“Out of Context” sees Mint debuting on Rednetic Recordings and in that sense the title is grossly misleading, because the seven tracks enclosed on the EP fits Rednetic like snug driving glove. Mint delivers eigth tracks of his trademarked high-quality sounding productions, not lacking much in the beats department and with beautiful warm melodies filled… Continue reading Mint, Out of Context [Rednetic – RN008, 2006]
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Various Artists, Polyphonic Petals [Bitlab Records – BITCDR003, 2006]
Bitlab Records, home of Soutien Gorge brings you the quality packed compilation “Polyphonic Petals”. After two consecutive releases by the in-house artists they’ve gathered 14 tracks by almost as many artists on a lovely jewel cased CD. This whole high-standard compilation is a testament to an as obvious as it is overlooked fact, there’s really… Continue reading Various Artists, Polyphonic Petals [Bitlab Records – BITCDR003, 2006]
Fujasaki, HCA [Artificial Songs – ASC002, 2006]
“HCA” is the title of Fujasaki’s second full-length album on Artificial Songs a sub label to Swedish label Sudd. Fujasaki has also made numerous contributions to the ongoing series of compilations on the very same label. The third compilation entitled “Sudd Autumn Collection 04” was released and subsequently reviewed in 2004. On “HCA” Fujasaki continues… Continue reading Fujasaki, HCA [Artificial Songs – ASC002, 2006]
Christ, Vernor Vinge [Benbecula – BEN017, 2006]
“Vernor Vinge” is an exclusive 12-inch release by Benbecula featuring their artist Christ. The artist in question (still bizarrely named) is definitely one of Benbecula’s strongest shining stars and let there be no doubt that it is well deserved! Christ’s output this far has been outstanding and his status as recording artist is beyond being… Continue reading Christ, Vernor Vinge [Benbecula – BEN017, 2006]
Syntaks, Awakes [Benbecula – BEN032, 2006]
“Awakes” is Syntaks’ debut album recently released by Benbecula (MAY 2006). An well-produced album, however is also yet another release with a to say the least, heavy slant towards what seems to be the ever-growing acoustic aspects of electronica. “Awakes” is a ten track long album where acoustic guitars and vocal elements incorporated in almost… Continue reading Syntaks, Awakes [Benbecula – BEN032, 2006]
Talking Makes No Sense, Surroundings [Benbecula – BEN517, 2006]
After Benbecula’s massive 13 disc Minerals’ series they press on with hectic release schedule. The current and upcoming releases contain regular albums as well as a limited number of releases taken from the Minerals’ series. Talking Makes No Sense‘s “Surroundings” is one of those releases (MAR 2006), it’s a nine track long album consisting of… Continue reading Talking Makes No Sense, Surroundings [Benbecula – BEN517, 2006]
Transfolmer, Electric Air [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 10, 2006]
In Transfolmer’s “Electric Air” the acoustic outings of October Man Recordings gets stretched to the limit and most likely well beyond my personal taste. But all is not lost there’re are some surprises in store and a healthy dose of beats, breaks, bass and electronics can be detected in quite a few of the compositions.… Continue reading Transfolmer, Electric Air [October Man Recordings – OCTOBER MAN 10, 2006]
Statskcartsa, Untie EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT027, 2006]
Another new signing for Boltfish that goes by the name: Statskcartsa. The Untie EP is a six track remix EP featuring “April 21st” an original track by Statskcartsa and five remixes. It would seem like Boltfish in likeness with many others have opted for a slightly different musical path this time around. “April 21st” dwells… Continue reading Statskcartsa, Untie EP [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT027, 2006]
Loveless/Hatchelt, The Tandem Series 3 [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT028, 2006]
Two new debuts for Boltfish that goes by the name: Loveless and Hatchelt. On what is the third instalment in a series of split releases aptly entitled “The Tandem Series”. The concept is simple enough two artists co-habiting the same release. Loveless’ “Luh” does not hide the influences and the distorted carpet of sounds can… Continue reading Loveless/Hatchelt, The Tandem Series 3 [Boltfish Recordings – BOLT028, 2006]
Miller + Fiam, Modern Romance [Expanding Records – ECD24:06, 2006]
“Modern Romance” is even more acoustic sounding than Expanding’s previous album release: Modern Institute’s “Excellent Swimmer” (MAR 2006). The current release “Modern Romance” by Miller + Fiam is a surprisingly conventional sounding yet highly jazz influenced album. The overall setting is very low-key and the productions are delicately put together, where slow ultra-light beats picked… Continue reading Miller + Fiam, Modern Romance [Expanding Records – ECD24:06, 2006]