Date Released: 2003
Origin: United States
Genre: IDM, Experimental, Abstract, Ambient
Label: Toytronic
Site: http://www.n5md.com/artists.php?artist=Loess
Tracklist:
1. A1 Retinue
2. A2 Sofar
3. A3 Viscer
4. B1 Alt Tone Two
5. B2 Sixt
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Thanks to some handy returns to the distributor we now have literally a handful of copies of this back in stock! The long-awaited return of the Toytronic imprint, two EP's brought to us in that inimitable and collectable Toytronic sorta way. Some of you may remember the debut offering from Loess on the fledgling Non-Response label, a record that beautifully blended classic IDM stylings with generous helpings of exposed warmth and a nostalgic Boards-ish edge. This Lush 5-tracker sees much development at play, employing ambient principles for a foundation, with rhythmic elements softly extending themselves to enrich proceedings with a beautifully smoothed-over rendition of futuristic sounds. The opening "retinve" strengthens itself with a reliance on only the simplest of principles, a muted industrial percussive line loops itself for background while soothingly stretched synths and whispered basslines surround the rendition for an almost haze-driven listening experience. "alt.tone.two" on the flip suddenly discovers a world of bass, more sparkling night-time ambience sets the scene while a dub-driven revolution of stabs and a skanking pace remind of Denmark's excellent Dub-Tractor, even a carefully employed bit-crusher throws itself in for added metallic effect towards the end. The closing "sixt" also looks towards Scandinavian shores with a very Opiate-ish construction of delicate beat flutters and hovering low-end, supplying us with another moment of reflective understatement. Good stuff from Toytronic, pressed up on marble-effect transparent vinyl, limited to 800 copies for the world only.
Review taken from: http://www.boomkat.com/item.cfm?id=10125
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