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Rated 377 releases, average: 4.75
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Casino Versus Japan - Hitori + Kaiso 1998 - 2001 - 20-Apr-05 02:37 AM
"I was young and arrogant and my ideas were unformed,I spoke boldly before I knew all the facts".Darwin never said this on his death bed in reference to his theory of evolution(much to the chagrin of many latterday monotheists);But I am saying it now,about the review of Hitori + Kaiso that I wrote here last year.The fact is,that Hitori + Kaiso may be some of the most subtley stunning and visonary material Eric Kowalski has ever unveiled.It isn't the first time an album I utterly detested at first turned out to be a diamond in the rough,and,so long as I am sentient and subject to the laws of nature of humanity,I don't mind making mistakes now and again;So long as I can admit they are mistakes ,learn from them,and move forth.Its just a reminder that while the reviews we read and write here may bear some influence on us as an audience,the opions voiced are always subjective and as vulnerable to change as the universe itself.I'm just glad that it was my myopic perspective,and not Eric Kowalski's aesthetic vehicle that was faulty.
Album Leaf, The - Seal Beach - 09-Apr-05 10:41 AM
Whether or not this ep is named after the small peaceful community of Seal Beach California,(a mere two hour drive from Jimmy LaValle's own home town of San Diego),I don't know,but if not,- then the comparisons are uncanny.
Both Seal Beach's (the city and the record)evoke an aura of calm inner sanctuary that cannot be described -only experienced,both are small in stature (Seal Beach the city barely stretching out for one square mile,Seal Beach the e.p. clocking in at just under half an hour) yet immense in spirit and character,and last but not least,both Seal Beach's are a little bit different each time that you visit them,and always for the better.
Kudos to Jimmy LaValle for having the vision,talent and purity of spirit to draw such a stunning parallel,whether intentional or not.
Clickits - Commercial Body Fittings - 27-Aug-04 07:20 AM
12" of all too brief bliss!This is unargueably THE BEST debut ep since Herrmann & Kleine's 'Transalpin'!Delicious downtempo glitchpop and abstract (albeit gorgeous) melodies flow etherially over hypnotic beats and the overall effect is that of something akin to an outerbody experience.If Morr or City Centre Offices doesn't pick up on these guys ,I'd be really suprised,can't imagine where they'd fit in better.
AMBit3 - Enwrapped - 25-Aug-04 12:05 AM
AMBiT3's 'Enwrapped' is a brilliant fusing of minimalistic glitch/clicks & cuts and beautiful downtempo melody,this is really reminiscent of what might happen if Frank Bretschneider of Komet were to collaborate with someone like ISAN or Einoma.Amazing!I would recommend this album to anyone who is looking for something new in minimalism.The best ep Since Clicket's self titled release.
Satellite Grooves - 24-Aug-04 06:13 AM
Fans of ISAN,E Vax,Lullatone,Manual,Opiate,MuM (Iceland),Super Science/Clue To Kalo,Herrmann & Kleine,Ulrich Schnauss and Solvent HEADS UP!-here is a man of IMMENSE talent,honesty,and passion.Beautiful arrangements,Superb production,and a wonderful array of playful chill style pop and melancholy moods.I can't think of a better way to spend the summer afternoons.
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