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Alexander Robotnick
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Review: With a career that dates back to the early 80s, Alexander Robotnick isn't so much a master of synth-heavy electronic disco as one of the inventors of the style. As such, expectations for his latest long-playing opus will be high, but suffice to say this is a set that will delight his many fans and possibly earn him some more. It's equally true to say that there are no real surprises or curveballs on offer - from dreamy opener 'And Here It Comes Again' to the Gallic-inspired retro futurism of 'Le Carillon' via aptly-named synth workout 'Intergalactic Travel', the cosmic 'Arpico' and the bassy throb of 'The World Is Dark', this is Robotnick doing what he does best. But if it ain't broke, etc...
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HEM 2301
17 Mar 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
17 Mar 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Legend Alexander Robotnick is back serving up the latest release on his very own Hot Elephant label titled Simple Music. The concept fits any style of club music, born from a need to combine traditional music elements such as chords and melodies to create variations and keep the listener interested. Robotnick kicks off the LP with the typically wacky Italo style of "Babel" featuring vocoder which is a constant throughout, there's also the experimental synthpop of "Underpass", club oriented material like the soulful techno epic "I Want To Know" and ending with the tunnelling and psychedelic title track.
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HEM 2203
02 Dec 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
02 Dec 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
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MON10
30 Oct 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
30 Oct 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Ennio Styles, Marco Febbraro, Juno Recommends Electro House, Kerry and Casio, Leri Ahel, Posthuman, THINGS HAPPEN, Seth Troxler
Review: Given his 30-plus year history of production, we should probably never be surprised by the contents of Alexander Robotnick's seemingly endless archives. Yet this release has surprised us. Lead cut "Funky Skunky" sounds like a cross between early prog house and nu-disco, while "It Was Like A Dream" re-casts Mr Fingers-ish deep house and wonky Italo. "Infinite Solitude" is less surprising; with its chiming synth melodies, cheery appreggios and Eurodisco strut, it's vintage Robotnick. As if that lot wasn't enough, there are two bonus remixes of "Can You Feel Me", including a storming, techno-tinged rework from Things Happen.
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HEM 0316
15 Apr 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Apr 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Robo-disco pioneer Alexander Robotnick takes another dip into his vast back catalogue and unearths a trio of previously unheard electronic bangers. Opener "It's All Right Baby" is a typically cute and kitsch take on synth disco, offering a mix of Italian house chords, bustling synth bass and some decidedly cheery melodies. The darker "Disco Action" is arguably the pick of the EP. It offers a twisted, Italo-meets-acid house concoction that bristles with aggressive dancefloor intent. Closer "Minor Terzo", meanwhile, showcases Robotnick at his brooding, foreboding best, all hypnotic electronic rhythms, intoxicating melodies and moody chords.
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HEM 0315
15 Mar 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Mar 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Fab Mayday
Review: It's always nice to have some vintage Alexander Robotnick fare to discuss. The three tracks here are typical of his late 70s/early 80s style, mixing up tough, arppegiated rhythms with vocoder vocals, bombastic metallic noises and even proto-acid tweakery. There's also a touch of tongue-in-cheek campery, too, in the shape of an Italo cover of Chic's disco classic "Le Freak". The EP's real highlight, though, is opener "Seranade", which bubbles away nicely in classic Robotnick, robo-disco fashion. Timeless!
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HEM 0314
15 Feb 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Feb 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
