Cenik, Lies EP [Isophlux – ISO025EP, 2001]

“Lies” is the other out of two 12″ released by Cenik on the American Isophlux imprint (this far). We’re talking about trademark Funcken brothers’ stuff the difference being if any that this leans rather heavily towards the down tempo side of things, with ultra deep basslines and plenty of crunchiness. As always it’s very nice… Continue reading Cenik, Lies EP [Isophlux – ISO025EP, 2001]

Cenik, Secret EP [Isophlux – ISO015EP, 2001]

The third alias used by the very talented and personal favorites of mine (as you might have guessed if you’re a recurring visitor to Electronic Desert’s review section): the Funcken brothers alias Funckarma alias Quench. And with this 12″, the new pseudonym was not a secret to be kept for very long because there is… Continue reading Cenik, Secret EP [Isophlux – ISO015EP, 2001]

Arovane, Cycliph [DIN – AROVANE5, 2002]

“Tabl F” sets of this four-track 12″ entitled “Cycliph” released by din and produced by Arovane. It starts off with contour-like beats and intriguing tempo shifts fused with delicate melodies creating contrast. Along the progression of the track the beats are solidified, ending the track as the sole remaining element. Good stuff. Soundscapes and glitchy… Continue reading Arovane, Cycliph [DIN – AROVANE5, 2002]

Arovane, Icol Diston [din – AROVANE2, 1998]

Sweet, sweet music on this excellent 12″ on din and produced by Arovane. “Icol Diston” was released in 1998 on the influential din imprint. It starts off with a 18 second intro before the crown “yua:e” moves into full effect, relentlessly pushing forward by the driving beats and the sonic structures, pure bliss, together with… Continue reading Arovane, Icol Diston [din – AROVANE2, 1998]

While, Even [Chocolate Ind. – CHLT021CD, 2000]

What an excellent album this is! On “Even” While continues the sound developped on the equal excellent Lock EP also on Chocolate Industries. You get nice beats programming, beautiful melodies and rather interesting choices of sounds together creating simply brilliant tracks with just a hint of melancholy. It’s reminiscent of the musical ideas of the… Continue reading While, Even [Chocolate Ind. – CHLT021CD, 2000]

While, Slip [Chocolate Ind. – CHLT019CD, 2000]

Another nice offering from Chocolate Industries and While is the mini-album “Slip”. Cant’ really get my head around the catalogue numbers, because this release is supposed to have been released after the excellent “Even” album, but it has the catalogue number 019 whereas the Even album got 021. Never mind that out of the eight… Continue reading While, Slip [Chocolate Ind. – CHLT019CD, 2000]

Vs_price, < calin > minette_ [Expanding Records – ECD11:02, 2003]

Unstoppable Expanding Records second full-length release for 2003 and the first one was Vessels’ excellent “Dreaming in Pairs” reviewed here earlier this year. Vs_price who previously made a talked about contribution to the Bip-Hop Generation v.4 compilation now releases his first full-length album. It is an eight-track album and it is taking Expanding in a… Continue reading Vs_price, < calin > minette_ [Expanding Records – ECD11:02, 2003]

Spark, The Robotic Girl Next Door [n5MD – MD109, 2003]

You just got to like a record with a title like Spark’s debut album on n5MD and in addition it’s a regular digi-pack CD, so it’s far more accessible than usual. The sources of inspiration are probably as many as the tracks on this album and it’s not necessary a bad thing. However, at times… Continue reading Spark, The Robotic Girl Next Door [n5MD – MD109, 2003]

Quench, Punctuated [n5MD – MD112, 2003]

A definite soundtrack opening on this the latest Quench release “Punctuated” – a full-length album released on the somewhat strange and unusual MD format. The format is the trademark of US label n5MD and what an excellent release it is! “Punctuated” starts of with a beatless the soundtrack-like “nightshelf” the beautiful and emotional soundscapes lead… Continue reading Quench, Punctuated [n5MD – MD112, 2003]