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ph10 - Helmutvision

Brooklyn-based drum and bass mavericks ph10 describe themselves as the 'Penn and Teller of live PA'. Clearly not taking themselves too seriously, Helmutvision, their first full-length CD in over two years is quite a showcase, not just for their trademark humour, but also their refreshing talent with more than a little social comment thrown in.

Helmutvision

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Producer Recone Helmut takes us with his mad band of genius DJs on an electronic odyssey that displays diversity, wit and an exciting sound that is all their own. The Intro, featuring Jase Mason, is a dynamic opening to the album, bristling with intense energy and an addictive quality that will have you returning to this track again and again.

The haunting track Needless to Say, featuring Pete Miser, shows a melodic, intriguing side to the ph10 coin, in fact, throughout the album, they explore such depths and heights that they, unlike many other drum and bass acts, comfortably avoid the trap of being too one note.

Helmut's Theme is a return to their irrepressible humour, with the sampled announcement, 'Make way for Dark Helmut!', this bouncy track is cute and scratchy, but with a dark core. (Like Helmut himself, I wonder?)

T.P.C, the live track on the album, is brilliantly produced, featuring the hypnotic sound that typifies ph10. These guys clearly had a lot of fun producing Helmutvision, and it's an uplifting listen.

Not without hints of the Beastie Boys about them, they are somehow more mature, and certainly as, if not more, exciting to listen to. They're out there on their own, and the way they're going, they're probably going to take over the world.

Link: www.helmutplex.com



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