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Bola - Shapes - 03-Jul-07 01:38 PM
People have called this (well, the 3x12" version, which is missing some key tracks) Bolas weakest work, but in some ways it is my favourite. It was the first Bola release I heard, so that is perhaps part of the reason, but it is definitely more than just that. A criticism leveled at this release is that his other releases are more melodic, but I do not think it is a bad thing. It concentrates more on atmospherics and soundscapes than his other releases, backed with his familiar beat stylings. In fact, my reaction the opening track "Flower (Fonk)" was a spoken out loud "wow", and is possibly my favourite track he has done. I love its deep soundscape which is peppered with a beautiful subtle melody and sparse beats.
This is another Bola gem, and at the very least deserves an attentive listen, putting aside any expectations you might have from listening to his other works.

Ultradyne - Unknown Works - 06-Mar-07 10:55 AM
Highly recommend this EP. The three Ultradyne tracks are excellent, and by themselves would make a fantastic 12". However, the remix of Tangible deserves special mention. The original (which can be found for free on the "LOL" release as "Proliferation") is a solid but brief track - a synth hook with good electro beats, and little else. Ultradyne take those two elements and process them and develop the themes to turn the track into a deep, dark electro monster. They add synth blips, extra hooks and a processed vocal, taking the basic idea of the original to completion.