On Thu, 2 Apr 1998 18:41:37 +0000 "sfwd /" <brap@sonic.net> writes:
quoted 8 lines hmmmm...
>hmmmm...
>
>did only two people on the list get a copy of this?
>
>this is *really* good. far better than backgammon, which i could (and
>have) raved all day about... full review coming sometime soon, but
>good lord people, get your copy *now*
>
if im one of those two, then its our responsibility to get the word out:
PLOD - O'BOY
1) markkinal
2) on the contrary
3) word to the mother
4) paket
5) eucalyptus
all tracks were composed, produced, mixed and recorded by Plod at
coldfeet studios, 1997-1998...
IMO, plod is on the verge of the next step, a real record/distribution
deal...when i compare (i know, i know, i shouldnt do this) them to the
universe of idm out there, i ask myself, why not for christsakes? maybe
because they're scandinavian? who knows? anyway, plod has shown a steady
progression in their art, and particularly in their production
technique...whereas, the two releases i have, including backgammon,
attempted to maybe do too much, o'boy gives you just enough...the tunes
are crafted such that you sense a beginning, middle and end...sometimes
"songs" leave you hanging, w/o a feeling of completeness...this one
doesnt...each tune explores different tones, textures and melodies...in
other words, they stand alone, and could easily be highlights of dozens
of compilations...the music on this ep is also less aggresive than their
previous output, mellower, quieter, dare i say more ambient? it shows a
greater level of maturity and confidence...there is less of sonic drama
to it...and thats the difference this disc has from "true" ambient: you
want to listen, regardless of where you are...easily one of the better
releases this year to date...
tom w
sp: plod - o'boy
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