1. Floppy Sounds – “City For Sale” Extended 12″ Vocal – Wave
Fighting back against NYC yuppies in a Talking Heads vein. Out early 2009.
2. Smith N Hack – “To Our Disco Friends” – Smith N Hack
If Bo Diddley played at the Paradise Garage it might sound like this.
3. Minimono – “Ratman” Hugo Remix – Tuning Spork
Lots of good mixes for this single. Gravitating to this one though.
4. Catz n’ Dogz – “My Zoo Is Your Zoo” – Mothership
Fierce, percussive, funky. Sold.
5. Mr. Chin – “Faces vs. Fractions” – Rong
Brilliant punk/funk gem from incredible Notwave compilation.
6. Steve Mac – “Gotta Have Fun” Original Mix – SCI+TEC Digital Audio
Simple jacking techno perfection.
7. Daso, Pawas – “Det” Schatrax Remix – Spectral Sound
Schatrax making techno beautiful again.
8. Health – “Lost Time” C.L.A.W.S. Remix – Lovepump United
Chic L.A. Noise act hits the disco with brilliant results.
9. Format:B – “Edding 850” – Highgrade Records (Germany)
Crowd goes nuts for this one. Don’t tell them minimal techno is over.
10. Mogg and Naudascher ft. Arthur Hornig – “Moon Unit Pt.3” – Death From Abroad
More ideas than Steve Coogan on meth. From the astonishing Nobody Knows Anything album.
The new Phantom Power album ‘Patterns’ is out 17 November on clicktracks.
Wave’s minimal label clicktracks’ first full length CD release is a compilation of Rob Rives’ releases under the Phantom Power moniker. Rives’ unique sound combines elements of the house, techno and minimal genres to form stripped down, focused club music. More than just a compilation of singles though, “Patterns” has been edited and sequenced to provide the listener a real rollercoaster ride.
“Space In Your Face” sets the tone with its electronic house groove reminiscent of early Warp acts like Sweet Exorcist or LFO while disembodied vocal snatches spin around like ghostly echoes. The energy level increases with the tribal tech of “Soda Cans” – named after Michael Jackson’s preferred white wine (aka “Jesus Juice”) delivery system for under age tots on commercial airliners. “Yummy. Please, sir may I have some more?”
Yes you can. “Panawave” and “CanD/ChewZ” are drug damaged, Richie Hawtin influenced techno cuts for the cult-ready. “Mace In Your Face” is exactly what it sounds like; the aural equivalent of being assaulted with an aerosol spray can. Rives also knows how to play nice and cuts like the aforementioned “Jesus Juice”, Detroit meets dub “Deconditioning” and the frosty funk of “A Dollar and a Dream” all offer a little breathing space in the proceedings. Also included here is “Acid Über Alles” a highlight of Francois K’s recent “Masterpiece” collection for Ministry of Sound and a track that has set dance floors on fire all over the globe. Packed with sonic gems, “Patterns” is the best album ever made. Ever. Really.
1. Space In Your Face
2. Soda Cans
3. Panawave 1
4. Acid Über Alles
5. Jesus Juice
6. Can-D/Chew-Z
7. Mace In Your Face
8. Deconditioning
9. A Dollar & A Dream (Mix 1&2 edit)
