Bola - Shapes

Label:

Skam

Catalog#:

SKALD020

Format:

CD, Album

Country:

Released:

11 Sep 2006

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

IDM

Tracklist

1	Fonk (Flower)	6:09	X
2	Pula Kappas (Square)	6:00	X
3	Ballast (Triangle)	6:07	X
4	Zephyr (Pentagon)	5:04	X
5	Clockjerk (Trapezoid)	6:08	X
6	Forcasa2.2 (Oval)	5:48	X
7	Serge2 (Octagon)	5:20	X
8	Cobalt (Scope)	6:21	X
9	Squib (Nuclear)	10:17	X

Credits

Written-by, Recorded By, Other [Marmalised By] - Bolaman, The*

Notes

P&C 1996 - 2000 Skam.

Written, Recorded & Marmalised by the Bolaman circa 1996. Released as a digipak with clear braille sticker on the front right edge reading BOLA SHAPES.

Originally released on 3x12" in 2000 without any indication of label or artist, just geometric shapes, hence the title. This release likewise has only shapes in place of the album and track titles. The track information below comes from Skam's website.

Track 1 was called Faint for its original appearance on the compilation A Murder In The Company Of The Vespertine.
Track 3 is a slightly extended version of the original vinyl version (by about 20 seconds).
Track 5 was called Quinss when it appeared on the compilation Vertical Forms.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 6 66017 14662 1

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Review by inasteen Jul 03, 2007 (edited over 2 years ago)

People have called this (well, the 3x12" version, which is missing some key tracks) Bola's weakest work, but in some ways it is my favourite. It was the first Bola release I heard, so that is perhaps part of the reason, but it is definitely more than just that. A criticism leveled at this release is that his other releases are more melodic, but I do not think it is a bad thing. It concentrates more on atmospherics and soundscapes than his other releases, backed with his familiar beat stylings. In fact, my reaction the opening track "Flower (Fonk)" was a spoken out loud "wow", and is possibly my favourite track he has done. I love it's deep soundscape which is peppered with a beautiful subtle melody and sparse beats.
This is another Bola gem, and at the very least deserves an attentive listen, putting aside any expectations you might have from listening to his other works.