James Knapman

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[PHYSICS] :: Spectramorphic Iridescence (Digitalis)

Reviews 06/12/2013 by James Knapman

When listening to Spectramorphic Iridescence one consistently gets the impression that we’re mining a previously untapped vein of lost archival tracks, as if there’s an […]

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μ-Ziq :: XTEP (Planet Mu)

Reviews 05/28/2013 by James Knapman

XTEP is a feel-good welcome back from Paradinas, featuring familiar tropes and trademarks that are part and parcel of why so many fell in love […]

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Sculpture :: Slime Code (Digitalis)

Reviews 05/22/2013 by James Knapman

Digitalis have been on a roll lately with a slew of light-hearted releases and Sculpture’s Slime Code is a perfect example. There’s something just a […]

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Svarte Greiner :: Black Tie (Miasmah)

Reviews 05/12/2013 by James Knapman

Black Tie is a real return to form for the Miasmah label and continues the Svarte Greiner saga with two extended tracks of chilling, contemporary […]

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Atiq & EnK :: Fear Of The Unknown (Tympanik Audio / Mindtrick)

Reviews 05/07/2013 by James Knapman

A swirling mix of electronic, classical, trip-hop, dubstep and breakbeat influences permeate Fear of the Unknown, creating a wonderfully cerebral and intriguing experience. Listening to […]

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Miles :: Faint Hearted (Modern Love)

Reviews 05/03/2013 by James Knapman

The melting pot of inconsistent styles make this album a frustrating listening experience and it just isn’t clear at whom Faint Hearted is aimed. Together […]

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Undermathic :: Indistinct Face (Tympanik Audio)

Reviews 04/26/2013 by James Knapman

Undermathic’s Indistinct Face combines the organic sound of his debut album with the exquisite sound design of 10:10PM but substitutes earthiness and vigour with vibrant, […]

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