Niederflur - Mimesis

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  • In Cologne, the trains travel underground and overground on the same lines. In the same way, Niederflur (German for "low-floored tram") began in the subterranean depths of tube system impressionism and emerged over the last few years to write tracks that have that elusive balance between accessibility and distinctiveness. Last year's "Flucht" from the Lumen EP, for instance, nailed the classic minimal sound, while others were strong with a unique atmosphere. Mimesis falls into the second category. As the first release on their Niederflur Tracks platform, and a preview to the Bipolar full-length, it's pretty effective, rolling late night tech. A chunky acid-style bassline burbles the track along with momentum alongside raw, straightforward 808-style beats. They're not splitting the atom: It's simply functional techno done with skill and individuality. Niederflur haven't produced an album since ND4 in 2002, which, as previously mentioned, covered the Cologne transport network in 12 tracks. It will be interesting to see what they do in the light of day.
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      01. Mimesis
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