Mini-Reviews :: April 2003 (IglooMag Editor)

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  • Hybrid Components :: Compilation CD
  • Component Records :: componentrecords.com

    Hybrid Components represents the Component Records’ sound quite well.
    Dark and expansive layers of gritty drill’n bass are tied to post-industrial
    leanings making this CD well worth the rotation. With folks like Gridlock,
    Proem, Panacea, Codec, Somatic Responses be prepared for an audio
    assault on the ears, feet and mind. Highly recommended.

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  • Phasmid :: Cooper is on Bubbles Remixes CD
  • Skylab Operations :: skylaboperations.com

    Skylab operate their facility in Austria but have engaged some of the
    finest tracks from Birmingham, Alabama based Phasmid (aka Kell Simon).
    On this remix compilation CD we see the likes of Books on Tape, Skope,
    Formatt and Satellite Grooves (to name a few) offering up their renditions
    of “Cooper is on Bubbles”.. the result? –a fine mix of multiple genre
    electronics that is sure to please many folks looking for the intersection
    between fun and funky.

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  • 2088 :: Compilation CD (Skylab Operations)
  • Skylab Operations :: skylaboperations.com

    Bright, shiny, exuberant, and full of melodies, the 2088 Compilation
    shows us that Skylab definitely have a knack at releasing music that
    is both eclectic and accessible at the same time. Moments of sheer
    simplicity are manifested with finesse while the music spans multiple
    formats without a trace of ambiguity. Expect Drum’n Bass, IDM, Glitch,
    Basstronics, Funk, Electro and a blanket of soothing rhythms.

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  • Laced Milk :: Compilation (03/2003) CDr (Laced Milk Tech.)
  • The LunarBliss :: (2003) CDr (Laced Milk Tech.)
  • Bipolar Controller :: (04/2003) CDr (Laced Milk Tech.)
  • Laced Milk Technologies :: lacedmilk.com

    Based in Florida, Laced Milk Technologies are making quite an impact
    on a global level. While their music hasn’t been officially released as
    of yet, their distinctive electro-breaks sound must be heard to be fully
    appreciated. The folks behind Laced Milk have a genuine passion for
    producing bassbin rattling rhythms with some of the widest beats
    around. Laced Milk is the formation of Rudy (Line Noise), Andres
    (Bipolar Controller), Rick (Blunted Minds) and, Rob (K-Dence) and
    Teresa (Pupila).. Watch your bassbins, we’re tellin’ ya..

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  • Vytear: The Great Rubber Audio CD
  • G25 Productions :: g25productions.com

    Morgan Beltz (aka Vytear “vy-tare”) has just released his debut for the
    newborn G25 label located in Brookline, MA. The Great Rubber Audio
    represents his recorded work during his stay in SF from 2000-2002. A
    mixture of varied electrical experiments is the focus while DSP driven electro
    and manipulated beats form the foundation of this disjointed CD. With
    Plaid (Warp Records) taking a liking to Vytear’s audio structures one can
    surely agree that Vytear is one to look out for!

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  • Abstract Polygon/Mad EP ::
    Deselect Mindbox/Mavoo’s 3rd Day of 2nd Grade CD (Tribal Treble)

  • Tribal Treble Records :: tribal-treble.com

    Abstract Polygon & Mad EP form this split EP CD with Winnipeg, Canada
    Based Tribal Treble Records. Deselect Mindbox is the work of Abstract Polygon
    with the first 8 cuts representing his music –tangled electronics are infested to
    the max with abrasive melodies falling ever so slightly into the drill’n bass arena.
    The other 10 tracks are by the classically trained cellist of 14 years, Mad EP. With
    a slightly more abstract feel, Matthew Peters manages to ignite his machines
    with a fusion of hip-hop, jazz and furious basslines.

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  • Arne Nordheim :: Dodeka CD
    Rune Grammofon :: runegrammofon.com

    One of the most distinguished and influential personalities in Norwegian music,
    Arne Nordheim releases Dodeka (meaning 12 in Greek). Never before available
    on record until now, these compositions are made from the building blocks and
    basic elements from Nordheim’s work in Warsaw between 1967 and 1972.
    Considering the primitive working methods and the equipment available at the
    time, Dodeka is also special in that it’s sonic qualities are quite astounding
    with a clarity and character all of their own. Highly recommended.

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  • Input/Output :: Cross Country Tour 2003 Compilation CDr
    Input/Output :: scumm.net/~inputoutput

    Input/Output is a relatively new label based on the fringes of LA County. With 12
    tracks of obscure and distorted frequencies, Cross Country displays its malnourished
    beats and melodies with ambient tendencies. Look for abrupt digital disruptions and
    slightly visible melodies veering off into space while casually de-focused electronics
    breath life into broken Atari systems..

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