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Polygon Window - Surfing On Sine Waves - 13-Jan-08 06:51 AM
When I first bought this record I didnt like it. In fact, I tried to return it but the shop wouldnt have it. Being a fan of more chord based electronica (RDJs other Ambient works, Black Dog Prod, B12 etc) I had never heard anything like this before. Polygon Windows brooding atmospherics were too moody for me.
I chuckle now in retrospect. Surfing On Sine Waves is a unique body of work. Both its songs and packaging appear deeply inspired by the sea and landscape of Cornwall. The songs are varied in style (warehouse party-shaking Quoth sits alongside woeful songs like UT1 - Dot). But the atmosphere is consistent and mesmerising.
Find some way to buy or borrow this release.
Pikaya - Kambrium - 30-Sep-07 01:07 PM
I just love all the music from Cadenza. This ep is no exception.
Both tracks illustrate the understated and often emotional minimalism coined since Luciano and Quenums label debut. Fango is my favourite, with its Black Dog era pads and sublime chords, but both tracks are great. Fans of Donnacha Costello will enjoy this release but I highly recommended to any techno/electronica fans searching for tracks with substance. You wont be disappointed.
Ricardo Villalobos - Achso - 03-Jun-07 09:36 PM
First impressions, i.e. that this record is a complete noodle-fest can be very deceiving.
Granted, this record is indulgent, with all of its tracks taking over 10 minutes to develop. But a patient listener is rewarded with 4 tracks of unprecedented depth featuring a mesmerising quality of sound.
My personal favourite is Erso. Its oppressive off-beat kick and sparse programming work are set against a melancholic latin guitar beamed down from another planet. A potent mood-setter.
Villalobos* - Halma - 03-Jun-07 09:36 PM
This record confirmed to me that techno was getting interesting again.
Side A immediately grabs your attention with its introspective effected-vocal and double bass. The following techno workout sounds a little dated these days but the track rounds off nicely and still works for home or club listening.
Side B was one of the first times I experienced Ricardos trademark layered jam to full effect... 20mins of deeply hypnotising organic techno!!
Definitely worth seeking out.
Maurizio - M-4.5 - 01-Jul-06 05:44 AM
This is dope. Maurizios sound developing its trademark sustained and more tightly controlled groove. Definitely a fitting step on from Domina. Although less immediate than M4, M4.5 unveals itself to you on repeated listens. Strongly recommended!
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