Theo Parrish - Capritarious #7

The A-side is pure genius, a more upbeat, techy version of the woozy, off kilter house that Parrish is known for. While the emphasis on assymmetric, repetitive rhythm that distinguishes his work remains, here he works a few layers of these together with a strong sense of composition and groove into a tight, energetic, and continuously evolving track that pulls the listener in rather than plodding as some of his tracks are known to do. On the flip we get a track that lives up to it's title, with strange, intricate synth lines weaving over a simple drum pattern and a somewhat less predictable bassline. Here's, he's definitely aiming more at the head than the feet. The combination of these two distinct but complimentary aspects of the producer's personality on one release makes this one rise definitely to the upper part of Parrish's catalogue, as well as making a great point for the neophyte to start.