Austria's Paul Walter comes head to head with Romania's most lyrical
imprint, Catren. One track per each side, he doesn't compromise when it
comes to quality, emotion and execution.
Reminiscent of earlier days
Chilean productions which we need not name but will for melancholy's
sake, the A side, "Yuil" takes us back to the days of Hireklon and
Waiworinao, thought long forgotten and forsaken in favor of cold and
austere expressions. Guitar strings harmonically banded together with
minimalistic percussions, handclaps and indescifrable vocals compose
what will be remebered as a hall of fame track in the years to come.
"Phobo",
on the B Side, takes a more classical approach that will most likely
bring back memories as well, catering to a more upbeat style, using
poliphonic melodies and a two tone theme that drives the track forward
alongside discrete drums and a swingy, fast paced bassline.
Switching
to "Hacker", a more light hearted third course relying on dub
influenced melodies and mid ranged basslines, Paul shows just exactly
how versatile he is and the diversity that he is capable of bringing
forward.
And so we come to "Rio", which makes use of constant
atmospheric elements, the same technical expertise and thought out
demeanor, strung togheter to finish off what is a somewhat abstract and
tender "swan song" of the EP. Highly recomended and certified classic,
vinyl only.