Released
1999

Label
Self Released

Reviewed by
Kim Alexander

Contact
Testube
Jeff Danos
P.O. Box 554
Englewood, CO 80151
USA
Visit
Testube


Last Edit/Update
23 June, 1999

Testube

Bioplaza

Track Listing

1. Byproduct
2. Convinced
3. Lost Contact
4. Bioplaza
5. Dance Of Limbs
6. Bride Of Science
7. Ovary Act
8. Contrast
9. Powdercoat
10. Cure For Your Plagues
11. Stun Relic

     Jeff Danos out of Denver, Colorado has delivered a wonderful release with "Bioplaza."   What makes this so wonderful? In terms of electronic [somewhat experimental industrial yet also ambient] music, it is a smooth and well produced work of art. The drum programming is tight and worthy of every club dance floor. Male vocals on this release are treated and diverse, and not in the least bit annoying or overused. There are quite a few samples, a good deal of tweeks and blurps (strange sounds created with machines), and a good dose of eerie electro undertones in quite a few tracks.
    The synth work on this release gives credibility to Jeff's wizardry with his machines. All tracks can attest to this, however a few stand out to me as being top-notch like: "Dance Of Limbs", "Bioplaza" and   "Contrast", to name a few. Synth textures and melodically structured undertones blended with intensely rich drum programming and sampling abound on this release. It sells for 7$ us funds, a superb deal for all the work that went into this disk. If you like bands like Noise Unit, Beefcake, (a hint of Delerium-type ambiance) and early FLA all mixed up in tasty dish of twisted electronic ear-food, don't wait to order this CD. And don't underestimate "Testube" as another cheesy electro-industrial band. Jeff has the skills and knowledge as witnessed on "Bioplaza" to give evidence in support that the scene is still alive and well. Hail Jeff! Keep up the excellent work... Thanks for creating it.

Hi to DJ Twitch and friends in Denver!

    Jeff is probably best known for his label UEF (United Endangered Front), which is now resting in peace. Releases from UEF can still be obtained by visiting the official Testube web site. There are some very good tunes to be had there at reasonable prices.  "Circuit Noir 1 and 2" compilations, "Persistence of Division" (a film soundtrack) and other UEF releases await there for your listening pleasure.