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Review: Benz and MD - Still Rain, Dead Calm
Info
Label:Silver Planet
Rel. date:13th Sep 04
Cat No: SILVER 067
Reviewer:Lukasz Napora
Reviewed:15th Jul 04
Format: 12"
Rating:5.05.05.05.05.05.0

Tracklisting
  1. Still Rain
  2. Dead Calm


Benz and MD - Still Rain, Dead Calm

The Benz & MD’s stream of releases continues. After the excellent “Dilation” it’s time for No. 2 in my personal hierarchy of the Canadian duo’s productions. However not to mix things up, let’s begin with side A.

„Still Rain” is a pure melodic dreamer with a heavily humming bass. The synths and samples surrounding it give the whole quite a happy touch, which brings to mind utopian lands that never existed.

A dreamy ambience is also a distinguishing mark of the aforementioned no. 2. However in “Dead Calm” you can hear some claws as well. The bumpy beat makes it lively which in connection with a melancholic melody form a very romantic and yet dance tune. Perfect for dancefloor night swimming.

I’m really glad that Silver Planet knew Greg and Marco for what they were and from the promo tangle picked these two tracks. Their melodies are always far from banal.

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