Everything She Touched Turned Ampexian

Sound DNA

• Electronic
• Ambient & Downtempo

• saturated
• restless
• urban

About

Guillermo Herren’s (a.k.a. Prefuse 73) 2009 release, <i>Everything She Touched Turned Ampexian</i>, feels more like a casual road trip than a grand journey. For those familiar with earlier Prefuse 73 albums, <i>Ampexian</i> bears a number of familiar signposts, one of which is the voice of Claudia Deheza of School of Seven Bells. As in the past, her easy-to-recognize and easy-to-like vocals are a welcome addition to Herren’s hip-hop rooted electronica. Lately, Herren has added prog-rock to the genres he skillfully incorporates into his music. “No Lights Still Rock” matches funky beats and atonal keyboards before it finds a sound that evokes Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention circa 1969’s <i>Uncle Meat</i>. The next track, “Gaslamp Killer Feedback Text” chugs like dub reggae, while one passage in “Punish” features eerie strings. “Regalo” sports wordless vocals and a shivering rhythm, and “Simple Loop Choir” creates an alluringly floaty ambience. Ultimately, Herren is liable to absorb and transform just about anything into his inviting sound and flow.

via Apple Music

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