Sven Weisemann - Shove EP

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  • Sven Weisemann's new single for a.r.t.less is an intriguing affair. With six distinct tracks instead of the usual two—or four—it feels more like a collection of short stories than a single or even a mini-album. More so since the tracks are not bound together by any defining style or mood and instead play out in their own untouched worlds. Nonetheless, it is clear that Weisemann has used this release as a way to experiment with his signature sound. For example, several of the tracks including the opening title track are brief, beatless and highly evocative, as if trying to mark out a mood in haiku or as sonic glyphs. "Limaro" and "Limaro 2" in particular both sound smooth and evanescent. Plucked melodies and pale ambient winds stir deep, passing emotions, whereas the beautiful, chiming chords of "Samurai Love" play off a gentler, living innocence. In contrast, "Trakz" is an epic banger that sees Weisemann doing his best to appropriate the Berghain sound. Despite the alluring roughness, the high end percussion works too hard while the bass kick marches rather than dances. "Redux" is another epic track and the most traditional "Sven" sounding moment. Deep, sultry and haunting, it betrays a hint of venom in its core. Overall, Shove may be something of a mixed bag, but it is one that suggests the mark of a mature artist trying to expand his own possibilities.
  • Tracklist
      A1 Shove A2 Redux A3 Samui Love B1 Limaro B2 Trakz B3 Limaro #2
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