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Intricate electronica from Melbournian one-piece.

Bogenschutzer is Melbourne's Matt Archer, and Simple City is his second full-length release. Simple City blends warm Boards Of Canada styled synths and loops with the more organic attitude of The Books, resulting in some very pretty music. The record languidly pours out each track with rich, diverse layers of sound, but the songs feel like they actually progress rather than dwell on the same pattern or loop as most electronica tends to do. Freeway Design is a standout track, an eclectic beat driven intro makes way for wah-wah guitar and a churning, unstoppable bass-line that could push the track onto dance floors. The in and out of sync dueling of Very Serious Men and ominous synth burn of The Arrival further display Archer's talent and the diversity of his sound, while the title track sounds like a small homage to Kid A. An excellent release that is both gorgeous and intelligent.

MICHAEL PINCOTT

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