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Marcel Fengler – Enigma – [Ostgut Ton]

  Progressive layering of sustained strings and evolving held subtle tonal loops. Solid kicks and classic hats create drive while techno squelch, obscure snares and mid range snarles give energy. This is cleverly alternative yet understandable enough for most...

Planetary Assault Systems – GT (PAS Drone Sector Remix) – [Mote Evolver]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Unafraid experiments with a menagerie of filtered noise, critter noise percussives, subtle noise tones, broken acid squiggles, gentle kicks and delay SFX. The impression of getting close to something is created but that something is not reached and never...

Phase – Further Trials -[Token]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A marching kick and bass drive make for a stomper that is layered with a dark melodic sequence which is worked through a variety of mutations. The breakdowns see beautiful complimentary piano type tinkles that make this special. Less is definitely more...

O/V/R – Post Traumatic Son – [Blueprint Records]

   Progressive evolution of a metallic melodic stab coupled with acid bass grooves, drifting percussives and dark SFX. The first section is reminiscent of Tommy Four Seven’s “Sor” while the second has a softer edge due to minimalist pad like...