Bola ‎– Pae Paoe

The first Bola recording in almost two years. His last EP was Mauver, which was a rapid depature from the classic album Soup (late 1998). This new 7-inch is a bit more consistent than Mauver, but just as aggressive. The first track to me sounds like something from a movie. It belongs in an action scene, with its signature Bola wistful string melody and hard-hitting percussion. Track two is a bit more relaxed, but just as abstract as the first. Once again, Bola proves himself to be at the forefront of IDM. He remains a very dependent fixture on Skam. My only complaint is that it's been over three years since his last full album. More please!

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