Lovers Mood: Until His Enemy Become His Company Cassette

Debut release fromLovers Mood, agift for those with an equal and unbiasedlovefor dub, noise, downtempo, and electronics. On Until His Enemy Become His Company, the NYC outfitbrews a potent fusionof said styles,taking cuesfrom Sly & Lenky, Augustus Pablo, Throbbing Gristle, and DJ Shadow‘s Endtroducing specifically.“On This Rock I Will Build My Church”kicks it off with layers of ominous ambience anddread-soaked noise thatsets the tonefortherude digi-dancehall riddims of “Ambuscado.” Thiscontrast of soundscontinues throughout, with “At The Wharf” (another ambient excursion that recalls the work of K. Leimer orVangelis) followed bythe heavyelectronic beat down of “Hollow Ground,” the downtempo bubble of “Montparnasse,” and thethick vibrationsof “Isle Of Man.” 9 tracks in all, pressed up on pro-dubbed cassettesin clear blue shells. Download code included. Recommended.

• pro-dubbed c38 in transparent blue shell
• digital download included
• music label: Cassava Piece 2017

reviewed by Tower Aisle 06/2018

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