Antenne "#1" Korm Plastics KP 3002 2001 (52:54)
Here
to Go (7:12)
Like Rain (6:45)
Let Me Ride It (6:28)
Whispering
(9:36)
PPG Hold PRG. 11 (5:34)
Moving
Slow (6:09)
Something Not to Do (5:46)
Memo (5:24)
Antenne is the new solo project of Copenhagen's Kim G. Hansen, formerly of Danish group Amstrong, for the long-lived Dutch label Korm Plastics. Hansen mixes up electronic and acoustic sounds - analogue synth wash, gentle guitar strums and notes, minimal bass and beats - for the desired effect, a sort of slow motion, desolate, ambient pop that makes me think of Locust run through molasses. "Here to Go" sets the mood immediately with a submerged brushed snare groove. The celestial voice of Marie-Louise Munch, also of Amstrong, closes the sale. Note to self - seek out the EP for this song featuring remixes by Stephan Mathieau, Zammuto, Accelera Deck, Metamatics and Geiom. For the remaining 7 tracks on this disc, Munch lends more lovely, light vocals to 4, and though they're all good, they're also disappointing after track #1. The near ten minutes of "Whispering" would be runner-up, a steam bath dirge obscuring the gorgeous guitar chords and vocals in time. Program this disc in reverse to save the best for last and you're set ...
Where did I get this cd? - promo.