Reviews: Heretic - Pollux
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Timothy Clerkin is a very busy boy. As well as being one half of the London-based producer and DJ duo Eskimo Twins and releasing choice cuts across lauded labels like Throne of Blood, Clouded Vision and La Dame Noir he is also forging an outlet for his solo work via his Heretic moniker. Geodesic which was released on Days of Being Wild garnered the attention of Erol Alkan, Chloe and no other than “The Guvnor” while his follow up releases included “A Curse” and “44 Squadron Ep” while his last track “Insurrection” featured Justine on the latest compilation for Relish.
The “Heretic Original” of Pollux starts deceptively mellow, the mysteriously hypnotic voice is a precursor for a warped synth laden journey through the cosmos, picking up the pace it builds to a perfect dancefloor melter. Delayed keys dance around acidic drops while the returning hypnotic vocal of “don’t you think it’s too late?” brings the track to its peak. Damager.
Lord Sabre graces the release with 2 storming remixes a “Japanese Import Mix” which has a deeper spaced out feel compared to his “Andrew Weatherall Mix”. If you want to get your hands on the Japanese Import though you will have to opt for the 12” release as opposed to the 10.
ALFOS partner Sean Johnston aka Hardway Bros brings a luscious New Beat feel to his “Boccaccio Mix” dropping schlock film samples into the mix, hard Belgian beat flavoured synth stabs give a sweet retro feel to his interpretation.
Antoni Maiovvi goes deep into his techno territory pumping up the track to an early morning barnstormer which will undoubtedly be dropped at some of the more discerning parties across the summer. Heavy duty stuff.
Finally Front De Cadeaux slow down the track adding a beautifully hypnotic feel to their mix, its gloriously deep and spacious which allows all the various elements to really make an impact. This could quite easily soundtrack a sunset or a sunrise. Stunning stuff.
It’s probably an indication of how well regarded Timothy is that not only one but both of the ALFOS duo in Messer’s Weatherall and Johnston perform remix duties on Pollux (I understand this is a first) but that a aside the Original itself and the contributions from Antoni Maiovvi and Front De Cadeaux should be praised in their own right. Pollux is released on two vinyl formats 12” and 10” as well as digital (except Andrew Weatherall’s Japanese mix which will be 12” only) out 15th July on Nein Records.
8/10
Michael Prestage
https://www.facebook.com/hereticuk/
https://soundcloud.com/neinrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/NeinRecords/
The “Heretic Original” of Pollux starts deceptively mellow, the mysteriously hypnotic voice is a precursor for a warped synth laden journey through the cosmos, picking up the pace it builds to a perfect dancefloor melter. Delayed keys dance around acidic drops while the returning hypnotic vocal of “don’t you think it’s too late?” brings the track to its peak. Damager.
Lord Sabre graces the release with 2 storming remixes a “Japanese Import Mix” which has a deeper spaced out feel compared to his “Andrew Weatherall Mix”. If you want to get your hands on the Japanese Import though you will have to opt for the 12” release as opposed to the 10.
ALFOS partner Sean Johnston aka Hardway Bros brings a luscious New Beat feel to his “Boccaccio Mix” dropping schlock film samples into the mix, hard Belgian beat flavoured synth stabs give a sweet retro feel to his interpretation.
Antoni Maiovvi goes deep into his techno territory pumping up the track to an early morning barnstormer which will undoubtedly be dropped at some of the more discerning parties across the summer. Heavy duty stuff.
Finally Front De Cadeaux slow down the track adding a beautifully hypnotic feel to their mix, its gloriously deep and spacious which allows all the various elements to really make an impact. This could quite easily soundtrack a sunset or a sunrise. Stunning stuff.
It’s probably an indication of how well regarded Timothy is that not only one but both of the ALFOS duo in Messer’s Weatherall and Johnston perform remix duties on Pollux (I understand this is a first) but that a aside the Original itself and the contributions from Antoni Maiovvi and Front De Cadeaux should be praised in their own right. Pollux is released on two vinyl formats 12” and 10” as well as digital (except Andrew Weatherall’s Japanese mix which will be 12” only) out 15th July on Nein Records.
8/10
Michael Prestage
https://www.facebook.com/hereticuk/
https://soundcloud.com/neinrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/NeinRecords/
