I wanted to second this, I heard this recently from a promo cdr (i don¹t
think its out yet, does anyone know?) and it has really kept my attention.
Those of you that have heard safety scissors' appearances on other
compilations, like that jake mandell label one, and the intermission cd on
plug research, will totally know what to expect, but for others, its kind of
like new order meets early-mid 90s underworld meets berlin and chain
reaction and porter ricks etc. the bubbly aquatic techno anthems with these
gentle vocal elements layered on top, and even some proper 'songs' almost.
really catchy, memorable stuff. A highlight for this year so far. And I
don¹t say that lightly, like listmembers with asinine comments like "ae's
confield is pushing boundaries we can only hope to grasp in 2004"
On this note of good/bad, I also wanted to 'warn' people about the new
freescha album; I'm one of those people who loves a lot of their prior
output, but this album left me pretty cold; theres not a lot of stuff on
there that¹s really memorable and calls me back for a second or third
listen. And a second or third listen is what I almost expect from these
freescha guys after their blissful first 12inch and their great cdep.
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> Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 09:47:48 -0400
> To: "Idm@Hyperreal. Org" <idm@hyperreal.org>
> From: "Diana Potts" <diapot@allmusic.com>
> Subject: Parts Water
> Message-ID: <NEBBKAKJGLJOJCCODBFGOECDCPAA.diapot@allmusic.com>
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> 'Morning (states side)
>
> I was lucky enough to get a copy of Safety Scissors' new album, Parts
> Water, on Plug Research this weekend.
>
> On the second listen, I must say I'm enjoying this album very much. Though
> it has a classic dub/chain reaction sound, Matthew's added abstract vocals
> and quirkiness give the album a sense of individuality. With his move
> overseas, it seems that his San Fran influence and time in Berlin have mixed
> quite nicely.
>
> just .02...
>
> For those coming into Detroit for DEMF-might I suggest Neptune Records in
> RO for some good IDM shopping. I hit it up this weekend and could have
> easily gone bankrupt in 2 minutes.
>
> dp
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