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Release Date |
04/04/2025 |
| Format | LP Black/ CD |
| Label | BORN BAD |
| Catalogue Number | BB184LP/ BB184CD |
The album kicks off with 'No cruise control', a big bad sedan that effortlessly eats up the distance at 120 BPM. Kraut as can be, with a twist. And as far as funk goes, it's not Bootsy Collins, but there's a whiff. Space is structured by synth patterns, for optimized drumming: forward, straight and fluid, top- notch suspension (Cosmic Neman and Dr Schoonberg take care of business on drums). They treat themselves to a diversion via Darmstadt to take some musique concrete on board: mechanical birds chirp, the odd atonal piano here and there. Nerds will appreciate liner notes detailing the equipment used: about twenty synths and they still describe it as minimal.
This was a quick affair, recorded by Laurent Deboisgisson in the studio of Cheveu's singer. A pretty straightforward job, and a far cry from their previous concept album. Let us praise Krikor Kouchian's mix: drums have been resampled with some restraint, and that LinnDrum kick lightens up the overall mix. It marks a notable evolution in the band's sound and adds some dynamic.
The cover, designed by DDDXIE, sets the tone with its reference to 'Motorik Vibes & Stereo Grooves'.
Tracklist
1. NO CRUISE CONTROL
2. DENSITE
3. JUNGLE THE JUNGLE
4. HELIX
5. AURILLAC ACCIDENT
6. DOUBLE Z
7. DODORIAN
8. FUNK KRAUT
9. SNARE ATTACK
10. MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY