M U S I C R EV I EWS REVIEWED BY: OLI GRANT, MATT RICHES, SEAN KELLY, JUSTIN IRIAJEN, JON COOK, SOPHIE THOMAS, DJ DUBBOY, GWYN THOMAS DECHROUSTCHOFF, JERYL WILTON, SAM BATES.
FABRICLIVE 67 Ben UFO (Fabric) Hessle Audio figurehead Ben UFO steps up to provide the latest, instalment of the FABRICLIVE mix series. The result is an interesting yet accessible journey through forward thinking house and techno, in all its various forms. Firmly shaking off the 'bass music' cobwebs, the DJs’ DJ opts for a gritty, more analogue sound. Starting the selection with Delroy Edwards’ titanium tough drums and post apocalyptic synths is a real statement of intent, and just when you thought things couldn't get any rougher, Pev & Kowton's 'Raw Code' comes churning into the mix, pushing the energy and distortion levels well into the red. Tracks such as Tim Love Lee's percussive oddity 'The Tortoise' and Juniper’s lush, Manc- house roller 'Jovian Planet' cut through the hiss and crackle like shards of light from a storm cloud, offering some well needed respite from the sometimes relentless jack. Ben UFO is clearly a DJ of the highest calibre with a real ear for an unusual blend, but it’s his deep appreciation and understanding of house and techno that really shines through. Highly recommended.
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