Stellar OM Source - Nite-Glo

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  • Stellar OM Source is making a habit out of personal growth, for which we should all be grateful. The French-born producer's latest move comes with the 303-centric Nite-Glo, on which she seamlessly folds limber acid into sci-fi soundscapes and busy arrangements. These four productions are like a short scenic route on Christelle Gualdi's ongoing voyage to take inspiration from all corners of electronic music. Opener "Sudden" and fellow A-side cut "Never" make the best use of the available materials. Both utilize standard acid devices to funky effect, but are fully realized only when Gualdi loops in her own extra-terrestrial vocal tones. The cosmic pads that jump on "Never"'s second half with skipping melodic sequences add an especially distinctive touch. Closer "Sure" is a decent synthy jaunt—albeit with less of the 303 squiggles that make the others so satisfying—and while "Live" boasts some heavy dance floor energy, it takes a few too many left turns to be considered a DJ tool.
  • Tracklist
      A1 Sudden A2 Never B1 Live B2 Sure
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