Proem, No_carrier EP [Component – COM108, 2002]

If you’re already familiar with and appriciative of Proem’s work, such as the outstanding “Burnt Plate no.1” album on Hydrant or his “Negative” album on Merck then you’ll not be the least dissapointed of hearing this release. And if you’re not familiar with Proem’s work then the “no_carrier ep” strongly suggests that you should become… Continue reading Proem, No_carrier EP [Component – COM108, 2002]

Quench, A Journey into Electonix [U-cover – 002CD, 1999]

It was a while ago this album by Quench was released, in 1999 to be exact. It doesn’t matter it has stood the test of time in a striking manner. Quench unmisstakable take on electronic music shines through on this release as it does on all their releases. The album entitled “A Journey into Electonix”… Continue reading Quench, A Journey into Electonix [U-cover – 002CD, 1999]

Various Artists, Alba Absurdia [Alba Absurdia, 2002]

A compilation with a somewhat unknown origin, at least as far as the actual label releasing it goes. The “Alba Absurdia” compilation contains 20 tracks all in all, with varying styles, some tongue in cheek samples, which actually isn’t really my cup of tea, but there’re some really striking tracks and fairly experimental tracks as… Continue reading Various Artists, Alba Absurdia [Alba Absurdia, 2002]

Various Artists, Music Volume One and Two [Benbecula – BEN 015, 2002]

This Benbecula CD comprises two previously released 12″ compilations. As is often the case with vinyl releases they’re hard to come by and the “Music – volume one and two” is an excellent way of solving that problem. You’ll get a to say the least – competent compilation consisting of 14 tracks and as many… Continue reading Various Artists, Music Volume One and Two [Benbecula – BEN 015, 2002]

Stendec, Untitled [Static Caravan – VAN43, 2002]

Stendec from Expanding Records on Static Caravan! A lovely two-track see-through 7″, free of directions created artwork and all-around nice packaging. The guitar sample sets the analogue feel of “pyat” which is the first track on the single. The straight forward programmed beats and the choice of sounds to build melody works fine. The ending… Continue reading Stendec, Untitled [Static Caravan – VAN43, 2002]

Sierra Romeo, Nevel [FWD – FWD2001, 2000]

The first release on the Dutch [FWD label was honored to Arovane and this the second, to Sierra Romeo and the result was this four-track 12″. First up is “nevel” a sweet sounding track with sounds reminiscent of early tupilaq recordings. Which naturally is a good thing! It is followed by “carcass” a minimal, slightly… Continue reading Sierra Romeo, Nevel [FWD – FWD2001, 2000]

Christ, Pylonesque EP [Benbecula – BEN 016, 2002]

Wicked stuff from Christ on the benbecula label. This, the latest seven-track EP entitled “pylonesque ep”, is a structured piece of work, very much on the down-tempo side of things and with a melancholic touch. Starting of with “dream of the endless”, a track that compels you to listen and making it impossible to miss… Continue reading Christ, Pylonesque EP [Benbecula – BEN 016, 2002]

Peter Benisch, Benisch Tracks 1 [Eevo Lute Music & Technology, 2002]

A four track 12″ signed Peter Benisch that starts of with “Sabine’s song”. A sweet, sweet, sweet melody on a blueprint Benisch track, that is, the sounds and production bears his unmistakable insignia. Which would make it a sweet track and all and all that’s exactly what it is. The second track “Faster than light”… Continue reading Peter Benisch, Benisch Tracks 1 [Eevo Lute Music & Technology, 2002]

Quench, O.M. – X.H. [Inc.US – INC.US010, 2002]

Quench’s “O.M. – X.H.” release on Inc.Us is yet another strong release. With multiple releases on DUB, an album on U-cover and on Eat This they continue their musical mission. Their characteristic beats programming, acute sense of melodies and exceptional atmospheric constructions shine through as always. The 4-track 12″ starts off with beats as crunchy… Continue reading Quench, O.M. – X.H. [Inc.US – INC.US010, 2002]