James Knapman

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Miles Tilmann :: 3D Concepts Part 1 (Toytronic)

Reviews 10/17/2003 by James Knapman

This is Part 1 of the Toytronic Records 3D Concepts trilogy, a wonderful EP by Miles Tilmann. This is something of a departure for Toytronic: […]

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Lackluster :: Wrapping (DeFocus)

Reviews 07/24/2003 by James Knapman

Wrapping is Lackluster’s follow up album to Container on DeFocus. The question is.. where has this been for the last two years? Almost drifting into […]

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Xela :: For Frosty Mornings and Summer Nights (Neo Ouija, CD)

Reviews 07/23/2003 by James Knapman

::..:::…..:..::….:::::..:::..:::::::……:::…::.:::….::::..:..:::…::…….::::: Review by Paul Lloyd 21 year old John Twells comes from a classically trained background and draws from influences as diverse as hip-hop, indie […]

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Esem :: Serial Human (Merck Records, CD)

Reviews 07/23/2003 by James Knapman

Serial Human is Bulgarian George Marinov’s second album, this time released by Merck Records. Those expecting a natural progression from his Enveloped album on DeFocus are […]

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Metamatics :: Rewired In My Manor (Hydrogen Dukebox, CD)

Reviews 07/22/2003 by James Knapman

The idea first formed on the forum of Lee’s own Neo Ouija website where strands of the tracks were sent out to friends for remixing […]

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Nacht Plank :: Lost And Damaged (Hydrogen Dukebox, CD)

Reviews 05/05/2003 by James Knapman

As part of the third and final installment of the reinterpretation series of mixes for Lee Norris’ Nacht Plank alias, Lost And Damaged is a […]

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Esem :: Enveloped (DeFocus UK, CD)

Reviews 02/11/2003 by James Knapman

DeFocus triumph once again with the signing of Bulgaria’s George Marinov. Enveloped is Esem’s wondrous debut album, released late last year, and follows the beautiful […]

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Bauri :: Slacker Journal (Neo Ouija)

Reviews 05/09/2002 by James Knapman

At last, after a handful of e.p’s on Neo Ouija, English Muffin, De:Bug and Pitchcadet, Bauri’s debut album is here. Slacker Journal is music for […]

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Newworldromantic :: Spirit (Delsin)

Reviews 04/30/2002 by James Knapman

Delsin release yet another stunning 122 from Mr. 154 under his Newworldromantic moniker. Releases by Newworldaquarium and/or Newworldromantic are a rare and precious event. They […]

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Funckarma :: Elaztiq (Neo Ouija, 12inch)

Reviews 04/25/2002 by James Knapman

(04.25.02) Complex arrangements which constantly evolve and move in new directions are evident throughout this excellent 12″. “Briq” is a classic example of this. A […]

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