Album Review on Chain D.L.K.

Artist: BIT TUNER [ mr {dot} serious {at} bit-tuner {dot} net ]
Title: low-speed detonation
Format: CD
Label: Trepok [ wegmann {at} trepok {dot} com ]
Rated:

I’m sorry it took me a while to review this work, time flies and I don’t have the time I want anymore, at least I finally had the opportunity to give this cd the attention it demanded and deserved. Never heard anything about this guy before, but seeing it was on Trepok I had great expectations since the swiss label has had a hell of a good taste so far and I’m glad it didn’t fail my expectations, infact it’s definitely an interesting work. Squared, hard-pounding rhythms with reminiscences of break beat and hip hop, an in “your face” electronic approach and some acid sounds and melodies to make the trip more enjoyable. Bit Tuner has a good craftsmanship that helps him assembling some catchy acid electronic music with powerful beats and a production that speaks for itself, every sound is sharply shaped and compressed as much as it needs to reach the boombastic quality. A release like that could also be really close to some of the last years’ artists on Mike Paradinas’ label (sometimes it also reminded me of Kid Spatula). For what concerns arrangements don’t think we’re in front of one of those artists obsessed by hyper structures, Bit Tuner is much more absorbed in sound definition that’s why the compression is always turgid like a pair of tits petrified by a wander bra. Despite it’s rhythmical 4/4 post-hip hop accent this work has its melodic moments and that’s good since thanks to the atmospheres he manages to make his style more enjoyable. Sometimes I would have liked to listen to somebody rapping on this or that song, I think the result could have been amazing due to the 4/4 beat perseverance. Rise your hands for the master of ceremony!!! Thumbs up!.