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CD: Lazersonic & Zak Frost - Adventures in Stereo Vol 1 | reviews, news & interviews

CD: Lazersonic & Zak Frost - Adventures in Stereo Vol 1

CD: Lazersonic & Zak Frost - Adventures in Stereo Vol 1

London duo create a deep narcotic techno dub suite

'Adventures in Stereo Vol 1': Boring cover, boring title, delicious tuneage

Why is it that a certain strand of faceless electronic music, currently best represented by outfits such as Caribou and Gold Panda, often achieves such a strong media profile? These acts and their kin have their moments - the odd real cracker, in fact - but the impression is given that their classy, considered bedroom noodling is more valid than something equally faceless that's sweatier and more percussive.

Why is it that a certain strand of faceless electronic music, currently best represented by outfits such as Caribou and Gold Panda, often achieves such a strong media profile? These acts and their kin have their moments - the odd real cracker, in fact - but the impression is given that their classy, considered bedroom noodling is more valid than something equally faceless that's sweatier and more percussive.

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