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Abakus - That Much Closer to the Sun (Liquid Sound Design)
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humph
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Posted : May 13, 2004 12:54
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UPFRONT MAGAZINE : APRIL - JUNE 2004
Another Perfect jem from the highly talented LSD stable. Although there is an air of retro in this disc through its subtle balearic rhythmns, DnB basslines and references to classic LSD releases of the past(Last Summer Dub), the pace and drive of the disc is very definately frameworked in the here and now through 21st Century production techniques, innovative ideas and well timed hooks. This "works" as an album and should be thought of in terms of one continuous piece of music as opposed to 11 individual tracks.
BUBBLE JAM : APRIL 2004
I really like this album, beautifully produced and full of familiar sounding melodies, it is certainly going to hit the spot this summer. While i could not classify this as psychedelic trance, the album defies categorisation. Clever little guitar hooks blend with many styles, funky balearic, dubby, breaks that wash over your senses. It has a psychedelic feel to its sounds and production quality and is going to work well in an uptempo chill. |
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Seb
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Posted : May 13, 2004 16:46
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Been listening a lot to this cd the last two weeks and I must say I love it. Will come with a more detailed feedback in a couple of days ... so far I can just recommend everyone to give this one a listen.
Big Respect to our lovely butterflies!
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BrettFromTibet
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Posted : May 13, 2004 21:09
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I heard DJ Fractalien play tracks from this at a party on Saturday, and...
it got an *incredibly* good response from the downtempo room crowd.
This one sounds promising for sure. I want to try more in-depth listening. |
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Burglar
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Posted : May 13, 2004 22:30
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This Cd is just what everyone needs to ease themselves into the Summer groove. I love it and have been pining for it for a while having heard snippets out and about. I think 'Indu' is a real stomper and should be bought on 12" by anyone else who, like myself, still can't help but dabble in the wax. I would go on about other favorites on the album but if I started I'd have to do the lot as they are all sublime. Watch out world Russel T Davies is out there now and there'll be no stopping him!! |
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Lucas Aly
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Posted : May 21, 2004 02:36
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God it's lovely! my favs track 4 and 8!
sumarizze it in one word: SUNSHINE 
we are one. |
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Alek
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Posted : May 21, 2004 12:16
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Truly an AMAZING album...
How am I supposed to hallucinate with all these swirling colors distracting me! |
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yeti
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Posted : May 22, 2004 15:19
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Taken from Dragonfly records homepage
"‘That Much Closer To The Sun’….. a perfect title for an album that literally does put some sunshine in your life after that first listen."
Indeed it does !!!!!
.... cant wait for the summer time 
Favorite trax are 1,3,6 & 8 - The yeti loves to drink shnaps too, so he's like a real shaman... he, uhm, uh, if you want to contact him, you have to put some alcoholic offerings in front of the forest. |
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roche
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Posted : May 23, 2004 14:42
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.....A real cosmic shaggin disk. Russell, you are a sexy mofo... perfect timing, blissed out summer listening, sure to clean up outdoors. check the 'shiloh' rmx of 'indu' for a more dancefloor tip...... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... keep it coming matey |
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Pasha
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Posted : May 24, 2004 16:15
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Hey, I finally got it. Wonderful name for a summertime cd, wonderful music inside.
Thank you very much, I'm that much closer now...
Really good. Rotating in my stereo...
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Krusty
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Posted : May 24, 2004 16:20
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Catch Russel (Abakus) playing live at the Omni Festival, nr. Girona, Spain!!!!! www.omnifestival.org for full info. |
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olivier
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Posted : May 24, 2004 19:19
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i can't get enough of this wonderful album , it's soooo gooood
thank u russel !!!!!!!!!! |
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psy Li Yun
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Posted : May 24, 2004 19:21
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Every play of this album provides you with a new and pleasent surprise! this is an awesome debut album that really hits the nail on the head for the summer!
but this is not going to just be a summer album.
intricate production and inspired melodies will ensure that this one get played and played without becoming boring to the ear.
Pure sun soaked sounds for everyone! very accessible music, will probably convert many to the far side! |
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Henry
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Posted : May 25, 2004 14:27
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Panzer
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Posted : May 25, 2004 16:17
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Very Sweet album and a very welcome melodic overdose. Although at first sight/hearing not as deep as the average shpongle clone, this one begs to be played again and again...and only excellent albums usually have that effect.
Reminded me somehow of the ancient Total Eclipse (violent) Relaxation CD were also soft and warm synths dominate.
Prolly the 'Blumenkraft' or 'a Flock of Bleeps' of 2004: the must have chillout album. |
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Ksu
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Posted : May 26, 2004 00:44
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LSD good! I buy every LSD CD,just ordred.very waiting |
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