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Micropoint - Hardbreak

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Micropoint - Hardbreak

Label:
Catalog#:
BEAST 003
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country:
France
Released:
1997
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Hardcore

Tracklist

A1   Hardbreak
A2   Triceratops
B1   Massilia Trash
B2   Armor Battle

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Review by traffic_cone Aug 20, 2009
This EP is not just one of Micropoint's best, but i'd say a landmark release of French hardcore.

You have "Hardbreak", which is a great clean, techy track which I'd say had a clear influence on, amongst others, the Deathchant sound. "Triceratops" is a bit rougher, but still remains a solid hardcore track. Then there's "Massaila Trash", which is in a similar vein but with an increase in tempo.

But the best is saved for last, with "Armor Battle", which is a brutal piece of hardcore running at about 250 bpm, which manages the rare trick of being full of distortion and evil metallic squealing, but without losing any of the track's impact, a testament to Micropoint's production.

As far as classic hardcore goes, you'd be hard pushed to top this!