Man Power - Power Theme

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  • Geoff Kirkwood is the previously anonymous, Berlin-based producer behind Man Power, who has built admirably on the momentum of his early EPs for Hivern and Correspondant. His Power Theme 12-inch, the inaugural release for London label Not An Animal, is another example of the quality-control that comes with Kirkwood's prolific, versatile work ethic. A pair of sterling remixes also add to the impressive record. As the name might suggest, "Power Theme" strongly evokes a slick '80s TV show, its goofy bass bump surrounded by raygun FX, soft-focus keys and arps. Ess O Ess's remix of the title track is the standout, with a clicky, staccato base balanced by beautiful guitar curls and sun-dappled pads. "Le Clerc" has a pleasing undercurrent of rock bombast. Its agitated bassline and synth features wriggle their way around dramatic, crashing percussion. The Backwoods remix finishes the package, and it does what you'd expect, sanding away the original's bumps and spikes to leave a linear, slightly psychedelic treat.
  • Tracklist
      A1 Power Theme A2 Power Theme (Ess O Ess Remix) B1 Le Clerc B2 Le Clerc (The Backwoods Remix)
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