Rebel Intelligence return with a new 4 track EP of electro from John Davies aka Datassette. The tracks were composed using a vintage Japanese analogue setup, delivering a warm sound reminiscent of 80’s wave with the title track paying homage to Mr Flagio and I.M.S The B side “Metropolis Light Transport” brings a strong Drexciyan influence matched to the signature sound you’ve expect from a Datassette release.
Rebel Intelligence was never the most prolific of labels, with its’ first three releases – a trio of excellent analogue workouts from Matt Whitehead – coming out over a two-year period. This fourth 12″ – the imprints first since 2011 – sees a new wave of artists bringing their synthesizers and drum machines to the party. JTC’s “Habit” opens proceedings, sounding not unlike a cross between classic EBM, sparse analogue deep house and pitched-down early Detroit techno. Automatic Tasty impresses with “Winters Evening”, a deliciously melodic chunk of Claro Intelecto style electro, before Elec Pt1 charges off on an intoxicating 303 acid tip (“Daytime Acid”). Finally, Abraham Cowley flies off into space with “Shifting Seasons”, a wonderfully evocative fusion of constantly building analogue beats, melancholic chords and eyes-wide-shut melodies.
Matt Whitehead returns with the 3rd installment on Rebel Intelligence. This time 4 tracks of finely crafted acid house in keeping with his acclaimed live sets of the past 2 years. From the Inner City inspired ‘Good Fun’ to the deep atmosphere of the title track ‘Obsession’, this EP captures a sound and feeling guaranteed to move both hearts and feet on the dancefloor.
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