- Out next on Chris Fortier’s Fade Recordings is a two tracker from Descent. With the quality of music on show by various labels at the moment, it is no surprise that Fade continue the trend with yet another solid release.
Round Midnight is first up, and the opening moments are characterized by a solid kick drum and various effects and sounds. The track builds in stature with a subtle baseline until it hits the breakdown, where gritty atmospheric sounds unite in a quirky fashion. The track hits peak time with a driving finale featuring hypnotic vocal patterns intertwined with the rich baseline.
The beats are a lot more quirkier in the opening moments of Tempura, creating a breakbeat fusion of jumpy beats and cutting edge effects, until the production breaks down inviting a unique ethnic vocal and a stunning string pattern to unite. A different vocal line enters, perfectly forming with the beats and embedded baseline, while the melodies and strings work their magic in the background. A great and highly emotive production.
Sometimes I almost feel guilty continually giving tracks great reviews, but truth be told, there is some great music out there right now. This release is no different, with two great tracks, and especially the b-side, shining amongst the current showering of releases.