Gerhard Potuznik drops the latest LP on Ectomorph's Interdimensional Transmissions imprint, sitting alongside this week's super-limited 7" release. Lots of 80's throwbacksappear referenced next to dirty ass electro (as you would expect). Potuznik has a distinguished background, being responsible for some blinding moments (and collaborations) on the ace Cheap imprint with head honcho Patrick Pulsinger, he has also graced the Breakin', Suction and Ersatz Audio labels with his unique take on music. Here he turns his hands to what has influenced him, the dark and very spooky `My Guiding Ghost' is one of the heaviest electro tracks I've heard in a while, its almost worth the album price alone for its analogue bubbling bassline that relentlessly stabs away under the 808's, while the searing and evil strings hold the atmosphere in check to deliver a Freddie Kruger vibe to the track. `Minds' has the same appeal with subterranean sounds emanating from beneath the very stripped beat, and lots of little effects and synths randomly spatter over the track, while the drum pattern seems to hold the chaotic anaolgue machines in check,ace. Also worth the wait is `Which Side Are You On?' with its digital noises and spannered construction, its almost a hark back to the golden days of Cheap with its hint of experimentation and flair for beats. The other tracks are vocal New Order-esque anthems, with Gerhards vocals tweaked to the 80's, the hard electro almost hitting Visage territory, a sign of the times.A1 New Definition 6:08 A2 Minds (Parallel Meanings Version) 4:49 B1 Cold Mines 4:22 B2 Which Side Are You On? 5:21 C1 My Guiding Ghost 6:04 C2 Future On DVD 4:20 D1 Angels 1:04 D2 Pain D3 Pain & Love 4:28 D4 Love
