Dmx Krew - Strange Directions (2017)

23 years have passed since Edward Upton first donned the DMX Krew alias, but the prolific British producer shows no signs of slowing down. Astonishingly, Strange Directions is the electro stalwart's 21st full-length excursion. Predictably, it's rather good, with Upton delivering a set that effortlessly body-pops between vocoder-laced electro workouts, melodious IDM, bass-heavy intelligent techno, gnarled Drexciyan throbbers, Artificial Intelligence style home listening fare and even a dash of muscular, tongue-in-cheek Italo-disco (the deliciously sleazy "Soft Networks"). As usual, the distinctive, off-kilter swing of original analogue hardware is present throughout, as Upton showcases his full range of talents. Recommended.

Tracklist:

01 - Snowy Blue
02 - U Talk 2 Much
03 - Hip Hopeless
04 - Odd Chill
05 - Home Made Drum Machine
06 - Kinesthetic
07 - Nice Portal
08 - Soft Networks
09 - Strode Downe
10 - Thin Hype
11 - Grimsthorpe
12 - Zero Sum
13 - Axial Mode Beat
14 - Strange Directions