Alessandro Adriani – Embryo (Vinyl 12”- Stroboscopic Artefacts)
Genre/Influences:Minimal-electro, techno-body.
Background/Info: Operating from Berlin, Alessandro Adriani has already been active for a couple of years now as a DJ, producer and label owner (Mannequin Records). He from time to time is also releasing new material on other labels. He already released a few previous productions at Stroboscopic Artefacts and stroke back earlier this year by this “Embryo”-maxi.
Content: The sound and influences from Alessandro Adriani are moving from dark, ambient and somewhat experimental atmospheres and sound treatments towards more danceable, minimal-like parts. The EP takes off with a rather experimental exposure and moves on with minimal techno-body music. EBM sequences and technoid treatments have been merged together. The final cut is a more obscure, yet danceable piece featuring deep, vibrating waves.
+ + + : This artist has a nose to compose a minimal-like and yet sophisticated production. I like this minimalism, which has something really underground. The work is characterized by great sound treatments. I also like the retro feel running through the work. The last track “Aria – New Beat Version” is a sublime, dark piece.
– – – : I’m not as convinced by the opening song, which however serves as a kind of intro.
Conclusion: If you don’t know yet Alessandro Adriani, I can only advise to discover him without any hesitation and “Embryo” definitely appears to be a cool production to get convinced.
Best songs: “Aria – New Beat Version”, “Symmetry”.
Rate: (7½).
Artist: www.facebook.com/alealemnq
Label: http://stroboscopicartefacts.com / www.facebook.com/StroboscopicArtefacts
About Alessandro Adriani
Alessandro Adriani is a Berlin-based Italian DJ, producer and label owner who runs Mannequin Records. “Embryo”, reviewed here, followed his 2017 EP “Enter The Fire” on Stroboscopic Artefacts and preceded his second full length, “Morphic Dreams”, also released on the label in 2019 and reviewed separately by Side-Line.
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