Re: (idm) 3x Nothing / Warp reviews

From giles.ward
Sent Tue, Jun 29th 1999, 10:05


There's some really luscious tracks on there.. the one with the vocal sound
at the start, and the hidden track one, but I'm a bit undecided
overall...some tracks didn't grab me immediately.  The first track sounds
like they're going back to Scoobs beats.  One track (no titles here sorry)
sounds like something the telly could use for one of those holiday
programs...






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Date        29/06/99 00:28

Subject     Re: (idm) 3x Nothing / Warp reviews




> Got a package from Nothing today with CD-R advances...
> Here's a rundown after one listen each....
>
> Plaid - Rest Proof Clockwork (Warp/Nothing)
> Wonderful record.... has those lush, melodical goosebump moments that I
> always associate with the BD/Plaid camp... not as many as I'd like
> though, but here's the kicker - Plaid have turned b-boys, with record
> scratching added to the mix of lush warm synths and delicate drumming...
> right now, "Gel Lab" is my favorite track... starts off very slowly and
> simply, escalating layer by layer into a gorgeous jungle track....
>


want to put my two cents in here as well.  Picked up the release on Friday
and have been playing it ever since.  I was not taken with not for threes
and always felt that plaid's work (except for remixes) was to sterile.
This cd though disproves that.  The boys have learned emotion and it no
longer sounds like a digital exercise.  On another list someone said this
was the best work plaid (post black dog period) has ever done.  I tend to
agree (if you don't count remixes).  And yes it has a definite b-boy
flavor.  I think the android's have finally found their own voice...

-daniel