Grant wrote:
Do yourself a favor and
track down the new Dark Comedy material from Kenny Larkin. Some of the
best
Detroit techno since, well, since his last album.
I agree. just picked up Dark Comedy 'Seven Days' last week along with the
new Carl Craig and new Kirk Degiorgio. Those 3 discs have been in my
player since. Classic Detroit sounds to say the least. The Kenny Larkin is
very sparse and darker compared to his last 2 albums. Still very surgical,
very clean production, definite mesmerizing minimal 4/4 techno mind candy.
The Carl Craig is a pure trip. Those of you who disliked 'Landcrusising'
for being 'retro' will probably not like this but those of you who dig
Carl's drawn out strings and solid beats when needed will love this album.
A little more emotional and moving toward eclecticism than previous dnace
happy output, but don't worry there's plennty here to get you feet moving.
A very beautiful no frills album.
Kirk Detroitio's 'Art of Prophecy' was talked about a little bit awhile
back on the list (very positivley I recall) and I must say it does not
disappoint. I'm surprised his name does not come up more often here.
Almost everything I have heard from him is solid; about the only thing he
could be guilty of is trying to sound like Detroit (whatever). Art of
Prophecy is much denser in production than the CC or KL, but it is jam
packed with IDM goodness. I would say it's a mix between Ken Ishi's Jelly
Tones and B12's Time Tourist. Lots of killer beats, lots of strong
melodies and odd mechanical noises, some ambience this album is all over
the place. There's even a soothing drumnbass track that's so damn laid
back and hip it blows any LTJ style ambient dnb out of the water.
To top it off the night I picked these dics up I saw Juan Atkins spin in
the warehouse district in Detroit. I'm still trying to come down from my
Motor City bliss...
Peace
Nate Harrison
Digital Magician Inc.
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