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"HiGH ▀ iNTELLiGeNCE tRoLLS"
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a r t i s t : Str°nen/Storl°kken
t i t l e : Humcrush
d a t e : 2004
l a b e l : Rune Grammofon
g e n r e : Electronic
r l s. d a t e : Dec-2004
t r a c k s : 09
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 69,1 MB
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RCD-2039 CD
Stronen/Storlokken / Humcrush
Release Date: 9/27/2004
Thomas Stronen / drums
Staale Storlokken / keyboards
This excellent debut release from Supersilent keyboardist Stσle
Storlokken and Food drummer Thomas Strpnen is a most welcome
addition to the Rune Grammofon catalogue. 'Humcrush' is a set
of improvisations recorded live in the studio, believe it or
not we might add, as they more often sound like meticulously
composed and programmed pieces of music. Which is also to say
that they're both highly accomplished musicians. ôHumcrushö
varies between breaknecking rhythmical excursions and lyrical
beauty and should appeal to Supersilent fans and followers of
the most sophisticated Warp electronica.
www.runegrammofon.com
The interplay here is close to perfect. The progressive drive
at show makes 'Humcrush' one of the best albums released by
Rune Grammofon. The addictive riffing in öPusherö is excellent
proof of this quality. Out of a cunning toneplay comes one of
the most catching dance tracks I┤ve heard in quite so time. It
can be difficult to catch exactly what this duo is doing within
the framework of concrete notions. This is precisely what makes
the music so interesting. During the 40 minutes the record
lasts we are touching a number of styles and directions from
strange avant garde to funk.
Panorama (NO)
What a debut!! If any form of jazz can be labeled 'high energy'
it must surely apply to this recording. Here are both grooves
and a sense of communication that lack comparison. Both
musicians are very good listeners, and the music is both
monumental and minimal at almost the same time. The different
tracks a very varied, making the album interesting from
beginning to end. All the way we get excellent melodies.
Communication is the key element here, together with a high
technical level of playing, grooves and tunes to fall in love
with. The only negative thing I can think of is that the album
is only 39 minutes, but what you are served is simply the best
I can imagine at the moment! This must surely be one of the
highlights of the year. Out and buy!
Jazznytt (NO)
Small, repetetive melodic phrases, some catchy in a pop way,
are dressed in the strangest sounds, long lines are drawn in
other and darker colours. The music is astonishingly tight for
being improvised, and it displays a richness in detail that
should keep it fresh and vital for any of the 50 first
listenings. All in all a very joyous musical experience.
Dagbladet (NO)
They have created a soundscape that is quite unique and very
difficult to compare with anyone else. It┤s edgy and groovy
with elements of jazz, electronica and industrial music. Said
in another way: This music created and played by Stronen and
Storlokken could not have come from any other sources. Original
music by original artists.
Puls (NO)
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01-Acrobat [02:37]
02-Sport 'n Spice [05:30]
03-Dance! [04:44]
04-In The Cave [05:15]
05-Marked East [04:22]
06-Humcrush [03:02]
07-Spectral Rock [05:20]
08-Pusher [04:38]
09-Japan [04:28]
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39:56 min
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