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01 Dial Wookie
02 Tornadic Activity
03 Augusus Loop
04 Apollo 18
05 Achtung Kitler
06 Federal
07 Stormtroopers Of Gentrification
08 Dolphins From Wales
09 Two By Two
10 Neo War
This is an epic saga of stolen prams, casio keyboards, trans-American expressways, covert product placement and serious email tomfoolery. Following months, nay years, of writing, twiddling and general sonic invention, Iglomat have finally unleashed ‘Iglomat’, their long-awaited debut long player, onto the listening public.
Iglomat is the latest project from world renowned producer, composer and DJ, David Jack. Joining him on this new musical venture is Austin based guitarist/photographer Sandy Carson and long time collaborator Scott MacDonald.
On the Iglomat website there is a picture of a guitar, amplifier, snakes of cables and an open laptop. This image perfectly sums up the music and philosophy behind Scottish Faustian David Jack, who is the tip of the spear that is Iglomat.
Jack’s previous work has always been compelling, but with Iglomat he appears to have found the perfect crack to apply his musical cement. Like fellow explorers Labradford, Four Tet and early Tortoise, much of the music on this album is instrumental and played live (in person or over the internet, boys?) and then fragmented together via computer.
Musically, there is a wonderful organic cohesion on tracks such as Stormtrooper Of Gentrification, which displays just how compelling grooves and textures can be laid down by the simple three-pronged attack of drums, melodic bass and guitar. Dial Wookie is a Joy Division that learned to groove, while Toradic Activity is constructed around radio samples warning about a severe storm. The best track – to these big ears – is Augustus Loop, which drifts and shimmers like a hot morning haze and, even though clocking in at less than two minutes, is simply perfect. Silver medal goes to Two By Two - 4/5 Record Collector