scoundrel, Jan 31, 2005
Hydrogen Dukebox has been noteworthy for rescuing the roster from the sadly-imploded label Clear, taking in the Lithium Project and Metamatics, to name two. And while this album doesn’t have the melodic sophistication that his later productions do, there is a funky, let’s-all-get-down-sensibly feel to it. “Piece It Together” will surely get your arms moving in a pleasing way. “Two The Point” and “Repeater” offer something surprising: a steady dance beat. But if you want something more chaotic, “Dope Robots Revenge” offers that, especially towards the end. “Blue Water” rounds out the album on a graceful, liquid note. As good as this album is, if you’re a fan, it might be better if you hunt down the original release, A METAMATICS PRODUCTION, as it offers more tracks for your listening pleasure.
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