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Friday, October 21 2011

James Blake: Enough Thunder EP

Given the success of his self-titled debut, it is tempting to expect too much from this release. But Enough Thunder is an encouraging sign that James Blake is open to furthering his artistic vision.


Tuesday, October 18 2011

Apparat: The Devil’s Walk

The German electronic musician and erstwhile member of Moderat returns with a warmer, softer edge than contemporaries like James Blake.


Monday, September 26 2011

Various Artists: Kompakt: Total 12

German techno label Kompakt keeps the ball rolling with their 12th entry into the Total sampler series. All remains well in electronica.


Wednesday, August 10 2011

Soft Metals: Soft Metals

The Machines called whilst you were out. They want bread, milk, and some Acieeeeeed!


Wednesday, June 22 2011

Ear Pwr: Ear Pwr

If you're gonna stop telling jokes, you'd better have some kick-ass drama up your sleeve.


Friday, June 17 2011

Ford & Lopatin: Channel Pressure

A work of heroic heritage -- reorganizing an era that is too often dismissed as sterile.


Thursday, May 26 2011

Amon Tobin: ISAM

After four years of work, Amon Tobin returns with the most forward-thinking electronic album you're likely to hear for quite some time: the stunning ISAM.


Tuesday, May 24 2011

Emanuele Errante: Time Elapsing Handheld

Static swatches of ambience that constantly threaten to deteriorate into rainstorm sound effects.


Monday, May 16 2011

Moby: Destroyed

Destroyed is an album created in the middle of the night for the middle of the night.


Wednesday, May 4 2011

Autechre: EPs 1991-2002

Autechre compiles twelve singles and EPs, a boxset of ideas and experiments intimidating -- but worthy -- in scope.


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Cristian Vogel: Black Swan (Capsule Reviews) [22.Mar.11]
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Steffi: Yours & Mine (Capsule Reviews) [4.Mar.11]
Supersilent: 10 (Capsule Reviews) [19.Jan.11]
Klangwart: Sommer (Capsule Reviews) [6.Jan.11]
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Max Cooper: Expressions (Capsule Reviews) [7.Dec.10]
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Various: Shangaan Electro (Reviews) [3.Nov.10]
Small Black: New Chain (Reviews) [27.Oct.10]
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PVT: Church With No Magic (Reviews) [20.Sep.10]
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Amp Live: Murder at the Discotech (Reviews) [15.Jun.10]
Matzak: Bring Me the Moon (Capsule Reviews) [31.May.10]
Clubroot: II - MMX (Capsule Reviews) [11.May.10]
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Signer: Next We Bring You the Fire (Capsule Reviews) [20.Sep.09]
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Tosca - “Elitsa” (video) (Mixed Media) [29.May.09]
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Gregor Tresher: A Thousand Nights (Capsule Reviews) [20.Mar.08]
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