Emmon
Wake up time
Wonderland Records
"Wake up time" is certainly catchy, but a bit too much of a cliché. Sticking to a formula that works like this isn't necessarily a bad thing, however. It's reminiscent of Shiny Toy Guns and their new-retro style that electro-kids and posers alike will happily latch on to. As an electro-kid myself, I appreciate this for what it's worth – but it's the second track on the release, "Discoperkele", that I really get into. Dirty beats are what electro is all about and Emmon carries this track off with dirty nonchalance. Simplistic lyrics and a constant hammering of 'disco' is, again, a cliché, but the quality of the track makes it one I would want to hear in a club. The first remix of "Wake up time" is a faster version and although Thermostatic have added a couple of interesting sounds, the arpeggio/gating effect is annoying after a couple of listens. The "Helm downbeat mix" is mellow and trippy, which is particularly welcome after the driving beats of the previous tracks. Overall, worth a listen, but not built to withstand the test of time.
- Jude Ainsworth
