Release : Bug & Tanzmann - Shick 'N Shock
Artist : Bug & Tanzmann
Album : Shick 'N Shock
Genre : Electronic
Source : Web
Label : Poker Flat Recordings
URL : http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/1208780-02.htm
Date : 03-27-2006
Encoder : WEB
Quality : 320kbps 44100 kHz Full Stereo
Tracks : 2
Time : 15:46 min
Size : 36.11 MB
1 Shick 8:19
2 Shock 7:27
This releases comes from label boss Steve Bug and Matthias Tanzmann, label head
of the also very respected Moon Harbour Recordings. Both these German producers
are very much forces on their own and also collectively, and between them have
quite an impressive discography. Bug has notched up more than 35 remixes and is
best known for his original "Loverboy" while Tanzmaann is known for his
collaborations with Daniel Stefanik and also for his guise Gamat 3000. On the
"Shick 'N Shock" EP the pair present a real blend of serious minimal programming
and some dark acid encounters. The first track "Shick" starts with some short
hi-hats and a repetitive and deep clap which slowly hook your ears in and your
feet moving. Then comes the slow build of the dark, but not too obvious melody,
which becomes the focus of the piece and then leads the track. A real solid,
minimal outing that would sit well with a Carl Craig number or Martini Bros
outing, the track builds and chops to its breakdown, after which a confusing
chopping gnarl overtakes the production. "Shock" is presented as being "less
dark more funky". The flip still has that minimal edge but there's a bit more
going on with shuffling hit-hats and a rolling bass line which lead the track
into the build of a catchy chord. This offering will definitely get some
peaktime airplay, and not to mention a re-rub for after hours shenanigans.
Overall it's avery tight release from Bug and Tanzmann. There are no surprises
here or overly clever production, just straight up minimal, textured cuts with
acid reduced elements that should see a range of DJs fitting this one into their
sets. It would have been nice to see both of these talents push their abilities
a little further as I feel between them they have more than enough production
skill to produce some minimal classics.
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