Reviews - Sunburst – Sigward & Oliver Sudden
With props from Ewan Pearson, Jennifer Cardini, Heretic and Matt Walsh the new Beachcoma 12” from Sigward and Oliver Sudden would at first glance seem like a gem of a release and being a fan of Sigward’s Black Mambo EP I was looking forward to hearing what the Amateur Records duo bring when they work together.
The title track has a deceptive intro that lulls you into a false sense of security with faint then building delays which sharply collide into a bass line that punches you firmly in the chest before dying away and reintroducing a wonderfully harmonic combination of Arps and synths which combine to bring a uplifting climax to an instant winner.
Sunburst – Hardway Bros Outer Space Interpolation
Mr Sean “Hardway Bros” Johnston brings a deep grittier feel to his Hardway Bros Outer Space Interpolation interpretation with a crisp and pulsing adventure which subtly builds into an amazing segment of music. If you’re an ALFOS fan then this is a must have for your collection. Stunning work.
Atma Atma
Finally, but no means least we have “Atma Atma” a brooding slow burner which drops wonky synths and spiralling keys into the blender and produces a strangely hypnotic and enveloping track which I personally think is a touch of genius.
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Generally speaking if you ever see Sean Johnston’s name associated with a release you know that given his pedigree you won’t be disappointed and I’m not wrong here (but enough of the Hardway Bros love in). This is a quality release and I’d highly recommend it just make sure you give Sunburst and Atma Atma your time too because these tracks deserve your ears also. Quality stuff all over.
Michael Prestage 9/10
The title track has a deceptive intro that lulls you into a false sense of security with faint then building delays which sharply collide into a bass line that punches you firmly in the chest before dying away and reintroducing a wonderfully harmonic combination of Arps and synths which combine to bring a uplifting climax to an instant winner.
Sunburst – Hardway Bros Outer Space Interpolation
Mr Sean “Hardway Bros” Johnston brings a deep grittier feel to his Hardway Bros Outer Space Interpolation interpretation with a crisp and pulsing adventure which subtly builds into an amazing segment of music. If you’re an ALFOS fan then this is a must have for your collection. Stunning work.
Atma Atma
Finally, but no means least we have “Atma Atma” a brooding slow burner which drops wonky synths and spiralling keys into the blender and produces a strangely hypnotic and enveloping track which I personally think is a touch of genius.
http://www.junodownload.com/products/sigward-oliver-sudden-sunburst/2714207-02/
Generally speaking if you ever see Sean Johnston’s name associated with a release you know that given his pedigree you won’t be disappointed and I’m not wrong here (but enough of the Hardway Bros love in). This is a quality release and I’d highly recommend it just make sure you give Sunburst and Atma Atma your time too because these tracks deserve your ears also. Quality stuff all over.
Michael Prestage 9/10
