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Lackluster :: Alley (Hymen)

Reviews 05/24/2023 by Chris Amell

Though the gear and technique have changed over the years, Alley still encapsulates the signature Lackluster sound. Fans of Esa’s work will feel right at home hearing this record.

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WE FORFEIT :: Radio Relativa #27 — Mynationshit mixtape

Features 04/28/2023 by Robbie Geoghegan

Carlos Martín aka Mynationshit is an artist of serious caliber. Based in Almería, this synth sorcerer has his own unique sound that combines a cold wave cleanness with more emotive elements.

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Esem :: Chaos Crop EP (Self Released)

Reviews 12/23/2020 by Pietro Da Sacco

Another well rounded extended player from one of the early IDM progenitors—managing to expand his musical scope just a little further, and a release that […]

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Esem :: ikae (Remastered) (Self-Released)

Reviews 06/09/2019 by James Knapman

The wait is over: ikae (Remastered) is here, presented in what is perhaps an even finer remaster than Enveloped, complete with the extra track “Preledd” that […]

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Esem :: Enveloped – Remaster (Digital Edition)

Newswires 04/09/2017 by James Knapman

Enveloped was a thing of beauty back in 2002, but be under no illusions: this new remastered edition is a revelation. The deFocus imprint launched […]

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Lackluster :: Lexicon of Goods (JellyFish Frequency)

Reviews 02/15/2015 by Mark Boyden

Lexicon of Goods palpably sits atop nearly two decades of production experience and demonstrates the intricacies of his much refined work philosophy. When you’ve been […]

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Esem :: Aquanaut EP (Self-Released)

Reviews 02/02/2014 by James Knapman

Aquanaut is a fully realized and beautifully constructed EP that feels genuinely substantial in spite of the relatively brief running time. Anyone who remembers now […]

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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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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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