Eclectic drum patterns, fuzzed-out production, and a noticeable depature from the current sounds of Current Value's solo work, really help to distinguish this record in a significant way. The entire thing feels like a throwback to the 2000s darkstep & technoid sound (i think those are the genres here) , while also bringing a ton of fresh, modern conventions to the table, such as much improved mix, and tighter rhythms.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed most tracks here, and would easily rank ... read more

Keknan

Now that I reviewed Neo Miami, it's time to move on to The Observers - the other EP I was aware of when I was new to MachineCode. This EP likes to make use of technoid more often than not, basically meaning having a repetitive, yet hypnotizing beat... to my understanding, at least. Not only that, the atmosphere on the whole EP is incredibly dark and gritty. It's not something that hasn't been done before, but they go above and beyond with it. It has such a distinctly nihilistic, ... read more

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