- A rare case of truth in labeling: "Two Chords Deep," the title cut from this two tracker by the somewhat mysterious Endian, actually does consist of two chords, and is indeed deep. Deep as hell, as a matter of fact. But the rather prosaic moniker fails to mention one important point, which is that the tune is absolutely gorgeous. The chords in question are inviting and pillowy-soft, a slight tremelo enhancing their inviting nature. But the track ain't no wimp—an angular four-note bleep pattern, vaguely Detroit-esque, lends edge to the sound, as does a somewhat monstrous sub-bass throb. Add a touch of creaky, analog dub trickery, buried well into the mix and seemingly emitted from some far-off corner of one's perception, and you've got yourself a beautiful track that would sound fantastic as the sun comes up at some all-night rave.
The flip-side track, "Doze," works a similar territory—it's another deep and cushiony two-chord treat—but, if anything, it's even more dreamy and seductive. Losing the slight rawness and glitchiness of "Two Chords Deep" in exchange for one of the most sublime string pads you've ever heard, it's a simple, yet dazzling, number. It'll be interesting to see what else Endian is capable of—this particular EP, though dazzling, is a bit of a one-trick pony—but if we had to guess, we'd wager that he (she? they?) will be delivering the goods for some time to come.
Tracklist A Two Chords Deep
B Doze