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: artist....: Wagawaga :
: title.....: Hyper Typewriter :
: cat no....: ACPR009 :
: genre.....: Electronic :
: label.....: Acroplane Recordings :
: tracks....: 13 :
: quality...: 320kbps :
: storedate.: Feb-00-2011 :
: rlsdate...: Jul-07-2011 :
: url.......: http://boomkat.com/downloads/379091 :
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Nr. Trackname Time
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01. Hyper Typewriter 04:19
02. Streetnoise 06:51
03. Mephedrone 07:14
04. Chubby Dub 08:15
05. Daisy Town Acid 04:09
06. Kitchqoorredux 10:28
07. Yudo 07:13
08. Tpswskemn 07:26
09. Luna 12:57
10. Ginumana 07:52
11. Mr Toad 07:45
12. Nightingale 03:38
13. Pushpuh 08:20
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96:27 min
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Fans of Mrepsican will not be disappointed with
wAgAwAgAÆs latest, a pay-for release (Acroplane
are ensuring their future by asking for a small
amount of dough) called Hyper Typewriter. The
man is still unafraid to take the humble Amen
break and its kin for regular workouts,
complete with the occasional æeh-ohÆ sample,
and with wAgAÆs insistence on producing some
delicious acid basslines, he will inevitably
draw comparison with the mighty Squarepusher at
times, not that this is at all meant as a slur
û heÆs simply taking these famous and often
overused sounds in his own inimitable
direction, with more dub sensibilities thrown
in for good measure.
The album begins with the title track, kicking
things off appropriately with a huge sub kick
and wAgAwAgAÆs trademark echoing FX. The pace
builds, an acidic synth line is introduced and
the kicks go 4/4, before the junglist breaks
enter and the track slows right down again û
this producer has a tendency to mess with time,
much to the annoyance of DJÆs, I should
imagine! The track eventually settles, though,
adding a layer of groove with another of
wAgAwAgAÆs signature sounds: the offbeat
reggae-style synth stab.
Overall, this LP is a little darker in tone
than his previous Acroplane outings (he
released a collection of older tracks through
the label in 2009, entitled Jinjanoon Bus),
particularly demonstrated by the eerie
Doppler-effect car swooshes in second track
ôStreetnoiseö and the twisted synth pads of
ôChubby Dub.ö There are hints of someone
talking in the background on a few tracks, too,
making this particular reviewer believe that he
may have been hearing things that actually
werenÆt there.
The laid-back dubby vibes continue ever
onwards, punctuated by resonant 303 bassline
exercises throughout, and I found that itÆs a
great album for leaving on in the background
without demanding your full attention. Having
said this, midway through the album, thereÆs an
absolutely beautiful 10-minute track (one that
IÆve kept returning to every day since
beginning this review) called ôKitchqoorredux,ö
which really opens up in the final two minutes
and reminds me of Warp production duo Plaid in
terms of its head-nodding electronic beats and
gorgeous plinky synth melodies.
There are yet more Warp influences in the next
one, ôYudo,ö which manages to somehow combine
the beauty of AutechreÆs most melodic moments,
plus their pitched synthesised drums, with the
bassline fury and sheer hectic groove of, you
guessed it, Squarepusher. As these are two of
my all-time favourite artists, you cannot
imagine my excitement upon first hearing this
tune. ItÆs absolutely amazing and definitely
one the LPÆs highlights.
Last but not least, I have to a special mention
to penultimate track, ôMr Toad,ö which packs
some serious bassweight, along with subtle yet
aggressive wobbles, a really laid-back groove
and bizarre jungle animal sounds that get
echoed across the extremely spacious mix. It
shouldnÆt really work, but then wAgAwAgA is no
ordinary musician. Seriously, you need to check
this guy out. HeÆs a production force to be
reckoned with.
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Enjoy The music!
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