Squints (2LP)

Artist:	Repeat Repeat
Titel:	Squints (2LP)
Label:	Soma
Cat-no:	SOMA 54 LP
Stil:	Minimal & Tech-House
Typ:	2LP
Preis:	21 CHF

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Repeat Repeat have returned to Soma with their impressive debut album "Squints", a fresh and wonky technoid excursion that exudes a playful sensibility while packing a potent punch. Haywire artist and well-respected DJ Dave Congreve joined forces with fellow acid house enthusiast Mark Rutherford in the winter of 2004. They have released two well received singles on Soma, "Bounce Your Body To The Box" and "Blippy". Mark's strong musical background and Dave's DJing expertise have combined to create an album of emotive club savvy tracks that are odd and compulsive. The title "Squints" comes from the idea that the easiest way to alter your minds perception is by squinting, this notion is in keeping with the Repeat Repeat attitude to manipulating music into a new refracted form. "Squints" is the amalgamation of two years of delving into their machines and twisting out peculiar rhythms and wobbly grooves. They have now created an album to enchant us all, a delirious concoction that is truly varied and original. The album kicks off with the demented squelch of "Flip Flop", a druggy throb that captures the essence of the Repeat Repeat sound. The hypnotic power of "Loops & Boundaries" continues, this emotive piece is warm and layered with thick chords and melody. The gnarling "Crocodile" follows with its off-kilter lurching funk. They have also included a revised version of their first single "Carpark" and transformed it into an atmospheric killer. "Wassily" is dedicated to one of their favourite painters, Wassily Kandinsky, and is a more experimental track with ethereal tones. "Why Must" is a penetrating dancefloor annihilator that twists and turns in all directions. This is already being played heavily by Richie Hawtin. Following on is the Aphex-inspired "Glass" - this infectious track mangles the title vocal amid a sombre and reflective groove. Concluding "Squints" is the massive "Home Stop Welcome", this is the most driving cut on the album with its growling bass, brooding beats and haunting strings. A fitting finale to an intrepid collection of future funk.

Side 1:

- "Flip Flop"
- "Loops & Boundaries"

Side 2:

- "Crocodile"
- "Carpark"

Side 3:

- "Squint Shapes"
- "Wassily"
- "Space In Between"
- "Why Must"

Side 4:

- "Glass"
- "Home Stop Welcome"

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