musicOMH
Pole - 90/90 (Mute)
release date: 16 June 2003
Pole - 90/90

buy music
Minimal dub's number proprietor Stefan Betke (AKA Pole) brings us 90/90, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 45/45. Technically an EP, this release boasts 4 tracks on minimal goodness.

The main selling point here is that Pole, for the first time, features vocals in the form of Ohio-based rapper Fat Jon on lead track Slow Motion. His almost-conversational delivery reminds of The Streets, minus the Cockney accent.

90/90 is exceptionally chilled. However, one comes away feeling strangely slow rather than relaxed. It's not going to get any mainstream success, but fans of minimal dub will no doubt find this a welcome addition to their collection. Imagine what Mike Skinner and Royksopp would come up with on downers - that is the sound of Pole.






TOP ARTICLES NOW
BLOG: Little Boots tops Sound Of 2009 poll

VIDEO: Fever Ray: If I Had A Heart

ALBUM: Danko Jones: Never Too Loud

INTERVIEW: M83's Anthony Gonzalez remembers a youth spent stargazing

INTERVIEW: Joan As Police Woman's candid camera catharsis

INTERVIEW: Yeasayer on "Middle Eastern-psych-snap-gospel"

RELATED ARTICLES
ALBUM:
Pole - Pole

TRACK:
Pole - 90/90



  more track reviews...