The Exaltics feat. Egyptian Lover :: Exodus (Solar One)

Exodus displays The Exaltics’ rawer side, the untamed and unrelenting perspective of Robert Witschakowski’s sound. The partnership with the legendary Broussard melds this harshness with electro-funk to produce a cold and futuristic image of the sound. Dark and cruel music with an attitude and package to match.

Clubbing in Madrid thankfully has little of the haughty exclusivity of other European capitals. As long as you look older than thirteen and can stand you’ll more than likely gain admission alongside a mixed drink of your choice. This usual ease of access was not the case when Egyptian Lover, aka Greg J. Broussard, recently played. No, bouncers of the Spanish capital had not suddenly developed Berghain ambitions; the electro turntablist had simply sold out, a rarity in these parts.

I would not have guessed that “The Lover” had such a following in Spain, then again I would not have seen the Los Angeles-based producer collaborating with a contemporary masked master of machine funk; The Exaltics. Maybe I need work on my hunches.

Three tracks are housed picture disc by Mehdi Rouchiche, Godspill creator and core artist of labels like Bunker, Crème Organization and Solar One Music. First up on this ghoulish mask is the ephemeral “Exodus,” a brief breathy prelude to the main courses on offer. “Exterminate” sets out in stall from the needle drop. Snapping snares are soon shouldered by juddering basslines before a hail of stabbing synthlines descend. Mean and moody, the track radiates malicious intent. Broken glass, barbed basslines and the glint of the knife with The Exaltics stalking the streets for their victim. The collaboration occupies the flip. “I Want You” combines steely mechanics with the unmistakable voice of Egyptian Lover. Despite the familiar structure of the verse, the overly confident advances of past pieces have been an accented aggression, a throaty threat turning every more menacing as lancing rhythm patterns give way to inhuman vocoder breaks.

Exodus displays The Exaltics’ rawer side, the untamed and unrelenting perspective of Robert Witschakowski’s sound. The partnership with the legendary Broussard melds this harshness with electro-funk to produce a cold and futuristic image of the sound. Dark and cruel music with an attitude and package to match.

Exodus is available on Solar One.