Background/Info:
American DJ and producer John Juan
Mendez has released a considerable number of EP’s on very different labels.
This album is his second one and has been again released on the American label
Hospital Productions. The opus is also available on vinyl.
Content:
The album reveals two aspects.
It first started with a mix of electro- and industrial music. It has something
experimental and also EBM-inspired. “Harm In Hand” is an intriguing cut, which
reminds me a bit of the legendary PF Project. The work is quite dark and
accomplished with icy sound treatments.
The other aspect is more
psychedelic-like and would be perfect as soundtrack music. Most of the songs
are instrumentals, but there are also spoken-like vocals and even a few female
voices, which adds something really hypnotic.
+ + + :
The album is diversified
revealing different influences. I personally like the colder cuts achieved with
frozen-like sound treatments. “Harm In Hand” and “Damage” are both highly
recommended. But I also enjoyed the shamanic-like “Glass Veil” featuring
intriguing female voices.
– – – :
The album is cool and
easy listening, but missing an ultimate point.
Conclusion:
This album reveals
different influences and enjoyable songs, but it feels a bit like a thriller
without a real plot.
Best songs:
“Damage”, “Glass Veil”,
“Harm In Hand”.
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