Title: Ghosts of
the Earth E.P.
Label: Interchill
Released: 27th
of October
The
first single from Gus's recent album release features re-mixes by
System 7 and their chill-out alter-ego Mirror System (no great
surprise there considering Steve's guitar work on the album), Zen
Lemonade (again no surprise as Zen Lemonade consist of Gus and his
wife 'Supercozi') although Seb Taylor could of re-mixed any of the
tracks under a variety of his projects it under his down-tempo
Hiberanation monkier on this release.
First
up is the System 7 re-mix of 'Angelfright' a bouncy techno number
which has the System 7 stamp all over it with subtle synths and
guitar that won't disappoint fans. Steve and Miquette then take a
fresh approach on the same track as Mirror System diving in with lush
elongated sequences before it drops an orchestral stab used by
Planet Patrol on 'Planet Rock' and gets into some damn squelchy
gating, add to this the utilisation of the tribalish vocals hook this
really works for me … Love it!
Zen
Lemonade take a fresh look at 'Recovery' the track begins somewhat
like Kraftwerk's 'Kling-Klang' bubblin' away in a dub laboratory with
the lush synths and eastern vocals nestled snuggly inbetween to
create an atmosphere where the gritty and dirty works in tandam with
harmonious beauty. The last track of the E.P. is Hiberation's take on
the first track of the album 'We Advance Masked', where the guitar chords
slowly entice you into a glitchy down-tempo affair with quite
frankly a lot going on. Not to mention some wonderfully intricate drum patterns.
All
in all this is a suitable accompaniment to the album which I imagine
would appeal to fans of the re-mixers as much as the fans of Gus.
Even if every track isn't to your taste you have to admire the skill
and production behind this release.
For an interesting insight into the ideas and musicians behind the album here's a video with the man himself
Reviewed
by Woodzee
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