

That being said, Shuttle's productions are definitely meticulous. Each element on the A-side, "Fanfara," is fine-tuned to undergo subtle changes in texture and tone. The kick drum progresses from a blunted pulse to a throbbing stomp, and an eerie extended synth tone slides in and out of focus between grumbling instrumental blasts that occasionally gain a calloused edge. "Marching On The Rings Of Saturn" rustles up a similarly ominous mood, but with a more purposeful momentum. Dark piano chords give the track a dramatic vibe, which is enhanced by reverb-soaked drip-drop noises and a spiky bleep melody. The drums hit harder here—especially the hi-hats, which add an extra neck-jerking thrust that "Fanfara" doesn't have—making it the slightly more effective half of an engrossing release.
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Published /
Wed / 6 Aug 2014 -
Words /
Elissa Stolman -
Tracklist /
A1 Fanfara
B1 Marching On The Rings Of Saturn
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