Agnes - Countermeasures EP (12")
label . sthlmaudio recordings
release date . october 17, 2005

"Countermeasures" is the second 12" by Geneva based producer Agnes on his own imprint STHLM Recordings. Nearly two years after "Schöneggplatz" (SAEP01) he enchants us with a delightful ep that is hard to compare to his former output. With customary attention to detail (especially in rhythmic structure) and an unheard deepness in sound and aesthetics, this ep gives us a good foretaste of planned and forthcoming releases by Boris. Next contribution 'll be "Treat me bad" on Cabanne's own Minibar Music imprint which 'll be out in mid-october.

While "Threats from the depths" acts as a sort of mystic opener - dark and heavily breathing - the 2nd track on the a-side sounds like an immoral request ("Get off those closes") ... with a diffused groove - slow, yet driving - only broken by sudden outbreaks of strange whispering vocals that seem to rip the listeners clothes and tear them to pieces.

"Deadly manoeuvers" on the flipside follows with a similar 'look and feel' - building up a gloomy scenario for the darkest and shadiest dancefloor - faraway from dawn and daylight. The 2nd track on the b-side and the following ambience-cut seem to rid theirselfs of this oppressive athmosphere and are closing this refreshingly varied ep with a breath of light.

• a1 . threats from the depths
• a2 . get off those clothes
• b1 . deadly manoeuvers
• b2 . a letter with no word
• b3 . last resort

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