Various Artists, Multicast Presents Further Obliq Perspectives [K2o – K2O14, 2002]

A lovely, lovely opening track on this eight track 12″ by Multicast et al released on k2o and it is Multicast doing the honors with “Spitfire”. Starting of with a lonely acoustic guitar and a beautiful build-up adding choirs and basslines creating one of this year’s most beautiful pieces of music. Crix Madine treats us… Continue reading Various Artists, Multicast Presents Further Obliq Perspectives [K2o – K2O14, 2002]

Folie, _misspass [Mitek – mitek4cd, 2002]

The debut CD by Folie released on Mitek it is a well-balanced collection comprising of 12 tracks. They’re overall down-tempo and with attention to detail in sound and melody. Track 4 “Stiltje” got a dubby feel alongside some glitchier elements and foremost an amplitude of melancholic melody it is a top-class tune! Directly following is… Continue reading Folie, _misspass [Mitek – mitek4cd, 2002]

Håkan Lidbo, 06.10.60 [Mitek – mitek5cd, 2002]

A musical collage of sorts, 6 tracks à 10 minutes each and all interconnected to give 60 minutes of continuous playtime, hence the title “06.10.60”. It’s already known that Håkan Lidbo is a man of many talents and it doesn’t seem to be any field in the electronic music sphere he doesn’t produce or put… Continue reading Håkan Lidbo, 06.10.60 [Mitek – mitek5cd, 2002]

Claudia Bonarelli, Everything Happens Only a Certain Number of Times [Mitek – mitek6cd, 2002]

Mitek’s sixth CD “Everything Happens Only a Certain Number of Times” is a full-length album CD release by yet another debutant: Claudia Bonarelli. And no matter if it’s the given name or not there’re 10 tracks of glitch filled dub tech. Definitely leaning towards the dubbier side of the spectrum. Did I mention glitch, because… Continue reading Claudia Bonarelli, Everything Happens Only a Certain Number of Times [Mitek – mitek6cd, 2002]

Various Artists, MD2 [Merck – MD2, 2002]

Five tracks by as many artists on Merck originally released on n5MD as a part of the MD2 compilation. Featured artists are: Proem, L’usine ICL, Jvox, Tim Koch and Spark “Laid back off” by Proem features his cut-up treatment and some interesting choices in sounds, creating a dubby feeling to this track and beats are… Continue reading Various Artists, MD2 [Merck – MD2, 2002]

Proem, 2 = 1 [Merck – PM, 2002]

2 = 1 features six tracks by Proem and is released on Merck. Two of the songs are taken form his full-length albums “Negative”, two other are taken from his n5md release “Among Others” and two are new. “Binary+bored” is besides being cleverly named a beatless intro and a track with haunting sounds and plenty… Continue reading Proem, 2 = 1 [Merck – PM, 2002]

Lowfish, Maintain the Tension [Suction Records – SUCTION014, 2002]

A six track EP of that trademarked quirky, electronic sound that is: Lowfish. Undiluted drum machine patterns and an acute sense of melody in combination with simplicity create enjoyable collection of tracks. There’s one track in particular that craves attention it’s “flakmot” by far the best track with the playful bassline, dry dynamic beat programming… Continue reading Lowfish, Maintain the Tension [Suction Records – SUCTION014, 2002]

Lusine ICL, Iron City [Hymen / Mad Monkey Records – ¥721/MMR08, 2002]

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]

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]