Myrza, All You Can Eat [Delikatessen Records – PLATE6, 2003]

The sixth offering from the ever-impressing Delikatessen label. The sixth plate is like the previous servings a 10″ the artwork and packaging is as brilliant as ever. The artists Myrza deliver “Lylt”, “Taksi” and “Lescal” three superbly composed tracks, they all contain cleverly constructed beats and the 10″ is really focused on the rhythmical side… Continue reading Myrza, All You Can Eat [Delikatessen Records – PLATE6, 2003]

Esem, Serial Human [Merck – MERCK014, 2003]

The second full-lenght album produced by the talented Esem and released by Merck. “Serial Human” is decidedly more up-tempo than the last album (Enveloped reviewed in 2002), drawing heavily on techno, house and especially electro without becoming generic whatsoever. The twelve tracks on “Serial Human” displays a darker and more intense musical side of Esem… Continue reading Esem, Serial Human [Merck – MERCK014, 2003]

EU, Mandarines [Delikatessen Records – PLATE7, 2003]

EU on Delikatessen what can you say? With out a doubt a worthy follow-up to the mysterious Myrza release. Not as intense beats programming, but excellent down-tempo bass-filled electronica bearing EU’s analogue sounding trademark.There are four tracks on the 10″ ranging from the hallow yet solid beats and quirky melody in the forward moving opening… Continue reading EU, Mandarines [Delikatessen Records – PLATE7, 2003]

Adam Johnson, Chigliak [Merck – MERCK016, 2003]

Although he’s already had some releases Mr Johnson’s music was completely unknown to me until I received my copy of ON Records compilation 002 and heard his excellent contribution “Boungy”. I’ve been waiting for his first full-length release for some time now and finally here it is. The 16 track CD is entitled “Chigliak and… Continue reading Adam Johnson, Chigliak [Merck – MERCK016, 2003]

Lackluster, Showcase [Merck – MERCK015, 2003]

A more than aptly named album by the Lackluster and don’t get it wrong this is a share show of force. There’re 19 tracks ranging from world class electronica, to old-school sounding electronics and beyond. In the warm melodic vein of things the number two “LL7 01/10/00”, number fifteen “mes 19/10/99” and number sixteen “11/11/99”… Continue reading Lackluster, Showcase [Merck – MERCK015, 2003]

Xela, For Frosty Mornings and Summer Nights [Neo Ouija – NEO18LP, 2003]

Excellent full-length album by Xela released some time ago on the ever-impressive Neo Ouija label. The album starts of with “Afraid of Monsters” with its sweet melody and really warm sounding basslines, which by the way also is the common denominator for this album. A high-pitched rim-shot leads in the second track alongside harmonica like… Continue reading Xela, For Frosty Mornings and Summer Nights [Neo Ouija – NEO18LP, 2003]