MELOTRON - Klangkombinat

"Klangkombinat" was released by Melotrons' own label "Plattenkombinat" (www.plattenkombinat.de) for the US market as a limited edition. It presents 11 of the most important songs which where recorded between 1999 and 2003, e.g. "Gib Mir Alles", "Folge Mir Ins Licht", "Der Blaue Planet", etc. ...
"Folge Mir Ins Licht", "Dein Meister", "Du Bist Es Nicht Wert" and "Tanz Mit Dem Teufel" are available as powerful remixes, which you will also find on different single releases. "Klangkombinat" is a limited "Best-Of" album that consists of the musical pearls by Melotron and is a must for each Melotron fan.

SEVEN WORDS - Wipe The Slate Clean (Maxi-CD)

"Wipe The Slate Clean" is taken from the second album "Fall From Grace" by the UK band "Seven Words". It comes with a "radio edit", "monopoly mix" and "factory mix". While the "radio edit" sounds a little bit sluggish the two remixes surprise with danceable beats which are full of drive. A healthy dose of techno-elements transforms this otherwise slightly boring song into an exciting dance number.
Like the album, this single includes additional bonus-material within a CD-ROM section. There you will find the promotional video, lyrics, photos and wallpapers, screensavers and 2 free and exclusive MP3 tracks. The two excellent propellant remixes and the bonus material on this CD make it a very valuable release which is a must for every fan of electronic music.

SOVIET - We Are Eyes, We Are Builders

"We Are Eyes, We Are Builders" was released in early 2001 by the New York band "SOVIET". "We Are Eyes, We Are Builders" melds early eighties sound with modern synths and guitar playing. The songs are based on minimalist structures and sound pleasant, fresh and melodic. The singers' voice reminds me of David Ruffy of Aztec Camera which absolutely fits within the tranquil melodies. The songs are always kept as simple as possible but the sometime playful and intelligent melodies are able to convey a lot of emotion. Those emotions get enforced by the  warmth and smooth singing of Keith Ruggiero. The very simple and melodic songs on "We Are Eyes, We Are Builders" may not be suitable for the dance floor, but they represent an exciting trip back to the early eighties without losing the future view.
Great music to relax and enjoy the little pleasures of life.

SPACE MARCH - Space March

"Space March" is the solo project of Craig Simmons of "ElectroSquad" which represents great pop music. As the "ElectroSquad" releases were very heavily 80s influenced, Craig tries to emphasize the crazy 60s on "Space March". Nevertheless Craig really has ambitions to create pure pop music that fits with the compositions by Ian Broudie of "The Lightning Seeds". Craig made use of real instruments and kept synths discreetly in the background for decorating and completing the compositions. The CD was mastered by Brian Hazard (11th Records, Color Theory) and delivers high quality recordings with low noise and spatial stereo. In spite of Craig's musical nearness to Ian Broudie he was able to create a very amusing and creative album that seduces the listeners back to the psychedelic 60s.
I hope Craig will never lose his MOJO as Austin Powers did