A more than aptly named album by the Lackluster and don’t get it wrong this is a share show of force. There’re 19 tracks ranging from world class electronica, to old-school sounding electronics and beyond. In the warm melodic vein of things the number two “LL7 01/10/00”, number fifteen “mes 19/10/99” and number sixteen “11/11/99”… Continue reading Lackluster, Showcase [Merck – MERCK015, 2003]
Tag: 2003
Xela, For Frosty Mornings and Summer Nights [Neo Ouija – NEO18LP, 2003]
Excellent full-length album by Xela released some time ago on the ever-impressive Neo Ouija label. The album starts of with “Afraid of Monsters” with its sweet melody and really warm sounding basslines, which by the way also is the common denominator for this album. A high-pitched rim-shot leads in the second track alongside harmonica like… Continue reading Xela, For Frosty Mornings and Summer Nights [Neo Ouija – NEO18LP, 2003]
Nynack, Pattern Errors [ON Records – ON103, 2003]
After releasing two outstanding compilations ON Records’ have just released (May 2003) “Error Patterns” a six-track EP by an artist called Nynack. This release does not have much in common musically with the earlier compilations and one reason for this is naturally that it is not a compilation it is an EP by a single… Continue reading Nynack, Pattern Errors [ON Records – ON103, 2003]
Various Artists, Seed Volume One [Seed Records – SEEDCD06, 2003]
Seed Records’ are releasing “Seed Volume One” a CD compilation featuring their entire live roster and some of their forthcoming releases. A total of twelve tracks by electronic household names such as Ardission, Digitonal and label runners Posthuman as well as new fresh and unheard talent. I suppose the compilation is meant to be a… Continue reading Various Artists, Seed Volume One [Seed Records – SEEDCD06, 2003]
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]
Vs_price, < calin > minette_ [Expanding Records – EVA3:02, 2003]
Please refer to the review of the CD version of this album. Vinyl tracklist: a1: eponge a2: hanta a3: palm a4: bretelle b1: matic02 b2: outrageous b3: pass b4: dither
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]
Frank and Bill, Ma0x [Merck – MERCK FB, 2003]
The duo is adding to their release list with this second release, the first ever was naturally “Viva Fab!” as FAB on our very own Electronic Desert Recordings. They also appear on the newly released (Feb 2003) compilation CD Sand Waves Sector One also on Electronic Desert Recordings. Solid beats, nicely played bassline and a… Continue reading Frank and Bill, Ma0x [Merck – MERCK FB, 2003]
Proem, Standard Naming Convention [n5MD – MD110, 2003]
Lovely see-through 7-inch from n5MD featuring Proem on one side and Lackluster’s remix effort on the other. “Standard Naming Convention” is a warm beat-filled atmospheric track with some really nice drum programming and choice of sounds. The track is house influenced without falling in to the obvious traps and reminiscent of L’Usine’s take on things.… Continue reading Proem, Standard Naming Convention [n5MD – MD110, 2003]