Frames of Reference

Listening to an album like Ø [Phase]'s full-length debut, Frames of Reference, feels like waiting for the hammer to fall. It doesn't explode, instead favoring a slow, twisting burn, and it's worth our time to the same degree that it's out of step with techno's current trend toward harder, scuffed sounds. But at its core, this is still pure, tightly wound techno, even if it lacks the claustrophobic vibe that often gives music in the category its tension and drama. Ashley...

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