Released
Fall 1999

Label
Orchard Records

Reviewed by
Matt Simpson

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Last Edit/Update
06 October, 1999

Reprobus

Sonoluminescence

Track Listing

1. love, to be the slave
2. electronic adrenaline junkie
3. mantra
4. awakening
5. sonoluminescence
6. 2 in the car
7. adoration
8. nasty preset boy

    Reprobus is a solo project based out of New Jersey. Self-produced and released through The Orchard, "Sonoluminescence" reflects over a year of work and a lifetime of dedication. Attracted to synthesized music and the wonderous sounds of a synth since a very early age, this is the culmination of his years of dedication by Reprobus.
    "Sonoluminescence" is in essence a dancy, groove- laden CD. Breaks and pulsating beats are abound on this release. The danceable, yet smooth beats dictate the entire feel of this release. Layered atop the foundation of groove is, well, deep bass. The bass pumps as the trancy leads and pads complete the lush soundscape. The result is very good for a self-produced CD. The production is crisp and everything is nicely polished; it all comes  together very nicely.
    The grooves are really tasty. Nothing's too overbearing or obtrusive. The dance style is along the lines of  LogiQ. Sometimes the riffs get a little cliche, though - the repetition almost gets predictable. Some of the sounds and methods have really been overused in other places. However, it is a nice chill-out or groove CD to listen to. Very electronic in nature - there's no sign of any attempt to sound non- synthesized. Plus, the gritting humor (read: Irony) of a whole track blatantly made from presets (gee, no one does that & attempts to hide it) is pretty cool :)  Nice work from Reprobus.