Modul - Isol (Raster Noton/058, 2004)

mp3 / 320 / 105mb / rs | rel. 2004

"Having closely followed and loved the work of Dublin’s Donnacha Costello (with his sublime “Together is the New Alone” album for Mille Plateaux at one end of the spectrum and his killer “Pleite” house project for the Trapez label at the other), we’ve been more than just a little excited at the prospect of the man delivering an album for the mighty Raster Noton. “Isol” largely keeps to the Bretschneider-ian prototype selection of sparse basslines and clicks as the driving force behind the tracks, starting with the opening “Shift I”. There are subtle melodic hums barely moving in tone but doing so with just enough brightness to imbue the track with undeniable warmth, something which is developed magnificently as the track slips into “Shift II”, the beats pattering with more determination as the track progresses. The Kkon tracks (1+2) rely on much higher frequency notes, but once again there is an inescapable warmth that stamps this album with the Costello mark of beauty, forcing you into an emotive rather than intelectual response. Something which, to these ears, should always be aplauded. Highly Recommended."-boomkat