Rauchereke / Malibu
| Album: | Malibu | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Rauchereke | Added: | Sep 2012 | |
| Label: | 200 Records | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2012-09-14 | Pull Date: | 2012-11-16 | Charts: | Electronic |
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| Week Ending: | Nov 4 | Oct 14 | Sep 23 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Dec 24, 2013: | Pumping Iron / Winter Solstice Cooldown
Gekko |
4. | Oct 08, 2012: | The Big Love Show
Gekko |
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| 2. | Oct 31, 2012: | All Techno All the Time
Gekko |
5. | Sep 19, 2012: | The Paint
Gekko |
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| 3. | Oct 13, 2012: | 9 1/2 Weak Shades of Grey
Gekko |
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Album Review
Jack Wang
Reviewed 2012-09-13
Reviewed 2012-09-13
Rauchereke: Malibu EP Label: 200 Records
Berlin gets a lot of credit for electronic music, but more often than not, something fabulous comes from a German city that isn't Berlin. In this case, it's Rauchereke, from Cologne, who delivers with an EP of four lovely synth-laden house & club beats. The tracks all feature very well-produced melodic synths over a variety of beats ranging from chill to groovy to punchy. The warmest track is #1 "Malibu", the moodiest is #2 (remixed by Till Kruger), and the the best for club drama is #3 "Red Rubin". But my favorite is #4, "Gekko", which is simply gorgeous and builds up beautifully. All four are eminently listenable and fun to play. Do try #4 for sure!
1. 8:21 "Malibu" - Like the title inspiration, this has a warm feel, with lush synths and a bouncy dancey tempo. The claps in the breakdown midway are really nice. Kick back on the beach with this one.
2. 7:04 "Malibu" (Till Kruger Remix) - A moodier and meandering remix of title track with slightly deeper synths and assorted effects, bit more spacey & out there
3. 8:44 "Red Rubin" - Thumpy & punchy beats & hi-hats. Layered synths and glassy tone adds to the drama, good midnight track for the club.
4. 7:43 "Gekko" - This track flows beautifully and maintains a nice funky bass kick throughout. Synth melodies build up to a crescendo of lovely goodness. Easily my favorite track on this EP.
Berlin gets a lot of credit for electronic music, but more often than not, something fabulous comes from a German city that isn't Berlin. In this case, it's Rauchereke, from Cologne, who delivers with an EP of four lovely synth-laden house & club beats. The tracks all feature very well-produced melodic synths over a variety of beats ranging from chill to groovy to punchy. The warmest track is #1 "Malibu", the moodiest is #2 (remixed by Till Kruger), and the the best for club drama is #3 "Red Rubin". But my favorite is #4, "Gekko", which is simply gorgeous and builds up beautifully. All four are eminently listenable and fun to play. Do try #4 for sure!
1. 8:21 "Malibu" - Like the title inspiration, this has a warm feel, with lush synths and a bouncy dancey tempo. The claps in the breakdown midway are really nice. Kick back on the beach with this one.
2. 7:04 "Malibu" (Till Kruger Remix) - A moodier and meandering remix of title track with slightly deeper synths and assorted effects, bit more spacey & out there
3. 8:44 "Red Rubin" - Thumpy & punchy beats & hi-hats. Layered synths and glassy tone adds to the drama, good midnight track for the club.
4. 7:43 "Gekko" - This track flows beautifully and maintains a nice funky bass kick throughout. Synth melodies build up to a crescendo of lovely goodness. Easily my favorite track on this EP.
Track Listing
| 1. | Malibu | 3. | Red Rubin | |||
| 2. | Malibu (Till Kruger Remix) | 4. | Gekko |