Electroacoustic Music Volume VIII

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"One thing can be said about "Electroshock Records" without any fear of contradiction, and that's they're one hell of an interesting electronic label. I'd be the first to say that not all their releases have hit the mark, that would be, frankly, impossible, but all credit is given to them for not sticking to a winning formulae. It's only recently I finished the mammoth task of reviewing their last batch when bang! another five arrive. Not that I'm moaning, anything from this label is always a welcome addition. This is another "Electroshock" Compilation. Electroshock Presents: "Electroacoustic Music. Vol. VIII" (ELCD 036). It seems an age now since I was first introduced to "Electroshock Records" via their first compilation. The quality of these compilations is still something that "Electroshock" should be proud of. Not only are they a cracking collection in their own right, but they feature music not found on the main projects. Artists often appear after they've shown their wares on some of the compilations, but they are mainly unique and very collectable. This time around we get an impressive sixteen tracks. What's good about this particular release is that, for the novice, there aren't really any marathons, no extra long workouts that could do more harm to new listeners than anything else. As is always the case as well with these releases, there's a wide range of electronic and ambient styles that merge, cross pollinate and morph. Some are scary, some are truly relaxing, and others are bravely experimental. I aren't going to pick any ones out because it's unfair, and also, it's very hard to separate as they all have their worth. Amazing!" - Dave W. Hughes ("Modern Dance")

"This is another compilation disc in the stable of Electroshock Records. It is difficult to write a review about a compilation CD and certainly when it contains minimalistic, electroacoustic, low-fi, experimental music. Lisa Walker from Canada donates the first track of sixteen on this album. She brings a good calm start that is followed by and experimental classical piece from Claire Laronde (France). The Yugoslavian participant - Milica Paranosic - brings her work in 4 tracks. Further more you can listen to contributions from people from Finland, Israel, Italy and four pieces from the USA. Christopher Andrew Arrell makes me think of someone who is playing with languages and is having difficulties to keep them apart. Gary Di Bendetto puts the longest track ("A Drop in the Bucket") on this album that is created with sounds of water. If you like calm, classical, ambient, avant-garde experimental music you must explore this new compilation album of Electroshock Records (and of course also all the previous ones)." - Peter-Jan van Damme ("Darker Than the Bat")