While predominantly a more atmospheric EP, and lacking any really standout tracks. "Protocol" nonetheless sees Current Value doing what he does best: making damn solid neurofunk.

Power Match: 7.6/10 a return to that Deadly Toys era of his sound with more modern synth work. The dissonant refrain does a lot here.
Along the Line: 7.3/10 mix is kind of messy, but with the more VGM-esque, uneasy feel this track has, I honestly don't mind it. Second drop goes off.
Protocol: 7.8/10 ... read more

Keknan

Obligatory review because I say so

[TRACK-BY-TRACK REVIEW]
1. Power Match - Really nice way to introduce a track thanks to its synths, holy shit. Enjoying the crass bass on this too. May not be super aggressive but the atmosphere makes up for it and I like it a lot. 9/10
2. Along The Line - Not much of a standout CV track but it's a fun listen! 8/10
3. Protocol - Dawg. The intro. Holy FUCK. It feels like a dissonant dream if that makes sense? Like it's very soothing yet enigmatic at ... read more