When I hear this I think of sound tip-toeing up a stair of electronic blocks, lightly patterned by decorative sound design. The echo synths beautifully merge with the indigenous percussion, magnifying a lucid dream of pad textures. Succinct rhythms bounce back and forth, increasing in majestic density and eventually evaporating into nothingness. The Percussion Club certainly have range with their new album Light Runner.
'Metal Eruption' encapsulates a dark mood, signaled by the presence of weeping sustained violins nestled within the ambiance. The raw, chiptune and retro attack of 'Trigger' offers a more diverse option to the listener. 'Analog Noise' is fairly self-explanatory, and showcases a range of white noise textures interwoven with an increasingly hypnotic groove. 'Marshall FX' is totally bizarre, featuring a zany collective of synth stabs composed around a fairly minimal tune.
There does seem to be a reliance on crazy sound effects, usually from the white noise variety. Whilst some are effective, they can overpower the tune and take over. I also get the impression that when I hear this I think it's an amateurish production.
Nevertheless, the album is very effective the way it is, offering a view of the electronica's past with tried and tested production elements. Unfortunately the world of electronic music production has move on too much for this to be considered a true classic.
Rating - 7/10
http://phochos.bandcamp.com/album/micro-runner
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