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From:
Rob Thorley
To:
Michael Baspaly
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Date:
Sun, 23 Jul 1995 22:24:05 +0100 (BST)
Subject:
Re: David Holmes, anyone?
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On Sat, 22 Jul 1995, Michael Baspaly wrote:
quoted 6 lines Has anyone heard the new album by David Holmes? If so, what's it like? I> Has anyone heard the new album by David Holmes? If so, what's it like? I > heard the NME call it "indie-techno" (????). > > Just curious, > Michael Baspaly >
Yes, and I love it. It's not all banging techno anthems - in fact hardly any of it is. The first track, No Man's Land, is an atmospheric piece evoking prison life, starting with church bells and someone being locked up, lots of heartbeats and military drums, top-drawer stuff. I haven't really got beyond this, not to be able to review, anyway, but one track was co-written with Jah Wobble, and another has vocals by Sarah Cracknell ( from St. Etienne). Most of it is quite mellow, and if someone else doesn't beat me to it I may have a bash at reviewing it proper. This is a threat, boys and girls, you'd better get your skates (and reviewing hats) on :-) Rob. I think I need to update my spellcheck - this one doesn't recognise "techno".