It´s with great honor KONDI introduces this new phenomenon. In a world where everybody is in a need of buying, using and destroying products, whether its electronics or non-electronics, just to get entertained, this electro artist surely takes the listener back in time placing pure focus on what we as human are able to produce and able to control. After more or less 3 years with gear replacement, going from hardware to software, the Consumer comes up with the debut Ep "Your Soul For Access"!
Well, in fact it doesn´t sound like software at all which also has been the biggest challenge when creating this Ep.
All made with the analogue technology and soul in mind. A strong record with 6 tracks of pure, raw and dry elements and a touch of oldschool electro - including dark and pitched lyrics.
The record was created as a product of a strong period going from spring to autum, with love, a lot of electro; Egyptian Lover to Dopplereffekt and a lot of work in studio, study and experience.
The sound itself can be described as atmospheric, moving and with alot of small crazy elements that reminds you of classic computersounds and analogue synths. Inspired by the raw and unique sound of Le Car - moving on to a more open and warm "world" of Drexciya with a twist of the darkness from den Haag. The listener might ofcourse find alot of other parallels..
Always on the search for the most raw and simple structure in sound, combined with interesting rhythm and bass that for sure should satisfie any electrohead.
Once for all the record shows you in which direction KONDI is moving.
Note: the Consumer is Ruben Andersen.
Label images original by Lucien Aréstegüi /USA.
CAT.: kondi008
ARTIST: The Consumer
TITLE: Your Soul For Access
FORMAT: 12"
A-SIDE: Your Soul For Access, Low Buffer, When I Sleep
B-SIDE: Datacare, Love Fades Away, Audio Designing
DATE: December 2004
BOOMKAT REVIEW:
Ruben Anderson brings us six tracks of pure electro funk with no rules, under his “Consumer” alter ego. Made with analogue technology and soul in mind, ranging from the moving, melodic sounds of ”When I Sleep” to the more dirty, raw style of the title track. Blatant influences on this EP range from the old school sounds of Kraftwerk and Egyptian Lover, to the modern day aquatic depths of Drexciya, Keith Tucker and Underground Resistance. Tip!
SMALLFISH REVIEW:
This is a very enjoyable romp through the sound of electro. From perky, to full on dark, via a european style... All bases are covered with style and aplomb. Very playable stuff that should easily make it´s way into any number of dj sets. Check.
FLEXX REVIEW:
Six superb tracks in the vein of Dopplereffekt and early Le Car productions. Excellent futuristic electro full of stone cold funk! Highly recommended.
DE-BUG REVIEW:
The Consumer - Your Soul For Access
Sehr lässig diese Elektro-Tracks von Consumer in denen jedes noch so kleine Kratzen gut konstruiert klingt und die Vocals zwar trocken und in diesem Gestus des Understatement aber dennoch irgendwie gerecht. Gelegentlich überkommt es die Consumer dann natürlich auch und sie werden doch etwas alberner, klar, im Supermarkt vor grundlosem Lachen zusammenzubrechen war schon immer eine Tugend, aber auch immer schon eine Tragik. Sehr funkige EP mit Tracks die auch schon mal sehr nostalgisch werden können, dabei aber immer klingen wie frisch aus der Packung.
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