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Xela, For Frosty Mornings And Summer Nights [Type, 2007] PDF Print E-mail
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Written by onecaseman   
Tuesday, 18 September 2007

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Xela remasters and reissues his long out of print first album, due to high demand. Upon release, this record completely outclassed the rest of the now defunct Neo Ouija catalog, so it’s nice to see it get its due respect. Unlike either of his two recent records (he seems to change style with every release), this album is unique take on downtempo glitch, with sparse hip hop samples and beats backdropping more traditional (but absolutely gorgeous) IDM melodies. A real revelation upon its release and a stark contrast to The Dead Sea or even Tangled Wool.

Style: Downtempo, Glitch

RIYL: Arovane, Telefon Tel Aviv 

Buy from Amazon  Official Site

Download: Under The Glow Of Streetlights


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written by asmadeus, December 05, 2007
John Twells has already contributed with some profound output to the current electronic and experimental scene. He is the one half of Yasume, a founder of Type Records, and a reviewer for Boomkat. Add in his employment for Baked Goods distributor and you can see how far his digital tentacles stretch into the musical realm. With this reissue of a 2003 release on Neo Ouija, we are reminded why John is more than just a key player in the business side [the ugly side] of the music. The ambient soundscapes with lightly sprinkled IDM glitches spread calmly across a subdued and frosty sound landscape. The title of the album can not be more than self descriptive. Recommended if you like to feel all snuggle in the mornings, yet slightly chilled at night.
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