In The Dark Again 2 vinyl

After a strong first release, Berlin-based minimal wave and general leftfield electronics label In The Dark Again delivers a very sizable salvo for a second release, not least down to the power of the two In Aeternam Vale tracks contained within. "Valium Water" finds the resurgent '80s outfit in a most captivating techno mode, keeping the fuzzy sonic qualities and ranging harmonious tones intact while maintaining a propulsive energy that would slot right in to a contemporary dancefloor setting. "I Can't Stand It Anymore" meanwhile harks back to a more song-writing mentality, complete with icy vocals and wondrously distorted guitar-esque synth. As if that wasn't enough, Ekoplekz also delivers another example of his more refined musicianship on "Jazz The 403", working his rough n' ready set up to a skipping and shuffling arrangement populated by expressive doodles of synth.

Craig Bratley, Alexis Le-Tan, Wes Baggaley, Ekoplekz, Kid Who, Marsman, 3.14, Edit Select, Ali Renault, Mitchell Goor, Sacha Mambo (Macadam Mambo), Lurid Music