Re: (idm) Clear comments and questions

From robert.merlak
Sent Sun, May 17th 1998, 09:52

>Clear has emerged as one of the most reliable UK labels with every
>release a stunning example of the finest techno. Every record in there
>is timeless and I expect to hear people talking about Clear for many
>years to come.


Nice ! I agree with every word here... 

>Well, sorry for missing Daniel Ibbotson and Lithium Project, but I
>never found the first Ibbotson and I haven't picked up any of the new
>Reel releases.  Trust me though they WILL be in an order and soon...


Daniel Ibbotson: His Souped Up EP is great. It's influenced by oldskool
elektro, it has really hip-hop, jazzy moments. It's pure Clear, something
like groovier Methamatics stuff and jazzier Dr. Rockit.
Those 4 tracks on EP are really great, and all are different styles, but
fit exellent together because of the similar sound (like Methamatics).
a1 - oldskool elektro influenced, really strong track...one of those you
        became addicted and must play it really often :-)
a2 - a bit jazzier and groovey, 808 and soulful solos
b1 - more downbeat, and hip-hop influenced
b2 - really dancable and tech-house track 


btw, I think you listed all records that came in clear vinyl.

bye
rob