a r t i s t : Nautilis
t i t l e : Stonch
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : Cactus Island
c a t : CACT 017
s o u r c e : CDDA
g e n r e : Electronic
t r a c k s : 03
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 30,6 MB
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Stonch by Nautilis is the latest in a series of mighty 3" CD's
on the Cactus Island label, which so far has delivered gems
from such highly regarded artists as Stendec, Flotel, Vessel
and Maps & Diagrams.
Nautilis is the alias of Skyler McGlothlin, an extremely
talented electronica producer who has a number of acclaimed
albums behind him for the Planet Mu label. As with the other
artists featured in the Residents Association Series, the CD
features the cream of top-notch electronica.
Stonch is a more brutal sound for Nautilis in comparison to
the fairly melodic and gentle qualities of Sketches and Are
You An Axolotl, with the focus clearly on fierce drum
arrangements.
EP opener Shecompdist and the following Augmented Conclusion,
both share the similar electro tendencies of Bitstream, with
menacing, harsh beats and dark synths. The industrialised,
metallic tones of Augmented Conclusion delve further into
sinister paths, with bone crushing beats and machinery coated
sounds.
The epic Sleeping Mass is a beautiful blend of warm basslines
and impressive drum programming. The pumelling, crunchy beats
are fierce and ricochet in their arrangement, over a backdrop
of sprawling, stretched synths.
A highly recommended EP, Stonch is by far one of the best
releases for both Cactus Island and Nautilis. This will likely
prove to be one of the finest singles of 2006. Limited to just
100 copies, this will sell like hot cakes.
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01-Shecompdist [06:06]
02-Augmented Conclusion [05:41]
03-Sleeping Mass [08:22]
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20:09 min