On this MP3/CDR release from the Boltfish label, Cheju delivers four tracks of well-executed programming, melodic construction and quite a lot of atmosphere. The nostalgic factor is high, so is the production quality, high that is. The opening track “Shinchon” has qualities that any electronic music listener can appreciate. “Dragon head rock” builds along the… Continue reading Cheju, As the Leaves Turn [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT006, 2004]
Myrakaru, Tammetõru [Expanding Records – ECD16:04, 2004]
The latest full-length offering from Expanding, which release is immanent (Sep 2004) and is signed Myrakaru is entitled “Tammetõru”. It is yet another debut album on Expanding and it seems they’ve made yet another find. The CD contains 13 tracks of rhythmic excursions fused with beautiful melodies and basslines. Just what you would expect from… Continue reading Myrakaru, Tammetõru [Expanding Records – ECD16:04, 2004]
Myrakaru, Klutic Reso [Expanding Records – EVS4:04, 2004]
Number four in the second evs-series features the latest signing to Expanding: Myrakaru. You get well-composed rhythmic bliss in “Klutic Reso” and “Kimalnu” on yellow ultra-thick 7-inch vinyl packaged in thick opaque PVC with print. The b-side “Kimalnu” is also featured on their debut album “Tammetõru” soon out on Expanding (Sep 2004). It’s the evs-series,… Continue reading Myrakaru, Klutic Reso [Expanding Records – EVS4:04, 2004]
Bauri, Have No Fear [Expanding Records – EVS5:04, 2004]
Bauri releasing on Expanding a stroke of genius? Bauri re-assumes his release schedule with a fantastic contribution to the evs-series. Warm and lush and this time maybe downplaying the Hip-hop influences displayed on his latest New Speak release “Everything is going to be OK again” a bit. Regardless, Bauri delivers to gorgeous tracks “Have No… Continue reading Bauri, Have No Fear [Expanding Records – EVS5:04, 2004]
Ludvig Elblaus, Furious Styles [New Speak – NSPK005, 2004]
“Furious Styles” is a superb 6-track release by Ludvig Elblaus out on New Speak (Hey, whatever happened to EDr?) and also his first release as a solo artist. (As you may or may not know Ludvig Elblaus is exactly one half of Frank and Bill.) One recurring trade or pattern is Elblaus’ strong focus on… Continue reading Ludvig Elblaus, Furious Styles [New Speak – NSPK005, 2004]
Various Artists, Skåne Revisited [New Speak – NSPK004, 2004]
It should be a project doomed to fail, a 12 track remix compilation of the same unreleased song. But “Skåne Revisited” is all but a failure and it works like a charm. The fourth New Speak release is just that a compilation CD with twelve remixes of an unreleased Komp track from 1998. As it… Continue reading Various Artists, Skåne Revisited [New Speak – NSPK004, 2004]
Arovane, Lilies [CCO – TOWERBLOCK CD 20, 2004]
“Lilies” is a simply beautiful 9-track full-length release by Arovane out on City Centre Offices. You get it all: expert production of beats, warm lush sounds and just the right amount of melancholy. “Lilies” is a perfect follow-up to his first CCO album release namely “Tides” and Arovane is as impressive as ever.
Funckarma, Smizm EP [DUB Recordings – DUB30, 2004]
The supreme masters’ are back on vinyl as well as on DUB recordings. Complex beats, plenty of bass, as you would expect from the outstanding and untouchable Funckarma. A bit darker sounding this time around, but as with all their previous releases it is simply brilliant and it doesn’t get any better than this (well… Continue reading Funckarma, Smizm EP [DUB Recordings – DUB30, 2004]
Stendec, A study of ‘and’ [Expanding Records – ECD15:04, 2004]
Finally the long awaited Stendec album surfaces, and it was well worth the wait. On “A study of ‘and’” they sum up their production from the past four years. You’ll find their contribution to the first evs series, Static Caravan and our very own Electronic Desert Recordings too. You’ll find parts of their previous only… Continue reading Stendec, A study of ‘and’ [Expanding Records – ECD15:04, 2004]
Holkham, Komatta Saru [Expanding Records – ECD14:04, 2004]
An album released by the label that is synonumous with quality, both in music and artwork: Expanding Records. After starting releasing the second single series and introducing new artists on their label, that is, the artist Praveen and his debut evs3:03, Expanding present yet another new artist to their label: Holkham. However, Holkham has extensive… Continue reading Holkham, Komatta Saru [Expanding Records – ECD14:04, 2004]