Unknown Artist - Numbercult 3 (Numbercult - NC003)
In the constant stream of half-arsed, half-produced and/or watered down digital releases it is easy to lose faith in whatever has "digital" in the release details.
But then comes Numbercult out of nowhere and shatters my pessimistic illusion.
Not only is it digital, but it is also FREE(!?).
The Glasgow label does however release on vinyl as well, in limited editions of 300ish copies. Kudos!
First track, 'Hinterland' starts like any other house/minimal techno track but quickly transforms when the very attentive melody kicks in. The track unfolds to something that is somehow reminiscent of the classic DJ Hell track 'Music For Films'. Truly inspiring!
Following up is the kickless and sublime 'Hidden Symmetry' which is an excursion in harmonies and synthesizers and in its minimalism proves that drums are never necessary even in "electronic dance music".
Lastly we have 'Splinters' which with its very cold and thin springs makes me feel that winter is here even though the sun is unusually persistent outside!
Samples:
The free download here
The vinyl here
I'm convinced you have ace taste, Mika. (Please, just don't go minimal XD) I nabbed the 3 Numbercult EPs and was assaulted by such excellent quality IDM/electro/techno melodics that's sadly rare. Even on "proper" labels...
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it. No worries about MNML, it doesn't even exist anymore now does it? =)
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