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"Future Perfect State"


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Future Perfect State CD cover


Clublife Magazine / Sept 95

After their tantalizing appearances on "From Here to Tranquility 1" and "UFA", I am pleased to report that this long-awaited full-length from Spice Barons will not disappoint its, erm, awaiters.

SB consists of Silent's own Kim Cascone (a.k.a. Heavenly Music Corporation) producing, along with partners Don Falcone and Paul Neyrinck. And indeed, tracks like "Aromatique" and "Moondragon" are HMC-esque in their overlaying "scattered" patterns of light analog sequencing. However, this album's strength lies in the use of pulsating apreggiated undercarriages and ambient house-style grooves to ground and propel the ever-present free-floating bliss; case in point, "Accidentia In Moonlight". The dub-take "Cheebah" does not fare quite as well, employing some sparse melodic chords and plinky percussion to little effect, but "White Moon" is a clear winner, integrating trancey chord changes and drumloops into the concoction.

"Future Perfect State" is perfect for anyone who is enjoying Silent's evolving ambient style (particularly HMC and Trancedental Anarchists), and wants something with a little more momentum.



Tentacles of Erpland #VI

If you like techno, this will do you fine. It has an Eat Static feel to it. Maybe not as articulate, but well worth the effort to find. This little gem is very ambient and has a lot of feeling. They consider themselves ambient as well. With a definite space edge. Most songs do not have the heavy bass drum. So try and find it.




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