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Pole: Pole 3
Pole 3 stands head and shoulders above both of these previous efforts. It appears that Betke has finally gotten the recipe just right. The bass element of this record suggests a much more organic dub flavor, hinting strongly but effortlessly at a reggae feel. Meanwhile, the clicks and pops shroud themselves in a thick tangle of high-end hiss, making this aspect of the music more abstract and absorbing. As usual, Pole sculpts these elements within a spacious, reverberant overall sound. If you've never heard Pole, Pole 3 is definitely a fine place to start. And if you're already a Pole afficionado, you can expect significantly more depth out of the most recent effort. It's exciting to witness an artist exploring the richness and depth within his intensely personal mesh of sound.
Track Listing
Silberfisch; Taxi; Karussell;
Personnel
Stefan Betke: composer, performer, producer.
Album information
Title: Pole 3 | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Matador/Kiff
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