Various: Ikude
Somehow this CD got stuck at the bottom of my to-review pile. Upon re-listening, I discovered a nice collection of understated, melodic IDM.
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Author: Jacob Arnold
Freescha: Freeschaland
In the trinity of artists recording analogue synthesizers to wobbly tapes, Boards of Canada is the father and Christ. is obviously the sacrificial son. That would, appropriately, make Freescha a ghost. While Nick Huntington and Michael McGroart have been creating music since the late nineties, they are often overlooked, perhaps due to their California location. This retrospective of their first three EPs is evidence of just how essential they are.
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Various: One Five Zero
To celebrate their 50th release, n5MD have pulled out all the stops with a double-disc label overview. This collection shows how far the label has come from its MiniDisc-only days. Unfortunately, it also shows how much the IDM scene has been transformed into instrumental indie rock.
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Nikka: Isotopos
I’m glad there’s a record label where IDM hold-outs can still experiment.
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Terrence Dixon: Train of Thought
A flawed work, but one with several moments of genius.
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Various: Muzic Box Classics Volume Three
Reel-to-reel razorblade masterpieces.
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Cane: Scint EP
The Funcken brothers’ outlet for chunky, funky acid tracks.
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Bola: Kroungrine
The Bola philosophy must be lack of gratification.
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An Electronic Dance Music Timeline
Milestones in the early days of disco, hip-hop, electro, techno, and house.
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Hieroglyphic Being: Guidance/Direction E.P.
As much as I’ve enjoyed Moss’ previous 12-inches, I find this new direction much more exciting.
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