(self-released, 2011)This eclectic electronic compilation sets out to showcase the best electronic music Oxford has to offer. This means that we are treated to some seriously scary schizo noise from the likes of Cez (who start the collection in blistering fashion with a rock-infused, hard house nightmare) and live favourites Coloureds who end the album in a similar fashion. In between these bookmarks we get a veritable patchwork of different styles which span several genres. Some highlights include Death of Hi Fi, whose usually hip-hop heavy brew is put through an industrial filter making them sound something akin to the Prodigy. It’s The Grudle Bay Riots who prove to be the real revelation of the collection with their simple and elegant blend of Air and Radiohead. We have mixed feelings about the vocals on SIKOЯSKI’s contribution but we get the feeling that they are an intentional part of the song’s campy, industrial charm. There are no doubt some talented artists who have been omitted from the tracklisting but overall this is a great showcase of local talent and all for a good cause – all proceeds from the album sales will go to the Red Cross Japanese Tsunami appeal. A most worthy buy.
(originally published in Oxfordshire Music Scene, issue 14)
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