Pan American "East Coast Bugs" 12" BSI Records BSI 013-1 2000 (24:00)
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East Coast Bugs (14:14)
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Esso (9:46)
Mark Nelson of Chicago based Labradford returns with more solo output as Pan American. This 12" (limited to 2000 copies) from BSI Records of Portland, OR delivers 24 minutes with 2 exclusive tracks mastered by BSI's mix maven Sound Secretion. Unlike last year's superb "360 business / 360 bypass" full length on Kranky Records, these tunes are truly solo efforts devoid of contributions from other players. The sound is that of Chain Reaction styled dub spaciousness, only more incredibly deep and fulfilling. "East Coast Bugs" churns like a locomotive through the backwoods ... a techno-dub bass throb is accompanied by another solid bass line, electronic twinkles and the slight murmur of an insect filled night. "Esso" is slower and more melodic, coupling subtle beatbox rhythm with massive low end. Both are simply gorgeous. If you don't plop down the $9 for this, there's something wrong with you ...
Where did I get this cd? - mail order via Soleilmoon Recordings.