The New Paradigm?
07/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Electronic music today is ruled by the dance floor; big beats, looped samples and stale 'out-of-the-box' sounds predominate. This has led to the view of electronic music as repetitive, boring, and even as 'not really music'. And then there's Dave Wright, aka 'not breathing'. Utilizing custom-modified keyboards, crafty drum programming, and an ear for subtlety and individuality in his sounds, not breathing has created a truly great electronic album. Comparable in its heights of composition and improvisation to new works by Plateau and Aphex Twin, this album sets new standards for electronic music. With everything from acid hi-hats to manic over-squelching to the haunting sounds of the waterphone, this is music to move the brain as much as the booty."