ENTROPY'S EVOLUTION

Back in 1999 there was a duo called wEirD who released an electronic record called "A Different Kind Of Normal". That same year they buried that band and started this new one called KUBUSSCHNITT adding two more members. The two originals were from the UK and Germany(guitar/electronics) while they added two more electronic musicians, one from The Netherlands and another from Belgium. This band has had members come and go over the years, and with this release from 2010 called "Entropy's Evolution" the two original guys are gone, but the two original add ons are still here. Still a four piece of three electronic musicians and a guitarist.

I've always said "Give me some warmth with my electronics" as in drums, mellotron, bass, guitar etc. So the guitar is a nice touch here. This album is listed as Berlin School and Space Ambient, and this is a majestic work that is usually moving. Right from the very first spin I was drawn to their sound. I remember I had this record before the band was even on this site, not sure why I got this particular album of the over 20 they have released between live, studio and rehearsals, but I'm glad I own it. Four long tracks here worth over 65 minutes. Tracks range between almost 14 minutes and over 19 minutes.

The over 18 minute opener is my favourite. Just a feel good piece with the atmosphere that can be so uplifting. With three guys playing synths we actually get three different styles of synths at times, with the guitarist taking less of a role. Guitar arrives after 5 minutes on the opener, lasting a few minutes. Same with track two as far as how long the guitar hangs out, it just arrives later this time. The third song is a good example of the three different synths coming at us. I like that dark atmosphere after 10 minutes. Synths can be growly, or dropping like rain, or so spacey and drifting, to the plastic beats, to the melancholy.

A solid 4 stars and it was good to spend last week with it, a nice change.