DOWNLOAD - III

Songs: 12

Download’s new CD, III, is an unexpected disappointment when compared to their previous work.  This is probably because it lacks the programming talent of two very gifted individuals; Dwayne Goettel and Mark Spyby.  Not that cEvin Key isn’t capable of turning out good music, but after listening to this release I’m afraid that he needs the personal input of more, equally talented persons.  The two other musicians involved with Download on III are Philth (Off and Gone) and Anthony Valic.  Although these are two talented musicians, I tend to think that they aren't on the same level of musical ability and style as cEvin.  At first, III might be compared to cEvin’s recent Plateau project, but after several more listens I discovered that it sounds much more like a combination between Plateau and Philth’s project, Off and Gone.  Toooly Hooof begins III with the same chaotic programming that we are accustomed to hearing from any project cEvin is involved with.  Spontaneous and erratic, Toooly Hooof contains scratchy rhythms (akin to techno,) some tribal elements, as well as an array of peculiar sounds, but what it lacks is cohesiveness.  This track (and many others) seem to musically wander about, never really giving the listener a chance to grab ahold and enjoy the ride.  Cunning follows the same pattern with a constant thumping beat, droning sequences and sporadic changes.  Similar noises, with the addition a more raw electric sound, flow throughout Tunnel.  An all to familiar trippy beat is merged with extraterrestrial sounds to form Sleeping Solus.  Throw in a few obtrusive noises and several breaks and we have a rather bland, uneventful track.  Distorted beats, spacey synth patterns, and a rumbling rhythm line comprise Hellshaw.  Overall, III did not come anywhere near my expectations.  Possibly I expect too much, but when you’re dealing with an artist of this caliber, you can’t help but to anticipate something grand.
 
NETTWERK RECORDS                 Download is:                                                                     e-mail: subcon@process.org
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