quoted 8 lines for a few years (mid 90's) I was a FAX junkie> for a few years (mid 90's) I was a FAX junkie
> but last couple years I simply got tired of FAX and sold most of my
> collection. However, one title that I always knew I'd hang on to was:
> REDEYE - Arizona Tracks
> are there any other "structured"/IDM'like FAX releases
> (outside of the JetChambers) you suggest. Too often
> I found FAX to be dull and boring...
> anything good comming outta that camp last few years?
Though you certainly won't find any Richard Devine'ish DSP trickery on FAX,
there are still many IDM releases there :)
My favourite IDM album on FAX is 'Waiting For Snow' by Peter Benisch. I'd
describe it as 'amber-era autechre with biosphere's cold harmonies'. No
20-minute long tracks, no signs of conservative schulze-like sound. Really
an excellent album (especially part VIII, truly a hit). Two more idm gems
are both HIA / Namlook "S.H.A.D.O" albums. Long (10-15 min) tracks with
rather slow development, but still 100% IDM, a beautiful combination of
analogue synth melodies and slow distorted beats. Spacetime Continuum "Sea
Biscuit" (at first released on fax, later reissued on astralwerks) is more
electro/ambient than idm, but it is really exellent too. Very beaty for a
fax album. If you like Redeye, check this out. Some of Namlook live albums
have IDM'ish moments too, but i find them a bit too improvised and lacking
ideas.
Nick.
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