Title: Enslaved
Artist: Kosh
Label: Convergence
Cat Number: CONV003
Genre: Breaks/Trance
1: Enslaved (Vox Mix)
2: Enslaved (Bonus Beats)
3: Supernova
4: Above & Beyond
5: Enslaved (Sorrow Mix) (Digi Only)
Having come into prominence on the back of electro & breaks on Casa Voyager, Kosh now seems to be going through some changes. The title track (Vox mix), still dabbles in this sound very effectively, the beats having a live feel, the vocals coming straight from some trippy prog rock improvisation. The hallmark are the keys though, which embellish and expand the foundation and remain a constant throughout all versions. The digital only ‘Sorrow Mix’ is notable in that it departs completely from the original into trancealvania. There are good and bad elements here, the bad being the plodding little riff that breaks the track up. The rest is ok. ‘Supernova’ uses a guitar loop that reminds me of ‘Prescription Every Night’, but in reality is pretty far away from it. It reaches a crescendo that is backed by a vocal that sounds like an aerobics teacher with a cold giving orders. ‘Above & Beyond’ is another track uses trance elements, more upfront this time, and feels like it wants to be at the forefront of a Goa revival. Having said that, it’s good; keeping itself in check and resisting the temptation to go full on Juno Reactor. So, along with the title track, probably my pick from always interesting and imaginative release.
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