Review: This EP marks the Klakson label debut of Privacy, a Berlin-based machine freak who has previously impressed via releases on Lobster Theremin, Klasse Wrecks and Valcrond Video. Across the course of four fine tracks, the producer explores the world of electro, doffing a cap to a number of sub-genres along the way. So, while the skittish and excitable "Four Lo" sounds like a "braindance" era Rephlex throw-down, the slower, dirtier and spookier "U Can Tell" sails closer to dark electro territory. Then "NCSC" combines punchy electro drums with the trademark arpeggio bass and spacey synthesizer melodies of Italo-disco, while the fast-paced "Shove" sounds like a long lost Dexter classic.
Review: Dutch Techno imprint Klakson makes a very welcome return after a two year hiatus with some dynamic jack from Mesak. The Finnish producer has already released one album this year, and now drops this three track taster ahead of his upcoming Dada Wheel LP for Dexter and Steffi's iconic label. Up first is "Stitch Seq", a charming excursion into pumping house with a real abrasive feel to the groove. Mesak cuts a Scando electro funk strut on "Nahat" with neat synth stabs cutting through the rusted iron gate melodies. Pulses will race at the presence of a Dettmann remix of "Stitch Seq" and Marcel does not disappoint with growling sub bass the backdrop to ten minutes of dramatic progression - early morning vibes from the Berghain resident on this one...
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