Anchor Factory, a small record label out of Germany France, have released "Die Geschenke" ("The Gift") a few days ago, January 12th. According to the press information, I think it was put together over the Christmas break.
Just quickly listening to the eight tracks, starting with the last track, "Girls In My Arms" (feat Prysmo) and working backward. The compilation features other Anchor Factory artists, I'll confess I've never heard of them. I'm not what you would call a DJ expert, and I guess most house music just sounds the same to me. What I can tell you is that I can listen to these songs and it's not a chore, unlike other records I've reviewed.
These songs are mostly instrumental, even on "vocal mix" of "No Good", there's hardly any lyrics. The songs feels very unnatural to me, like automatic robotic loops of beats (in particular "Danger House"). These songs reminds me of more popular DJ acts like Daft Punk.
While these type of house/dance music are designed to have repetitive sound for dancing purpose, I feel that you can enjoy them on headphones (to hear and appreciate all the layers and effects).
Full track listing below.
You can listen to the entire album on soundcloud.com, to buy the music, just head over to the label, www.anchorfactory.com.
Just quickly listening to the eight tracks, starting with the last track, "Girls In My Arms" (feat Prysmo) and working backward. The compilation features other Anchor Factory artists, I'll confess I've never heard of them. I'm not what you would call a DJ expert, and I guess most house music just sounds the same to me. What I can tell you is that I can listen to these songs and it's not a chore, unlike other records I've reviewed.
These songs are mostly instrumental, even on "vocal mix" of "No Good", there's hardly any lyrics. The songs feels very unnatural to me, like automatic robotic loops of beats (in particular "Danger House"). These songs reminds me of more popular DJ acts like Daft Punk.
While these type of house/dance music are designed to have repetitive sound for dancing purpose, I feel that you can enjoy them on headphones (to hear and appreciate all the layers and effects).
Full track listing below.
1. Alan Mathison – “Danger House” - 5:31
2. Debrie – “At Night” – 6:56
3. Prysmo - “Background” – 5:09
4. Tchong – “D.F.S.” – 8:44
5. Prysmo – “Reality” – 4:41
6. Leo Outlaw – “Leopard 909” – 3:37
7. Armagnac – “No Good” – 4:29
8. Pierre d'Albret ft. Prysmo – “Girls In My Arms” – 6:02
2. Debrie – “At Night” – 6:56
3. Prysmo - “Background” – 5:09
4. Tchong – “D.F.S.” – 8:44
5. Prysmo – “Reality” – 4:41
6. Leo Outlaw – “Leopard 909” – 3:37
7. Armagnac – “No Good” – 4:29
8. Pierre d'Albret ft. Prysmo – “Girls In My Arms” – 6:02
You can listen to the entire album on soundcloud.com, to buy the music, just head over to the label, www.anchorfactory.com.
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