(01.10.06) Following V.L.A.D.’s D’ EP, Angström Records release a second 12″ EP of reworks from a range of stylistically diverse French producers.
Domo_kun’s opening remix takes metallic hip-hop beats and electronically mangles them into flowing computerised breakbeats and on to deep crackling sub-bass tones. Teamtendo’s mutilation of “8 Bit Bull” is an intense distorted onslaught of fuzzy beats and static mayhem. In contrast, Spek’s “Transcom TV” remix with its gently undulating bass, crunchy beats and floating ambience provides the perfect counterbalance to the aural battering Teamtendo administer. Both Groupgris and Tellemake rework “Alkaida,” both opting for a futuristic theme, the first is full-on with electronically twisted vocals adding a slightly demonic twist while the latter adopts a darker, more apocalyptic mechanical approach. Closing the EP is B.alone’s beautifully fragile piano rendition of “Transcom TV” that provides the perfect closing soundtrack to the EP.
The D’Rmxs EP delivers a varied collection of remixes to suit most tastes. The best of the bunch are produced by Domo_kun and Groupgris respectively. However, if a noisy adrenalin rush is more your style, go for the Teamtendo deconstruction instead. The B.alone remake of “Transcom TV” also deserves special recognition for its stark vulnerability.
D’Rmxs EP is out now on Angström
