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Various - Across Uneven Terrain

Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Techno, Abstract, IDM, Electro, Experimental
Year:
1999

Tracklist

Calene 3:44
Outpost 7:41
Angkor Thom 4:17
We Walk On All Fours 2:52
Organic Reproduction Attempt 8:57
Spontaneous Combustion 5:22
Paradise 5:37
8.5 1:43
All Is Full Of Love (Secondotted) 4:39
Old Dark House 5:35
9 9:43
Untitled 6:23

Versions

Title, FormatLabelCat#CountryYear
Across Uneven Terrain (CD, Comp, Dig) FatCat Records FATCD01 UK 1999
Across Uneven Terrain (2xLP) FatCat Records FATLP01 UK 1999
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Review by chischis Jun 26, 2009

referencing Across Uneven Terrain, CD, Comp, Dig, FATCD01

I don't have this comp, but I DO have the remix of Torsten Pröfrock's "9" by Autechre, and I believe this is the only physical release on which this track has appeared.

A shame, because it's one of Autechre's best. A 2/2 kick rhythm is unusual in techno, let alone the abrasive industrial textures Ae used here. For nearly 10 minutes this thing steamrolls along with punishing relentlessness, powerful drums set to glitchy machine rhythms hypnotically pounding along. Of course this being Autechre, the initial repetition is a ploy - this piece changes up a lot during the 10 minutes, and stays utterly compelling throughout.

A shame Ae don't make more tunes like this, and insist on sticking with their uber-cerebral IDM/glitch nonsense nowadays. Their remix of 9, and the Confield bonus track Mcr Quarter, are rare pieces of powerful industrial techno in their catalogue. Recommended for fans of Reeko, British Murder Boys and Grovskopa.