The Meaning

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Total Tracks: 8   Total Length: 53:43

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Playhouse Records: Songs for Groove Architects

By philip sherburne, eMusic Contributor

There aren't many labels whose name fits them better than Playhouse. Since 1993, the imprint has played with house music in all its forms, remaining faithful to the music's original Chicago and New York traditions even while testing its edges and underpinnings with some of the most inventive productions in contemporary electronic dance music. Playhouse's parent label, Ongaku, was founded in Frankfurt in 1992 by Ata Macias (aka DJ Ata) and Heiko Schäfer (aka Heiko MSO),… more »

They Say All Music Guide

Much like his friend and creative collaborator Baby Ford, Thomas Melchior has constructed an album of warm, minimal techno dressed up in super chic Europop stylings. Frantic basslines and shuffle beats with repetitive loops reminiscent of productions found in Mike Ink’s outstanding Studio 1 series, but with more influence drawn from early house records than from harder techno. Melchior’s sense of melody is also urgently frantic and reminiscent of fellow house producer Akufen, especially on the album’s opener “Que Pasa,” and the album’s showcase track, “Over the Rise.” A strong debut, and hopefully a sign of good things to come. – Rob Theakston

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