The hot pink vinyl lures you into the illusion that this 7″ will ooze pop sentiments, but experimentation is the order of the day for this release. Improvised sounds and instrumentation adorn Properties, very minimalistic in its approach, while over on the b-side, Ribbons is more controlled, with a warm organic electronic backdrop and pulsing bass, giving the song more structure. Its hard to work out what instruments are used here, as most sounds are very brief, restrained, building the tension, especially on Ribbons. For those who like their improvisation minimal, this is a gem.
Wayne Stronell
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