Monolake "Cinemascope" [ml/i] ML009 2001 (66:22)
[Atmo] (:20)
Bicom
(9:35)
Cubicle (6:54)
Ping
(5:38)
Ionized (11:18)
Remoteable (5:41)
Television Tower (6:08)
Cut (4:55)
Alpenrausch (7:15)
Indigo
(8:38)
Robert Henke's Monolake delivers the second full length album (see also "Gravity") within a year. "Cinemascope" couples 5 previously released vinyl tracks with 5 others for a 66 minute continuation of Monolake's modus operandi: majestic, minimized, computerized groove. A glacial serenity is ever-present, more so in terms of atmosphere than emotion, as sounds alchemically mix and tracks unfold and evolve. The shorter ones, over half the album, are very rhythmic and dance floor ready. "Ping" and "Cut" in particular neatly toss about bass and beats as though in a metallic tumbler. I'm duly impressed. But it's the lengthier and mellower, more environmental epics that are most impressive. "Bicom" binds dry iced hiccups to a mildly hip hop loop. "Ionized" is adequately named, gradually gaining and losing electrons of charged sound over 11+ minutes. "Alpenrausch", commissioned for Switzerland's cultural symposium Migros Kulturprozent, cuts and pastes sampled vocalizations with glass bells. Monolake albums usually end with a gorgeous ambient minded finale and "Indigo" is no exception as deep blue liquid drips and gathers amongst gently percolating bass. Very nice. Another new album is apparently due out early next year ...
Where did I get this cd? - CD Universe