Artist : Platform
Title : EP1
Genre : Electronic
Year : 2008
Date : 03/06/2009
Bitrate : VBR kbps
Tracks : 04
Label : Minimal Resource Manipulation
Source : CDDA
Encoder : Lame 3.97
Length : 21:17 min
Size : 26,7 MB
Tracklist:
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01.Dorsal 04:23
02.A Supposition 03:23
03.Phial 06:05
04.What We Saw 07:26
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21:17 min
Its great to have some new material from Matt Atkins' Platform. The first track treats our ears to some
proper decent crunchy beats and weeping cinematic synths and then a really sweet melody just melts me
into submission. It fits in wonderfully with the mechanical beats and reminds me of Chiastic Slide period
Autechre. The second tune has some wicked sounds that morph around a slow heavy beat. Crisp little
clicks and bleeps mutate and give of a pure sterile cold electronic futuristic feel. Fans of Alva Noto should
dig the rhythms of 'Phial' while closer 'What We Saw' is an ace piece of melancholy electronica really
injecting some of his soul into the circuits. EP1 is a quality Ltd CD on Minimal Resource Manipulation.
(Norman Records)
Matt Atkins' Platform project is evolving and developing apace. After two full length albums and one net
label EO it's time for a more physical and focused approach to the ide of shorter releases, and I really think
it works. The four tracks on offer here are varied, pleasing well produced and cover some really interesting
ground. Beginning with a beat-driven cut that's one part classic electronica and another part 90's
industrialism. The combination is great and gets things going in a very tangible way. From the things
become more minimalistic with tracks that take on sub-bass heavy click styles, a track that could almost
be an homage to Muslimgauze with its heavy easter percussion loop and then onto a very, very fine
ambient / texture track at the end (my personal favourite, of course!). Altogether a splendid release and
one which should prompt you, if you haven't already got them, to check out the Platform and Platform 2
albums as well. Excellent stuff
(smallfish)
As the first track comes in you're presented with what will be the most immediate of all of the tracks on this
EP. Dreamy synth lines weave in and out of the the static infused grainy greatness of the drums. Many
other sounds pan around within the mix and make for a very accomplished take on IDM.
The next track is a little more stripped back and minimal than the first. Not so much synthed out
dreaminess, more a textural melting point of sound. And this definitely comes into it's own when listened to
on headphones.
The third song is the most off kilter of the bunch. The drums seem to do what they want. Very minimal and
obtuse throughout. It's all brought together with the aid of a dubbed out series of beeps and blips. It shines
brightest toward the end when all the elements come together and get immersed in a reverb heavy
melody.
The last track veers off into a different direction. Atmospheric wandering soundscapes drift in and out of
this multi-tonal offering. Definitely a nod towards the Tim Hecker sound. Longest track on the EP but could
easily have gone on longer, such is the quality documented here.
Only four tracks here which is a shame considering the standard displayed throughout. But it's certainly a
case of quality over quantity. A must for fans of Warp/Skam/Planet Mu styled electronica. Highly
recommended.
(Collective-zine)
http://www.minimalresourcemanipulation.co.uk/