md - between gaps review from boomkat.com In the time since the release of the mighty Machine Drum album and the lovely Negativ debut from Proem, Miami’s Merck label has been subject to much attention within the electronica fraternity. Sitting amongst fellow related labels : Schematic, Beta Bodega and Chocolate Industries, Merck has carved its own niche with an emphasis on classic, involving, accessable and engrossing electronic music. The second full-length from Denmark’s MD, Between Gaps, is a mellifluous, liquid arrangement of sounds into something thoroughly emotive and deep. The vibe is decidedly bass-heavy and often dark as on ‘5N9’ with occasional forays into raw introspection as on the gorgeous The Fall. There is a refreshing circumvention of over-processing here, the beats are crisp and crunchy and the melodies aren’t muffled by distorton or effect. This is a raw album of direct and utterly lovely electronic listening music. Highly Recommended.

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