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  | ZIMA STULECIA ~ MINUS 30°C
ASTIGMATIC 022 ~ POLAND ~ Electronic & Ambient
Recorded: 2021 Released: 2023
This is the debut album by the Polish duo called Zima StuleciaFind albums by this artist, which is yet another offshoot of the EABSFind albums by this artist ensemble, comprising of keyboardist Marek PedziwiatrFind albums by this artist (a.k.a. LatarnikFind albums by this artist) and drummer Marcin RakFind albums by this artist (a.k.a. Cancer GFind albums by this artist). The album presents ten original compositions, which remain uncredited and are assumed to be co-composed by the duo members.
For people familiar with the music of EABS and BlotoFind albums by this artist (which also includes these two musicians), the music is not really surprising, considering how unpredictable these young musicians can be, on one hand, and how talented they are, on the other. This time they combine many elements, all of which are somewhat “natural” to their age group, like House, Techno, Ambient and Electronic Music, with a dash of Jazz improvisation, a mishmash of sorts, yet an appealing listening trip, as usual with these guys.
Recorded in the midst of the Covid pandemic, the music, at least to me, is laden with somber accents and reflective solemnity, so anybody looking for an easy ride and tuches shakin’ danceable ditty is in for a big surprise. Despite some dangerous proximity to the dreaded New Age schmaltz, the duo manages to arise victorious from this adventure, creating a concise set of musical pieces, that has a storytelling quality and keeps the listener on edge for the duration. And they sure can write a nice melody as well.
Overall, this is another piece of music, which the EABS stable releases to the world, which manages to maintain the high Artistic standard they established over time. The change in musical direction or stylistic preferences keeps things interesting and brings new fans of their music aboard, which is always a good thing. In time they managed to convince me that that are what they claim to be: honest, hardworking and heartfelt musicians. So keep on moving on!
| | Updated: 23/03/2023Posted: 23/03/2023 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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