Eric Sorenson

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Ion Driver :: Waves (Addictech)

Reviews 12/29/2011 by Eric Sorenson

Dennis Bunton’s multi-instrumentalist talent on acoustic guitar and piano and his ability to draw elements from a wide array of electronic styles set this release […]

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Krusseldorf :: From Soil to Space (Aleph Zero)

Reviews 11/27/2011 by Eric Sorenson

Krusseldorf’s sound extends and advances the psychedelic ambient archetype with glitchy elements and sophisticated melodic development, making this an album that rewards repeated listenings with […]

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Steindór Kristinsson :: Flute Machine EP (Shipwrec)

Reviews 11/09/2011 by Eric Sorenson

This 12″ release on Shipwrec is lusher and less glitchy than 2003’s Milli Tónverka, and even more surprisingly, introduces Middle Eastern tonalities and instrumentation. [Release […]

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Author :: Author (Tectonic)

Reviews 10/31/2011 by Eric Sorenson

Diverse in the stylistic bases they cover, yet unified by the mood and technical skill underpinning their production, Ruckspin and Sparrow have put together a […]

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Luomo :: Plus (Moodmusic)

Reviews 10/16/2011 by Eric Sorenson

Luomo’s never been afraid to unleash pop hooks; hell, the hook is what led me to spin “Synkro” three times in a row when Vocalcity […]

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Kingbastard :: Brainfunk EP (Herb)

Reviews 09/15/2011 by Eric Sorenson

Somewhere between Prefuse 73’s mid-period electro-glitch and Ninja Tune plunder-phonics lies Kingbastard’s new EP Brainfunk. [Release page] Somewhere between Prefuse 73’s mid-period electro-glitch and Ninja […]

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Solipsism :: Refract Me, Don’t Subtract Me (Herb)

Reviews 08/19/2011 by Eric Sorenson

The album as a whole strikes a difficult balance — the tracks vary from the beatless to the beat-rich yet Solipsism’s sound is recognizable throughout. […]

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Mick Chillage :: FAXology (Fax +49-69/450464)

Reviews 08/04/2011 by Eric Sorenson

Atmospheric washes, gorgeous evolving bass drones, space synths. The tracks sound great on the monitors but absolutely come alive on headphones: Mick’s attention to detail […]

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