Ellen Allien - Sool
(Bpitch Control) CD
Fresh off the success of her brilliant dance-oriented collaboration with Apparat, Orchestra Of Bubbles, Ms. Allien presents Sool, the starkest record in her discography. Sool eases up on Allien’s oft-overused vocal cut-ups & maximizes the minimal, rendering tracks from as little as possible, with each element placed strategically in the recording field to make you hyper-aware of the crazy sonic-realm Allien spent time concocting. Rest assured, this is a record that will reveal much more through headphone inspection. Sounds arduous, sure, but submerged in this plethora of clicks, kicks & pings is some humanity; check the lamenting melancholy jazz melody of “Zauber”. A pinpoint sharp statement by one of techno’s leading lights.