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>> Plod Aircheck Cassette
and Franz added:
e> I heard this was a real goodie... ;)
Now that you mention it. I've been awfully negligent about reviewing or hyping
things lately. Anyways. I got this tape too, and also I lucky enough to have
one with the added bonus track 'fuzzy knight'. According to the inlay
'Aircheck' is Plod's second demo cassette, their first one 'Pni' was released
under their a.k.a. LhIX. I've played the tape many times now, which is unusual
for me as playing tapes is not one of my favourite passtimes.
The opening number 'Aircheck' immediately captivated my attention. Analogue
sounds, beats and tears ... I LOVE it. A bit distorted here and there but then
I'm no sound purist. (one of my fav indie guitarbands 'Flying Saucer Attack'
are meant to be recorded over the top)
The second track '<-L' is definitely my favourite. It's supposed to be a
tribute to an old boyroomcompanion (Commodore C-64), but to me it sounds like
it should have been dedicated to early morning bathroom rituals. The synth
first sounds like someone brushing his teeth, this effect being confirmed by a
sample of one of those hot air things to dry your hands with in public
conveniences. Nice catchy melodies, dry, dry beats ... the giggles. I'm ready
to face the world once again.
Taiga's opening sounds make me go 'oh wow' .... a feeling remeniscent of the
feeling I got when first listening to JEGA. (Had to get that one in again)
Anyways. I'm not doing a track by track review. I get distracted by the music
playing anyhow. The melodies are good, the acid sounds take me away, but mostly
the beats are doing it for me. Always different, some dry and harsh, some
really fat, and then the mu-ziq style tearing squelchy ones ... (squelching
seems very fitting for a group named Plod).
Enough. I want to listen to the music again. You all should! Just get
eggschell@ts.umu.se to send you a demo, so you can hear for yourself why this
tape has me in it's grip. Autechre, AFX, mu-ziq, Richie Hawtin, JEGA ....
Helen
OnNow: Plod - Aircheck