PLEQQ catches your breath and sends you spinning
Jay W. | Alexandria, NJ USA | 03/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"PLEQQ creates a shifting sonic bombardment in this disc. The pulsating effect catches your breath and buffets you outwards and upwards - its effect is worth the price alone. The official review on the disc is a bit flowery - pay no mind. Each song has many layers and mirror images of sounds that have a common melody or are simply in the same key and time signature. You sense great "texture" and "depth" in the sounds. The music could be described as "Chemical Brothers meet Ray Lynch" - but not exactly. There is also some of your favorite electronic pop (TMB and Troika) and a hint of latin flavors (Leisure Loot and Ixchel). Some of the songs have a sort of gravity to them but most are upbeat in mood. The music and production work in a large space with good speakers and also in a small space (like a car). In fact, in a small space you hear the nuances a bit more. They change each time you listen - there's a lot going on. If you're into dance, electronica, even Asian or Euro techno, or Math or Prog you should get quite a kick out of this stuff."
It will not get any better than this
Derek Kueter | New Jersey | 03/21/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I lived in Europe for 10 years, where all forms of music take a back seat to house and electronica. It's everywhere - in discos, cafes, restaurants, taxis, beaches - even at work. So you get good at distinguishing the wheat from the chaff. I scour Internet radio for good house and electronica and almost never find anything as good as Pleqq. Pleqq is a welcome embarassment to anyone who has tried their hand at creating this sort of music. The record is not an acquired taste: You'll like it immediately, and, after a few spins, you'll love it."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1