Review: Again with the very unique sounds of Lobster Theremin we are treated to some truly experimental composition here as ASOK brings forward four stunning creations. We begin our journey with the emotional soundscaping and shuffling subtle percussive processes of 'Hex', before landing on the more expansive breaks work on the title track 'How It Is'. Next, we find ourselves treading into a more up-beat design in 'Hyperspace', again packed with well cleaned rolling breaksy drum works and expansive pads, before we finish up on the nostalgic waves of 'We Are', rounding up proceedings perfectly.
Review: For his debut release on Lobster Theremin, ASOK aka Stu Robinson goes deep. The title track features rolling break beats, layered textures and a smokey vocal sample. "Frontier" is based on a similar approach, although this time the rickety 808s underpin a melancholic feeling and a brooding, dark bass that works its way through the arrangement. "Nowwhat" sees a flurry of dense, rhythmic activity, with Robinson dropping wired tonal sequences and eerie chords, while he closes out this atmospheric, moody release with "It's Over". Featuring the same type of vocals as the title track, it unravels over tight electro drums and woozy filters
Review: Having disowned his drum and bass and disco re-edit roots, Stu Robinson has enjoyed a career revival following the adoption of the ASOK moniker in 2012. This upturn in fortunes is no freak occurrence, though; Robinson's productions during the period, which make great use of vintage analogue gear, are better than ever. That much is clear from A Mind Forever Voyaging, his debut album on Creme Organization. Rooted in early '90s techno - both American and European - the set blends distorted drum machine rhythms and intergalactic synthesizer motifs with booming basslines and spooky, outer-space textures. There are, naturally, a few ambient excursions dotted throughout, as well as an impeccable trip into the lesser-explored world of tech-jazz ("Journey Through Fractal Mountain").
Review: Stu 'Asok' Robinson has come a long way since making his debut on Use of Weapons in 2012, progressively moving further towards the analogue-rich sounds of vintage Motor City techno. The Liverpool-based producer's full conversion to the Detroit cause can be heard on this sampler for forthcoming debut album A Mind Forever Voyaging. Robinson begins with the intergalactic ambience of "6800", before blending classic Motor City chords and punishing broken techno beats on the impressive "The Killing Game Show". Finally, he pushes a pounding kick drum to the fore on the Model 500 influenced throb of "Loom (Special Beats Mix)".
Review: Stu Robertson aka Asok comes through on his very own Scenery label after a rather glorious first outing on the ever-reliable MOS label from Holland. "Hunter" takes a gritty, broken house groove and chucks in a rolling punch made of distorted 4/4 kicks. Conforce appears under his Versalife moniker for the remix of the title track, transforming the original into an even deeper, more sinister affair boasting dreamy pads and a rickety, swinging percussion. "Cabal" is a little lighter and more club-ready, and the same goes for "Millenium 2:2" - what a punch on that bassline! Strong sounds on this sixth release from Scenery.
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