A brand new Slovenian Record label emerged from Umek's fellow country man, Santivo (Planet Rhythm, Phont). Umek graces this debut release of TIAL Recordings with a slightly different approach from his usual techno productions. As the product information sheet notifies: Influenced by a party of Electronic Dub in his hometown, Umek returned straight to the studio and immediately worked on producing some deep and dubby Sci Fi Tracks. It's not a surprise that all the track names have pharmaceutical names such as Conexan & Bitoran on A-Side and Dropanol & Minotan on B-Side. A variety of sounds, from dark, dubby and minimalistic tracks accompanied by huge delays and eerie background atmospheres, to melodious ones with arpeggios and mellow chords and hits. A fresh release that delivers a spanking new side of the multitalented Mr Uros Umek.
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PanK, 20/10/2003