Genius of Time - Tuffa Trummor

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  • The sixth record from Aniara Recordings lets loose what people have no doubt been waiting a long time for. One of its two cuts, "Tuffa Trummor Med Synt," appeared way back in June, but has just now been pressed to wax by the Gothenburg-based label. It's an interesting bit of work, shaping old and new sounds into an ebullient slice of house. The track's bedrock is classic Roland fare: taut kicks, bouncing toms and nimble claps. All the other parts—that is to say, the melodic parts—sound shiny and modern. Genius of Time, who co-own Aniara, use this contrast to great advantage, unleashing masses of fluttering synths over the spectrum. There's always a lot going on, but the track's careful sense of balance ensures nothing ever feels arbitrary or cloying. If there wasn't already a lurking suspicion that the duo have a rather cheeky attitude towards retro, then the flipside should confirm it. It has a big Balearic breakdown that's reminiscent of Orbital, Underworld and a great many other acts from that era. It's hard to pinpoint exactly how it hits this feeling—perhaps with its faded breakbeat, or maybe its slightly kitsch tap-tapping bassline? Whatever the case, Genius of Time rather cleverly show that nostalgia can be induced sans obvious trope-borrowing. And more importantly, they've created a track with the potential to bring contemporary dance floors to their knees at the end of a night.
  • Tracklist
      A Tuffa Trummor Med Synt B Tuffa Trummor Med Rost
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