It took more than 4 years for this band to strive back after their "Retoure"-cd released in
2004. Christian Grass and Robert Helms (also active in Concise) have literally reinvented
the sound of High Wycombe. There's less comparison with the "Retoure"-album. It becomes
quite impossible to compare this band to any other one, but we can for sure mention Haujobb
for the complexity plus intelligence in sound and Plastic Noise Experience for some dark
atmospheres. High Wycombe have add a kind of space-astral touch to this basis while using
some slow breakbeat rhythmic to make it all quite danceable. The opening piece "Houngan" is
an absolute attention grabber. The rhythmic is impressive and dynamic while an excellent
effect has been added to the top of the vocals. There's a kind of Eastern atmosphere running
through this piece as well. The next pieces coming up are more into astral-atmospheres and
slower rhythmic, but remain efficient. A next high light is "Polaroids", which brings us
back to a heavier cadence merged with cold atmospheres and a great robotic effect on the
vocals. "Dame" is a song that especially reminds me of some work of PNE. High Wycombe
evolved towards a real progressive form of electronics and even if the scene is more hungry
for cliches, this album is a must have for all open-minded electronic lovers. We also get 2
remixes at the end of the ride. The remix of "Room 101" by Flaque is a pure jewel in icy
lounge music with some rhythm on top. The other remix were done by Xdynamics, which
transformed the "Cube"-song into a heavier version with an extra psychedelic flavour on top.
A noticeable album for the beginning of this year!
Helljoy it and buy it for Devil's sake!
Tracklist:
01 houngan
02 cube
03 room101
04 vocations
05 polaroids
06 patriot
07 dame
08 perturbation
09 culture
10 bokor
11 room101 [reconstructed by flaque]
12 cube [below the surface rmx by xdynamics]
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