Cherry - Alex Ep (Curly/Ruthit Rmx)

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Cherry – Alex Ep (Nick Curly/Ruthit Rmx)

Posted on 30 Março 2009 by Flow

Spring is knocking at the door, and what better Ep to preview than this “Alex Ep” wich transmits undoubtly that spring feeling, in the form of Japanese artist, Cherry (aka Teruyuki Kurihara) who claims a detailed following over the next times.

The original of ‘Alex’ combines simple arpeggiated melody and a resonant sine-wave bassline to create an understated yet beautiful techno cut which fits perfectly that dawn in the beach after a great night. It reminds a little bit Lawrence’s work a few years ago, like “Spark” featuring that emotional feeling music. Beautiful. Nick Curly treads his trademark, groovy house path and does so impeccably with energetic builds and subtle drops which make for a brilliant peak time cut. New Four:Twenty signing Ruthit delivers a classic deep house interpretation which oozes class and suggests big things for his future.

Cherry’s originals continue the evolution, putting up a gear, with “Cocona“, and continue the stripped, melodic theme superbly without falling into repetition,
While “D2” and “Hope” have a darker, sinister edge reminiscent of the likes of Robert Hood they’re balanced nicely by tracks such as “Momo” and “Cocona” which have an “uppier” feel.“I Hope” and closing track “Smoke” tip further nods to Detroit minimalism,with extra energy flowing from “Smoke” basslines and some disfunctional electronic xylophone distorted sounds from time to time.

Yet have a distinctly European sound and progression resulting in really engaging pieces, particularly when remembering Cherry (aka Teruyuki Kurihara) is from neither region.
Backed with remixes from Mannheim producer de jour Nick Curly and forthcoming Four:Twenty talent, Ruthit, the ‘Alex EP’ weighs in with eight, sublime slices of electronic body music.
Yet again, Four:Twenty throw their music policy wide open for this extended player, a format which the label seem to be embracing whole heartedly to a warm reception from industry and punters alike.

Tracklisting:

Alex