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Tensal
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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Hector Sandoval keeps the hard techno flame burning brightly as his Tensal alias reaches the letter K in this alphabet-themed series. "KA1" resounds to scorched earth acid, supported by robust kicks and razor-sharp percussion. On "KA2", he delivers a looped workout, led by creaky, one-note samples, thundering drums and insistent, nagging hi hats. "KB1" represents a ramping up in intensity, with a pulsating, throbbing bass at the heart of the galloping rhythm, while
"KB2" sounds influenced by classic Jeff Mills, as bells crash in over visceral kick drums. It serves as a reminder that when it comes to club-primed, hard-edged techno, Sandoval has few peers.
"KB2" sounds influenced by classic Jeff Mills, as bells crash in over visceral kick drums. It serves as a reminder that when it comes to club-primed, hard-edged techno, Sandoval has few peers.
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TENSAL 011
04 Nov 22
Techno
04 Nov 22
Techno
Played by: Electrorites
Review: Hector Sandoval's Tensal project is more linear and singular than his work as Exium, and on Archives G, he delivers a series of blistering club tracks. "G1" is a rough and rocky ride, with a metallic tribal drum pattern setting the tone of the release. "G2" is less abrasive, but still sees Sandoval drop a steely, percussive rhythm track. The Spanish producer uses it as a backdrop to unravel a twisting, rolling filter against. By the time he reaches "G3", the mood has darkened further and a predatory bass underpins the approach of grey filtered clouds. Sandoval ends the release in an unexpected manner, with the loopy "G4" drawing on Rob Hood's visceral minimalism for inspiration.
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TENSAL 007
07 Jul 17
Techno
07 Jul 17
Techno
Review: Tensal is the side-project of Hector Sandoval, who is better known for his work as Exium. On F-Forma, he refines his sound to deliver four solid, heads-down DJ tools. There isn't a huge difference between these arrangements - the first and second are loopy, tracky affairs, the fourth is somewhat heavier - but "3" is the most impressive as Sandoval uses heavy tribal drums and hand-raising filters to maintain his audience's attention. The only divergence from this script comes on the fifth and final "Forma". Instead of pounding, loopy beats, the Spanish producer delivers a subtle, mysterious-sounding broken beat arrangement that showcases his diversity.
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TENSAL 006
15 Jul 16
Techno
15 Jul 16
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Hector Sandoval is one half of Spanish duo Exium and clearly, he is using Tensal as a platform for more a visceral approach. While Exium releases are based on clean, hypnotic structures, the opposite is true here; "Eco 1" is built on a rolling rhythm and splintered riffing, while "Eco 2" is a grubby, rough groove in the style of Mills and Lost Recordings, the odd filter breaking through the acrid sound. "Eco 3" sees the Spanish producer make a return of sorts to the panning, tunnelling sound of Exium, but it seems like Sandoval can't keep away from gritty sources, audible on the noisy, looped "Eco 4".
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TENSAL 005
07 Dec 15
Techno
07 Dec 15
Techno
Review: Tensal is the personal project of Hector Sandoval, one half of legendary Spanish techno duo Exium. This is the third release for his burgeoning alias and label and it's as greyscale and no-nonsense as you would hope. This seven-track release, inclusive of a digital bonus, is designed to fuel the long-winded club night somewhere in Europe, and each track throbs with maximum four-to-the floor force. If techno from the likes of Token and Modularz, and of course Pole Group, is your thing, you know what to do.
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TENSAL 003
22 Feb 15
Techno
22 Feb 15
Techno
