ATLAS-S/T CDR

ATLAS-S/T CDR
ELITE TAPES 2007
This self titled release from Atläs is more of a compilation of 2 previously unreleased tracks and two previously released EP’s on the artists label, Elite Tapes. It’s an interesting mix all around I like artists that combine older tapes on CDr as sometimes not everyone likes tapes. If your familiar with artists like Hobby Knife or Xdugef then you’ll like the first two tracks. Titled as “Circuit Meltdown” it features circuit bending and old toys being played with and rambled about. It’s not my style of noise but I don’t dislike it either. There are a lot of good sounds and some memories come back when you hear them. Pretty much fun noise to listen to.

Tracks 3 to 6 were previously released from a C30 EP called “Animal Bone”. This is where I think the CDr picks up. Great ambient drone noise floods the speakers and it kinda has a horrific sound to it. Slow moving and musical at times. My personal favorite is track 4, which was track 2 on the cassette. It’s a smooth ambient drone with some delay and light sounds that appear in and out. It’s a really beautiful track and I’d put it up there with some of Biosphere’s old works.

Tracks 7 to 10 were previously released as a very limited C60 cassette and I’m not sure why. It’s great ambient noise. It follows along the same lines as the previous four tracks but it sounds more experimental, like Zoviet France or DVOA experimental ambient. Great stuff and Atläs is becoming a favorite of mine now. However, we only get to hear side A from that tape and side B is just under 30 minutes. I’d love to hear that one-day. The whole CDr comes packaged in a clear slipcase with a very well printed insert. For DIY is well done, much like Roil Noise Offensive’s slipcase releases.

By Mark Meloche