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Brian and Chris
"Palimpsest" 12"
Dielectric
Records
Genres: electronica, electro
Dielectric Records
472 1/2 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland CA 94609
Sep 26 - Oct 3 2004 |
The only thing Palimpsest's tracks have in common with most
electronic music is their studio-affected nature. Much of this
is unclassifiable, be it the abstract ambience and skippy techno of
the opening title-track or the electro-rock of guitar-led "I Can
Hear It In My Truck." Brian And Chris prefer to
think of themselves as an acoustic/electronic hybrid act rather than a
pure "techno" outfit, and that comes across plainly through these
four tracks. The pivotal element of Palimpsest is definitely the guitar -
while the opener may be completely axe-free (the bass is featured much
more prominently), the other songs are brimming in riffs, plucks, and
strums. "I Can Hear It In My Truck" is layered and
surprisingly infectious, while the two versions of
"Crossing" are uplifting and momentous. The second mix
is a bit more pensive and gradual, however. This is
electronica for rock fans, positioned firmly in pop foundations but
glossed up with synthesized beats and studio wizardry.
Impressive stuff.
85%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
4 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
