After 2 EPs, several soundtracks, and scores of remixes and contributions to compilations, Markus Kienzl, a member of renowned electronic dub collective SOFA SURFERS, is finally releasing his first solo album. The result of four years of work, "Product" is a compilation of tracks that were reshaped and harmonized specifically for the album format. The development of the album's sound aesthetics is both stringent and traceable. It shares with its quasi-precursor, the "TILT"-EP (released on Klein Records in 1999), the understated and seductive soundtrack-like atmosphere as well as the interplay of dry and minimal dub rockers, soul influences, semi-industrial jazz, and sci-fi ragga. Tracks such as "The Hood" (feat. Oddatee), "Dundy Lion" (feat. Paul St. Hilaire aka Tikiman) , and "Mason" subtly force the pace while songs such as "Like A Ghost" (feat. Barbara Stanzl) and "Send Some Love" represent a highly individual approach toward soul and dub reggae. "Battery", "Peace Demonstration" and "Lost", on the other hand, are prime downbeat tracks that skillfully conjure up magical and mysterious scenarios.
tracks out of this cd remind me of some black poets gone into the field of conceptual art. social and political interests driven through some light musical package. but my thoughts gone through the entire cd ended with the movie strange days. in some way funny.
