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Just got a fresh new batch of tracks off of Beatport, and a few of them are particularly spacey, which is definitely something I love in a deep house/techno track. And on a rainy, crummy day like today, what better place to be? The atmosphere, the out-of-body feelings, the filling of your headspace with sounds and rhythms you could only dream of...it's some pretty cool stuff I gotta admit.

This first cut is from a growing name in the minimal production field: Seth Troxler. "Aggression" is a slow, bumping, rolling track, with an oddly "catchy" kick chunk kept moving for a few minutes, before a harsh, sped-up voice over the phone signals why this track gets its name, as this sample is followed by an atonal synth riff complete with aggravated hisses, growls, and electronic hums and blurts. While not immediately aggressive, this track builds to something irritating, abrasive, and totally, sonically wonderful, all the while, the interesting cadence always keeping things balanced and structured.

http://www.last.fm/music/Seth+Troxler/_/Aggression?autostart

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This next track reminds me 100% of Daft Punk. From the sensual drums to the lush, warm pads and synths. Even that signature riff, it sounds straight out of Daft Punk's "Veridus Quo"!! But Das Glow's "A Lighter Shade of Bright" flows smoother, like a glowing sea of strawberry yogurt. Yep. Exactly like that. A wonderfully spacey, creamy-smooth, underrated gem of a track, it will completely mellow the mood wherever and whenever you put it on.



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This final track mixes in a little funk, groove, and trippiness with the spacey. Joe Goddard's (of Hot Chip) "Apple Bobbing" is remixed wonderfully and oddly by British Dj/composer/producer Four Tet. There's a lot going on here, including a hilarious yet well-fitting sample of Cassie's "Me & U". Yeah. That's what I said too! Regardless, it works. Besides the loose, almost jazzy beat, this track has no real structure, but I really like that. It flows better, sounding like an actual spring breeze; warming, yet cooling, comfortable, cheery, natural, and smile-enducing even! The synths flutter and float above the vocal samples, swelling to an airy, breezy peak that just makes me smile ever time I hear it. Definite favorite track of the year.




That's all! Should have a few more tracks up later this week, including a Turkey Day specific post. Until then, keep 'em open.
-NL