Single review: Utopia / “Diamonds Shine” / “Scan Me” (Breed12inches)
Nov 9th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Music Reviews
The sister label to Lifted Music, Breed12inches has had some pretty sick releases so far, and this one from Russian duo Utopia is no exception. “Diamonds Shine” starts with a deceptively expansive, tapping, melodic intro, until the soundscape is annihilated by pounding kick drums, as it falls into the drop with a savage mastery. Powerful, sucker punch beats, crisp, tight production, some electro sounds, and a nice, heavy b-line drive this one along, accompanied by some jingling, sweeping synths to create an enticing energy. “Scan Me” is another intricately produced piece of Slavic finery, as again, the eerie, edgy, atmospheric intro is disturbed by some well-paced drums, before dropping in a percussive frenzy, into a dark, tech-y tune with some glitchy moments, heavy subs, and a stomping beat. A midway breakdown returns us to a bleak, minimal, post-apocalyptic sound, before we return to Utopia again. All we can say for this one is watch out, the Russians are coming!
Belinda Rowse
File under: Spor, Teebee, Calyx
