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Antix - "Cavalier" album + remixes (Iboga Records 2CD)
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pr0fane
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Artist: Antix
Title: Cavalier
Label: Iboga Records
Format: Double CD + Digital download (MP3/Wav) one month later
Release date: May 2010
Release information:
"Cavalier", the much anticipated new Antix album is finally getting the long-awaited release in May. It’s the fourth album by the Antix-brothers from New Zealand on the Danish label Iboga Records, and once again they have surpassed themselves.
The album is a double CD format, consisting of 9 original creations accompanied by 10 top quality remixes from the likes of Hernan Catteneo, Djuma Soundsystem, Beckers, Erphun, Dousk, Jamie Stevens and Tim Richards - tunes with both the dance floor and the pure pleasure of listening in mind.
"Cavalier" is choreographed in a mixed format designed to evoke and enhance the Antix vibe whilst taking the listener on a journey, and the Antix trademark is very coherent in all their productions; crispy rhythmic hooks, minor harmonies, melancholic drifting pads and gentle swishes and fizzes. With the first listen you feel as though you are in very good hands.
"We have spent the longest time in the production on "Cavalier" compared to our previous albums, we wanted it to be something special, a new chapter in our lives. We realize with the introduction of digital downloads most people will be able to purchase the tracks as singles, so we crafted the CD as one continuous edit, so the listeners have something that they can take away with them on a holiday or on a long car journey".
The album EP's "Box of Birds", "The Hoard" and "Manta" have already set the benchmark of what is in store, getting praise and support from the likes of Dave Seaman, Nick Warren, King Unique, John Digweed, Stephan Bodzin, Paul Oakenfold, Jerome Isma-Ae and Laurent Garnier to name just a few, and the full album has even more treats.
About the tracks:
“The Hoard” (Album rendition); from the get go you are locked in a washed out and distorted symphonic intro with this very special edit. It’s a clubbed up version of the original mix (which was championed by John Digweed on his Transitions show) with its subterranean bass line and chugging chords - a perfect intro into this new Antix long player.
"Manta" swoops and soars as the title suggests into the album's namesake "Cavalier".
"Cavalier" gallops its way to a triumphant finale, a definitive stand out moment.
"Under the Shade" is the album's most melodically infectious tune with its rock chords, retro drums and pop structure. This track is seductively charming and an instant favorite.
From here we encroach on what is new territory for Antix with "Lost & Found" - in this case Indie Dance, which shows their diversity and skill to adapt their sound to different genres. It has a very Depeche Mode/Unkle vibe to it and is a fascinating composition, constantly evolving under lush vocals and a catchy arpeggiated hook securing a very solid yet ingenious dance floor approach.
"Out of Sorts" keeps with the Antix ethos of a hypnotic shuffling rhythm. It relies on a taut robotic funk and pulsing bottom end with a pitched down vocal.
"Let the Right One In" on the other hand has an organic slower energy with its clever use of affectless vocal samples taking you on a cruise through the countryside with a more minimal but very hypnotic approach.
"Box of Birds". Not a lot more can be said about this stellar release. It was the first installment of the 3 EP's and will definitely ruffle your feathers with its haunting pads, up-front slap-bass, and tight analogue riff giving you a glimpse of life from above the clouds.
"Miro", the album's final track, is more like an outro reminiscent of a classic 'Chain Reaction' cut from the mid nineties. It slowly builds to a wondrous crescendo, leaving you gently back at your door step with the sounds of waves crashing on the shore.
Tracklist for Antix - Cavalier:
01. The Hoard (Album rendition)
02. Manta
03. Cavalier
04. Under the Shade
05. Lost & Found / Feat. Mark Ridout
06. Out of Sorts
07. Let the right one in
08. Box of Birds
09. Miro
List of remixers for Cavalier - Remixed:
Hernan Catteneo
Erphun
Djuma Soundsystem
Continuum
Jamie Stevens
Opiuo
Tim Richards
Joel Armstrong
Frank Beckers
Dousk
Links:
Antix on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/antixfiord
Iboga Records website: http://www.iboga.dk
Iboga Records on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ibogarecords
Iboga Records fanpage on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ibogarecords
Iboga Records group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7523410676  DJ pr0fane (Iboga Records) | Multiphase
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Glen.C (Iboga Rec)
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a3k
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Posted : Apr 13, 2010 11:31
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all the best
seems quite interesting no doubt 
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phasetech
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-Abatwa-
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Posted : Apr 13, 2010 19:38
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Antix never disappoints. 2cd bonus sounds great. All the best
`Bottomless wonders spring from simple rules, which are repeated without end` Mandelbrot |
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pr0fane
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Posted : Apr 13, 2010 20:40
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Tracklist for the remix-CD (order might be changed):
01. The Hoard (Dousk Remix)
02. Let The Right One In (Joel Armstrong Remix)
03. Let The Right One In (Hernan Catteneo & Sound Exile Remix)
04. Out of Sorts (Opiou Remix)
05. Under the shade (Continuum Remix)
06. Lost & Found (Jamie Stevens Remix)
07. Box of Birds (Djuma Soundsystem Remix)
08. Box of Birds (Erphun Remix)
09. The Hoard (Tim Richards Remix)
10. Manta (Beckers Remix)
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pr0fane
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Posted : May 14, 2010 20:24
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TiMMY
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Posted : May 17, 2010 17:27
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Nice one guys.
is there any way this can be ordered in FLAC format for those of us who don't use CDs anymore? |
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Posted : May 18, 2010 08:20
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Looks good.
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