Montag, 18. Apr 2011, 0:01
2562 set one limitation for this album: everything had to be sampled from disco albums. It is the best limitation he could have set. The entire album is so fantastic; I think I’ve finally been converted over to the church of dubstep.
Previous efforts by Dave Husimans had been a bit less house-orientated. As a huge fan of house music, particularly well-done house, I think it is probably that element which won me over. While listening to this, I’m reminded this is only his third album. Those previous albums lacked a certain something; maybe they were a bit too sparse for me.
“Winamp Melodrama” reminds me heavily of Oval gone dance. Yes, it is that good. Beats skip; melodies are lost in constant stutters and distortion. Glitch never sounded so good or purposeful. Other parts are reminiscent of late-period IDM such as “Juxtapose” which strongly suggests Jake Mandell’s work might have had an influence.
Other songs show off certain spaciousness. “Intermission” with its heavy bass, ideal percussion and lush sound fills its 6 minutes with nothing but giant sounds. Faster songs exist on this album too, such as the hyper-kinetic “Brasil Deadwalker”. Countless allusions are made to the best of early 90s techno, whether it is the far off hits or stabs of melody.
My personal favorite would have to be “Final Frenzy”. It has a great buildup in it. Perhaps if 2562 was interested in hits, this would be the radio single. I’m not sure; I’m pretty addicted to electronic music in general.
“Fever” is a full album. There aren’t any duds. Albums like this confirm my faith in electronic music in general. Occasionally I veer away from the path of pure electronic. 2562 reminds me of my favorite albums I listened to growing up as a kid and I’m thankful to him.