Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt – Panorama

I quite like this album. Easy on the ears, works quite well on the dance floors, with enough changes, layers and ideas to work as a unique ride even at home. Mos tracks follow the exact same formula; slow intro, with a steady crescendo and then a somewhat more emphasized climax, with punctuated cymbals and percussion.
Nonetheless, every track has that little something which separates it from the next one. Be it tribal drum patterns, melodies, excursions into more downtempo territory or just distinct sound sequences - "Panorama" will keep you interested throughout.
That said, on the downside, nothing here jumps at you and begs to be played over and over again. As good as it may all be, and packaged into one competent techno album, odds are small you will be adding this one to your all time top 20 list. Well, taste is a strange thing, so...
That said, I can suggest to anybody interested in acquireing a no nonsense techno album, packed with catchy beats and great flow to give this one a try. It is really worth it. Those looking for something more challenging or genre bending might want to try their luck elsewhere.
If you are looking for a way to spend some extra money or just bump a quality techno album, which pretends to be little else, you could get more out of "Panorama" than you initially thought you would. And if techno is all about good vibes and having a good time, then Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt hit it right on!
Favorite tracks: Route 27, Saw-Rise and Snackerz.