The fifth in a series of (consistently excellent!) KL releases, Volume Five works as a curated peek into the catalogue of fantastical musician Martin Zeichnete, but also as a Capital-"A" Album. Side one's irresistible energy blends seamlessly into side two's sense of mystery and wonder. Charge up and DO THE THING!!! whatever that thing might be, then kick back with whatever recreational aid you favor and ponder your universe. Intorikata
As a band, they were really doing something strange at the time by making music that sounded so resolutely like it came from the bedroom of a solo producer. "Vocals" are just snatches of floating sound, drums are often electronic... all the instruments sound electronic. They were clearly inspired by dub (who isn't) and started with stripped-down fragments, but then kept whittling down from there. Mood-wise they're bleak yet beautiful, like enjoying a solo walk in an industrial landscape. Jascha Narveson