On Tue, 23 Aug 1994, WILL-E wrote:
quoted 7 lines PS: Bleep fans should check out the "Cowboyphunk" single from> >PS: Bleep fans should check out the "Cowboyphunk" single from
> >Hardtrax on Probe...
>
> I've heard from several different record store owners now that Hardtrax (or
> the Hard Brothers as it says in small lettering across the bottom) on Probe
> is just another pseudonym for Richie Hawtin... possibly working with some
> other folks?
I hadn't heard one way or the other, though stylistically it certainly
seems possible. Add this to the fact that Richie staged a series
of parties here (Hard, Harder, & Hardest) and it starts to seem
likely. Hawtin & Acquaviva, maybe? Shouldn't be too hard to find out --
I'll ask around.
quoted 6 lines The Cowboyphunk/Elektrophunk tracks are rather experimental yet danceable.> The Cowboyphunk/Elektrophunk tracks are rather experimental yet danceable.
> Interesting and weird at the same time. Rather nice.
>
> I like the previous Hardtrax record much more, a single sided 12" called
> Hardphunk. I've been hearing it a lot lately wherever I go out. I hope it
> doesn't get overplayed.
That one didn't do as much for me -- I like it, but it's *extremely*
(almost to the point of plagiarism) derivative of Basic Channel
(at least the middle section is). "Cowboyphunk" sounds a lot
fresher to my ears. All the tracks are in heavy rotation around here, as
you might expect :)
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