Daniel Avery – Citizen Nowhere, bites yet soothes…

It would appear that the general consensus for Daniel Avery’s follow up to Drone Logic , ‘Song For Alpha’ is a resounding yes. With both Resident Advisor and the Guardian giving it 4/5. And whilst this post is not exactly an album review, we have to say that our initial impressions are much the same, with Citizen Nowhere standing out for us.

‘Citizen Nowhere’ opens with a cinematic expansiveness that is both contemplative yet purposeful. A purpose that gathers momentum with the introduction of a well considered and complimentary scratchy drum track. A drum track, that though minimal, carries enough poise and variation to thrust the record towards its intended stuttering conclusion.

This is no wishy washy chill out tune, but rather a refined club ready techno beat with progressive overtones.

 

Sisters – Odd Nosdam (Boards Of Canada)

Deep Space – Shinjuku Lights

Trikk – Bela taken from Ritual EP