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The Alpha Conspiracy vs Low Technicians | Forward Rewinding

A excellent split release of two new electro / dance acts from a promising new label.
CD, Diffusion

Tekst: Martijn van Gessel

Publicatiedatum: 10 mei 2002

This is a split release by two (fairly) new electro / dance acts from the US on the also fairly new Diffusion Records label. This label is specialized in new electronic acts with a fresh and original sound. Besides the two artists featured on this release they have also signed Iris, an 80’s influenced synth pop act. The 80’s influence can also be found traced in the sound of the Low Technicians and The Alpha Conspiracy.
The Low Technicians (see the review of their recent single elsewhere on this site) make use of 80’s synth pop, electro (pop) and EBM roots in their electro sound. They mix an 80’s feeling with new electro sounds, original rhythms and melancholy melodies. Although The Alpha Conspiracy (see elsewhere on this site for a review of their debut album) also make use of 80’s sounds, it is not always very evident in their sound. They fuse electro with IDM and trip hop, which results in a moody and melancholy mix. But, the music is never dark or gloomy and is very good dancefloor material. Both The Low Technicians and The Alpha conspiracy contribute four tracks to this cd. The mix of their music make up a good album. Best tracks by The Low Technicians are Spited You Ever Since and Call Me Back, both smart programmed electro dance tracks with harsh beats but also with lots of atmosphere to them. The best tracks by The Alpha Conspiracy on this release are Subdivided and Zeno’s Paradox, which uses warm sounds and nice melodies to make up for trippy electro songs.
Overall this is an excellent introduction to these two promising new acts and the new Diffusion label. There is more to expect from the people behind this in the future!

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