From Mxyzptlk Sent Tue, Dec 22nd 1998, 13:41
From Mxyzptlk Sent Tue, Dec 22nd 1998, 13:41
I second that emotion. A typical Skam in that it defies easy categorization
- save that it has *Skam* audio-imprints all over it. It seems to be two
records superimposed to great effect....there's a really nice deep ambience
about it (similar to quailty FAX stuff), yet it has the kind of programming
and sampling which you loved about BoC running through and over the top of
it, so that it can't be straightjacketed. The beats seem to flow over the
top of things rather than to drive them from "underneath". Things swirl and
bubble around in it; a rich sheen floats to the top. The melodic warmth and
occasional sample add to the rich mix, making the title an apt one. Thus
far, I'd have to say that it's the kind of soup that is an entree and not
merely an appetizer. Also, you get the feeling that it's going to reheat and
serve up for repeated listenings with no apparent leftover syndrome for some
time. It makes you realize how much fast-food you've inadvertently dumped on
your plate lately and long for more well-cooked fodder.
jeff
christian a. h. wrote:
> report:
>
> Artist: Bola
> Title : Soup
> Label : Skam
> Cat: Skald 2 (i believe...)
>
> track list:
>
> 1. glink
> 2. versivo
> 3. w.i.k.
> 4. forcasa 1
> 5. forcasa 2
> 6. forcasa 3
> 7. pendulus
> 8. amnion
> 9. aguilla
> 10. whoblo
>
> written, engineered & produced by the bolaman
> recorded at the bolamachine
>
> summation:
>
> lovely, lovely melodies everywhere accompanied by infectious drum
> programming and a healthy smattering of samples. it's good. really
> good. in fact, it's so good, you can eat it with a fork. this release
> definitely deserves mention on the 'best of' 1998 idm poll.
>
--
jeff
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