Where can you buy the "Shapes" 3x12" online ?
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From: Sire <sire@grayframe.co.uk>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 6:48 PM
Subject: (idm) shapes 3x12" review
quoted 39 lines i haven't seen a review of this much hyped release yet so here's some of
> i haven't seen a review of this much hyped release yet so here's some of
> my thoughts on it after my first spin..
>
> this 3x12" comes in a clear plastic bag with absolutely no info. the
> vinyl is really heavy and good quality, just the way i like it. the only
> info printed on the release are the different shapes on each side. each
> shape represents a track; there are 6 tracks.
>
> the general sound of the release is noisy in the same way as the
> 'triangle cake' track on the bola 7" on skam. i've heard many people
> compare the sound of this release to bola and i have to say that the
> comparisions are very much in place, although the structure of the
> tracks is in my opinion slightly different. the beats seem to mostly
> work in the same manner as on most of the tracks from mr fitton though.
> heavy bass booms pleasantly balance the strong mid-range action that's
> present in most of the tracks. the round side differs from the rest of
> the package because it's mostly beatless, but fits in well with the rest
> of the tracks and i think the sinister feeling that is present on the
> whole release is particularly strong in this one. lush string melodies
> and loops beautifully create depth to these tracks and old-schoolish
> synth sounds give the release a nice 'space' type of sound. the triangle
> side is more upbeat and my favourite of the pack.
>
> most recent releases have left me cold but this one really made my day.
> it has the certain kind of quality that got me interested in this kind
> of music a long time ago that doesn't seem to be present in most newer
> releases.
>
> sorry for the short review but maybe i'll post a more through-out one
> later on after repeated listening..
>
> sire
>
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