Lee Van Dowski & Quenum--As Told On The Evening Of...

Producers Lee Van Dowski and Quenum have been recording for six years from Geneva. As Told on the Eve Of…is their latest electronica recording to date, and frankly I’m a little disappointed. Tracks like "Overdrill" and the briefly titled "Little Doll Chaos Pounce Upon Option Assault Reverberation" certainly are otherworldly and ambient, but they also make me yawn and want a nap. The songs are well recorded and well produced, but they just go nowhere. "Vegas Drill Shooter" has some great effects and a driving beat, but through its five minutes nothing seems to happen. "Thomas Edison Invents the Lazy Dance," – the longest track on the album clocking in at 8:35 – is a slow evolution of ambient, peaceful rhythms, and is wonderfully relaxing. So, while As Told On The Eve Of…may not hold your attention, perhaps it’s not designed to. Put this on for a late evening, or after a stressful day when you need your mind to wander. A great accomplishment by Lee Van and Quenum, if they were attempting for peaceful ambiance that is. This is great background music – and could be a great anonymous beat for loud dance floors – but if you’re looking for some techno that will engage you for an hour look elsewhere.

(Published at MusicEmissions.com)