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As I mentioned in a previous review, I'm not really a EDM-connoisseur but that won't stop me from writing reviews for dance music. Being a rock and metal fan never stopped me from shaking my ass to new beat, house and techno in the late eighties and nineties (yes, I am that old), so why would it now? Music is music and music with passion is worthwhile.
Sinfol is one of the label-owners of the fresh, Amsterdam (NL) based Anagram label. The label concentrates on releasing quality modern dance music with an open mind and a high dancefloor calibre. With Intra, Sinfol succeeds in describing his label without (many) words. This 12" is a perfect example of what Anagram stands for.
Intra contains for dance-anthems which range from ambient over acid to dub techno, all with a quite minimalistic approach and a steady focus on the dancefloor. Hints of melody and far away soundscapes give the songs a unique and beautiful sound. My favourite track is the mysterious and trancy 'Crystalline' with vocals by Barbara Ford. This song is a dream of a dance track, highly enjoyable on any volume.
The other tracks have a similar dreamy atmosphere, driving on coninuous beats and thudding bassline. I don't know if 'thudding' is a word but if you listen to the bass, you'll realize it's a perfect word to describe it. Intra is an excellent dance e.p. with enough variation to keep the listener entertained and dancing. Nice stuff...
Serge
Sinfol is one of the label-owners of the fresh, Amsterdam (NL) based Anagram label. The label concentrates on releasing quality modern dance music with an open mind and a high dancefloor calibre. With Intra, Sinfol succeeds in describing his label without (many) words. This 12" is a perfect example of what Anagram stands for.
Intra contains for dance-anthems which range from ambient over acid to dub techno, all with a quite minimalistic approach and a steady focus on the dancefloor. Hints of melody and far away soundscapes give the songs a unique and beautiful sound. My favourite track is the mysterious and trancy 'Crystalline' with vocals by Barbara Ford. This song is a dream of a dance track, highly enjoyable on any volume.
The other tracks have a similar dreamy atmosphere, driving on coninuous beats and thudding bassline. I don't know if 'thudding' is a word but if you listen to the bass, you'll realize it's a perfect word to describe it. Intra is an excellent dance e.p. with enough variation to keep the listener entertained and dancing. Nice stuff...
Serge