.Quinta-feira, Maio 29, 2008.
que coisa estranha que é escrever aqui. um ano depois.
Mas escrevi um review pro album novo do Four Tet (Ringer) pra Tokion magazine, mas eles não quiseram.
Então fica aí pro pancakes.
Four Tet – Ringer
Kieran Hebden as Four Tet is at it again with the newly released album Ringer from Domino Records. Known for transitioning between genres and different electronic styles, mixing unusual medias (for instance: squeaky toys) and innovative sounds, Four Tet has his place as a pioneer in making computer generated electronic music. Compared to his previous records, Ringer disappoints in matter of originality of sounds and – frankly- it’s boring.
The first track – “Ringer”- is the most irritating of them all, although after 8 min listening to what could be someone’s annoying phone in the room, the aftertaste of ingenious juxtapositions of Midi riffs and live drums isn’t bad. “Ribbons’” organic and flowy harp-like melodies can remind some people of being in a promotional lounge or showroom for a new line of cell phones but it can also make you feel light and serene - like a fluffy little white cloud. All and all it’s probably still the best track on the album. “Swimmer” is a close runner-up for most mind numbingly irritating track; even though Hebden plays around with different instrumental sonorities, they are muffled by the pungent monotone frequency that reminds you of trying to fall asleep with a plugged in amplifier. Last but not least we have “Wing Body Wing” with its inexistent loops of afro beat and it passes as mere background music. Not horrible, but not remarkable at all.
The album seems like it was actually recorded to serve as a basis for more elaborate live experimentations with its minimal beats. Something that new Yorkers may or may not confirm at Four Tet’s upcoming concert at Studio B in Brooklyn on the 6th of June.
For more information go to www.fourtet.com and www.clubstudiob.com
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