apparently in great form, with releases to the left and right. Last reviewed here for his contribution to the excellent delikatessen imprint, but also for his contribution to the Hymen compilation “Masonic”. And not (just yet) reviewed 12″ releases on Hymen, Isophlux and Eat This. This time it is… Continue reading Lusine ICL, Iron City [Hymen / Mad Monkey Records – ¥721/MMR08, 2002]
Month: September 2002
Various Singles, The Condition of Muzak [Expanding Records – EVSC1:01, 2002]
“The Condition of Muzak” is a compilation based around Expanding’s evs 7-inch series. The series comprised of nine singles released in 2001 and each single was limited to 400 copies on coloured vinyl and in custom packaging and all contain exclusive tracks, featuring works of UK-based as well as International artists. Needless to say, most… Continue reading Various Singles, The Condition of Muzak [Expanding Records – EVSC1:01, 2002]
Esem, Enveloped [Defocus – FOC364CD, 2002]
After the delightful “Ikae” 12-inch release on Defocus in 2001, Esem returns with this full-length album entitled “Enveloped”. The 13 tracks contained on the CD version all contain brilliant beats programming, bass and beautiful melodies. The compositions are all strikingly well balanced. That is, Esem’s music isn’t at all to be categorized as minimal, but… Continue reading Esem, Enveloped [Defocus – FOC364CD, 2002]
Murcof, Martes [Leaf – BAY23V, 2002]
A very impressive album debut by Murcof released in May 2002 on the Leaf label, it’s a double pack 12″ and it contains 10 personal and equally beautiful tracks. Most noteworthy is naturally the use of elements such as various string and other musical instruments usually associated with classic music and not forgetting the live… Continue reading Murcof, Martes [Leaf – BAY23V, 2002]
Quench, EP [Aim Records – AIM07, 2001]
What, another Quench release from they year 2001? Yes, it’s true these two men seem pretty unstoppable! The Funcken brothers got me cornered and there just isn’t anyone outthere coming close to them, when it comes to putting crunchy beats together with mind altering melodies, melancholy and sheer beauty. This particular Aim release isn’t an… Continue reading Quench, EP [Aim Records – AIM07, 2001]
Ten and Tracer, Keylemon Reports [Inc.Us – INC.US006, 2001]
A very nice release from Ten and Tracer on Inc.Us, the vinyl section of the Belgian U-cover label. This six track 12″ contains a selection of warm and slightly melancholic compositions. You could quite easily come up with an association, music wise, but in all honesty that would be unfair to the artist and this… Continue reading Ten and Tracer, Keylemon Reports [Inc.Us – INC.US006, 2001]
Various Artists, Masonic [Hymen – ¥719, 2002]
Hymen is celebrating the fifth year of record label activities and what better way of celebrating than releasing a double CD? The “Masonic” contains all imaginable music from the electronic music field, exactly in the same manner as this versatile label has evolved during these years. You get it all, from the melancholic to the… Continue reading Various Artists, Masonic [Hymen – ¥719, 2002]
Benge, Meme Tunes [Expanding Records – ECD09:02, 2002]
Benge returns with his first album since 1999’s “Silicon Valleys” on the Belgian label Quatermass and follows last years brilliant 7″ “Baud and Unary” and the subsequent contribution to the “The Condition of Muzak” compilation CD on Expanding Records. As all great artists Benge has his very personal take on electronic analogue/digital music and he… Continue reading Benge, Meme Tunes [Expanding Records – ECD09:02, 2002]
Benge, Meme Tunes [Expanding Records – EVA1:02, 2002]
Please refer to the review of the CD version of this album. Vinyl tracklist: a1: adam – age loneliness a2: alpaca a3: a caped hero a4: faun six b1: urban b2: ajax goon b3: pica unit b4: eve’s escape valve
Proem, No_carrier EP [Component – COM108, 2002]
If you’re already familiar with and appriciative of Proem’s work, such as the outstanding “Burnt Plate no.1” album on Hydrant or his “Negative” album on Merck then you’ll not be the least dissapointed of hearing this release. And if you’re not familiar with Proem’s work then the “no_carrier ep” strongly suggests that you should become… Continue reading Proem, No_carrier EP [Component – COM108, 2002]