Pan Sonic - Kesto (234.48:4)

Butterman, Mar 30, 2006

On May 17 2004, "KESTO" was released in Europe, and in the subsequent months, in the USA and Canada. Not a compilation of previously released material (some could get confused by the 4-disc box set packaging), but rather a collection of entirelly new material from the duo, collected on four discs. Each disc is also more focused in terms of "theme"; while a regular CD from the band would give us a bit of everything they usually do (harsh noise, cold beats, minimalist ambience, hums/tones). This set offers all of Panasonic's "styles" conveniently seperated on different discs, plus a small bonus (of sorts). Disc 1 features the harsher, more noise-oriented style with lots of loud rhythms and sequences. Disc 2 has more rhythms but the loudness has been toned down to reveal a more "electro" approach to their sound. Disc 3 is the experimental / ambient side, from loud noise outbursts to almost innaudible illbient. Finally Disc 4 is a 60 minute ambient piece, something which we rarely (if ever) hear from the band.Perhaps their most complete release yet, since they have 4 discs to explore their many facets.

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