Sunday, February 24, 2013

Spacetime Continuum - Emit Ecaps



Spacetime Continuum - Emit Ecaps (Astralwerks, ASW 6147-2, 1996) (FLAC)
01 Iform
02 Kairo
03 Simm City
04 Funkyar
05 Swing Fantasy
06 Out Here
07 Vertigo
08 Twister
09 Pod
10 String Of Pearls

A couple great reviews of this mighty fine album:

Another excellent album by Jonah Sharp. However it is not an ambient album so those expecting another 'Sea Biscuit', well, don't.
What is brilliant about Sharp's music is that it evolves. This is a logical progression form the superb ambient nature of 'Sea Biscuit'. On this album beats are employed with beautiful, stirring melodies and synth motifs. It's a great companion to 'Sea Biscuit' as you will find the album has much the same relaxing effect on you, despite the use of beats on this album.
However some tracks like 'Vertigo' do lend themselves more to the dancefloor but they also contain softer moments aswell, so another home listening delight. Check out 'Swing Fantasy', a great track with a stunning jazzy bassline!
One of the best electronic albums out there.
Venturing boldly beyond undefined boundaries of ambient techno, Spacetime Continuum presents Emit Ecaps, a lively, beat-oriented, groove-intensive collection of experimental dancefloor techno. Sensitive to its surroundings, Emit Ecaps embraces the vibrant feel of Jonah Sharp's liberal San Francisco homeland. Comprised of exceptionally deft bass lines, refined synthetic percussion, and inspired synth riffs, this follow-up album to 1994's ambient classic Sea Biscuit is a strong addition to Sharp's already respectable discography.
Making his mark in the early 1990's primarily as an ambient musician, Jonah Sharp validates himself with this album as a qualified electronic musician who can pick and choose from any styles or influences. Hints of many styles are present, including Sharp's ambient and jazz backgrounds, as well as Detroit techno, house, funk, drum and bass, electro, and intelligent dance.
Synths drift carefully, bounce freely, and bubble over with life throughout these ten tracks. The album includes the energetic and upbeat "Iform" and "Kairo," the exotic and daring "Swing Fantasy," and the more passive "Twister" and "String of Pearls." The mixing of "Simm City" could have been improved; its sharp high-pitched intro can startle the unsuspecting listener. With Emit Ecaps, Jonah Sharp diversifies his style and refines his already masterful groove. 

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Spacetime Continuum - Sea Biscuit


Spacetime Continuum - Sea Biscuit (Astralwerks, Caroline Records, ASW 6129-2, 1994) (FLAC)

01 Pressure
02 Subway
03 Ping Pong
04 Voice Of The Earth
05 Floatilla
06 Q 11
07 A Low Frequency Inversion Field

This album is SO LUSH!!  I love this whole cd.  Gorgeous ambience.  Average track length is 11 minutes.   If you've like anything I've posted, then you will love this one.  Great one to just immerse yourself into.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!


God Within - The Phoenix


God Within - The Phoenix (Maxi-Single) (Hardkiss, kh006, 1995) (FLAC)
01 Someday My Plane Will Crash (Additional Digital Input by Charles Webster & Jeff Gray) (God Within Mix)
02 Rape Me Radio Reduction (Digitally Edited with Jeff Gray, Drastic Edit by Starfucker)
03 Throw Your Guns (Vocals by Terra Deva) (Remix by Dramaboy)
04 Steal From The Rich (Remix by Robbie Hardkiss)
05 Riverandrain (Remix by Rabbit In The Moon)

These are all various remixes of the track The Phoenix.  Tis a great track, but I'm not sure it works to listen to the entire disc in one sitting.  Love that guitar!!


F.C. Kahuna ‎– Bright Morning White / Killing Time On The 15th Floor


F.C. Kahuna ‎– Bright Morning White / Killing Time On The 15th Floor (CD Promo Single) (Kahuna Cuts, KCUTS 004 CD, 1998) (FLAC)

01 Bright Morning White (Edit)
02 Killing Time On The 15th Floor
03 Bright Morning White (Full Version)

I think I picked this up in London while on vacation.  Good track, maybe in the Hybrid vein.  Percussive breaks, with strings.  Their album that came out later had some great tracks too.


Monday, February 11, 2013

Schneider TM - 6 Peace EP


Schneider TM - 6 Peace EP (Mute, 9205-2, 2003) (FLAC)

01 Reality Check
02 Frogstears (Remake By Schneider TM)
03 Fruktos (Remix By Kptmichigan)
04 Chotto Matte
05 The Light 3000 (Remake By Schneider TM & Kptmichigan) (Originally by The Smiths)
06 Reality Check (Remix by Mogwai & David Jack)

This is a interesting little EP that has some great songs and sounds.   The immediate draw is the Smiths cover, which is very, very good.  

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Überzone ‎– The Freaks Believe In Beats


Überzone ‎– The Freaks Believe In Beats (Maxi-Single) (City Of Angels, COA 77132-2, 1998) (FLAC)


01 The Freaks
02 Believe
03 In Beats
04 The Freaks (Gettin' Tribal Mix)
05 On Beats
06 Moondust (Moonbass Mix)
07 Believe (Short Version)

Man, did I play the crap out of this when I was starting the dj thing.  It is a fun one with the breakbeats and blippity-bopps.  Some solid bass, for sure.  Recommended!  I haven't really heard a lot of other Uberzone stuff that sounds this good, have you?

Check it.

Spacetime Continuum - REALtime EP


Spacetime Continuum - REALtime EP (Astralwerks, ASW 6208-2, 1997) (FLAC)
01 Neoteric
02 Neoteric (Strange Attractor Mix)
03 Microjam
04 Pressure (Live)
05 Freelon

A good intro to Jonah Sharp's world.  My fave album of his is Sea Biscuit, which I'll post at some point.  This ep has the live version of Pressure, which is a killer track.

Check it.

Just a precaution


in case this one crashes.  you never know.  

also, working on a few posts today.