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Oppenheimer Analysis :: Science/Washington (Signals)

Reviews 07/14/2011 by Robbie Geoghegan

The depth and seriousness of the subject matter is playfully dealt with but with a dark and brooding side glance. The tracks are vintage synth […]

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The Astroboy :: The Chromium Fence (PAD)

Reviews 07/14/2011 by Jus Forrest

The finer details of the recordings shine through, with absolutely nothing lost in a mix, or hidden beyond obscurity. The retro science fiction inspired excursion […]

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James Blake :: Round / Pan (Hemlock)

Reviews 07/14/2011 by Craig Hitchings

Gone are the endlessly repeating, soulful lyrics. Even the R&B samples of his earlier works are absent. Also, forget about the pulsing synth patterns or […]

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Empusae & Shinkiro :: Organic.Aural.Ornaments (Ant-Zen)

Reviews 07/07/2011 by igloomag

Blending poly-rhythmic landscapes of spacious noise, clutter, and chaos around a plethora of calming ambient drones, Organic.Aural.Ornaments delivers a fog of sizzling bass and interspersed […]

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Ian Boddy & Parallel Worlds :: Exit Strategy (DiN)

Reviews 07/07/2011 by igloomag

Humming engines percolate around a love of modular synths and organic overflows as a roughened analog pulse emerges. [Listen | Purchase] Two worlds collide on Exit […]

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Laurent Pernice vs. Laurent Perrier :: Play Piano and Sounds (Sound On Probation)

Reviews 07/07/2011 by Jus Forrest

An ambient illusion of industrial mainstay, featuring strict piano verse, electronic sampling and experimentation of pure sound. [Release page] Play Piano and Sounds fuses the […]

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Shaddock Records :: Pilas & Auxon (Double review)

Reviews 07/07/2011 by Robbie Geoghegan

Both these records have their strengths, but it is the Pilas 12” generates the most interest. The Auxon EP has its merits, but the style […]

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Mushy :: Faded Heart (Mannequin)

Reviews 07/07/2011 by Robbie Geoghegan

Faded Heart is dark, but not in a sinister way. It is definitely introspective, but not in a self consumed manner. The record permeated with honesty […]

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V/A :: Cloud 11 (Cartesian Binary)

Reviews 07/04/2011 by igloomag

Even with its subtle experiments and ethereal outer shell, this 13-track compilation is a fitting staging ground for Cartesian Binary’s upcoming release schedule. [Release page] […]

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Field Rotation :: Acoustic Tales (Denovali)

Reviews 07/04/2011 by Gustave Savy

Modern classical music with electro acoustic leanings and a focus on conveying some sense of emotion and mood. [Release page] Acoustic Tales by Field Rotation […]

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