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MANTRAP 004EP
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"This is the first in a series of three various artist 12" releases, that features four of the Dublin label's most trusted henchmen. Puresthatred's 'Robbery' is his debut track on Mantrap and what an awesome one it is: Dark imposing bass and beats meet the sound of smashing glass, rave led keys and all round mayhem, with haunting strings that send this one into deepest hell. Meeting him there is Magnetize, who in one take supplied this evil vox led synth grinder in 'Distant Observer,' with deft 808s and distorted crackling fx creating both a scary but grooving feel. Rory St John pushes wobbly techno eccentricity on 'Dysentry,' with fluid editing and supreme use of effects proving again why he is one of the most exciting new talents around. Sunil Sharpe's 'Print More Money and Shut Up!!' is a slippery mover, where a succession of unruly lead sounds accompany odd vocals and rasping hats -- with a straightforward approach that will penetrate all in its way. So, four top class techno cuts here, all with their own unique character and all for peak time play."
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MANTRAP 003EP
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"Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, this debut 12" from Rory St. John is the result of tireless dedication to his craft, in developing a production style that is uniquely his own. Referencing various areas of dancefloor techno, Rory opens with the infectious weird funk of 'Order of the Solar Temple' -- featuring a tension-filled breakdown that could well be one of the finest moments of techno in 2008! 'Morin Equinox' retains the funk, with multiple buzzing synths and ongoing edits that enter all sorts of nooks and crannies; topped off by lamenting keys that steer it into even more absorbing territory. 'Sirius' is an industrial motored groove; containing spooky vocals and gusts of ferocious white noise that make way for a simple but extremely effective piano line, which again makes for another perfectly nailed offering. 'Sphereix' is an ode to Bratislava's Sub Club, where Rory recently set alight with his live set. Stuttering drum rhythms and rising atmospherics pave the way for a menacing lead synth that moves like a wasp and stings like a wasp... owwww! An action-packed EP from this exciting new artist, full of many bizarre ideas and winning grooves."
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