Cardiology

Recloose | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 14, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Planet E Communications, Inc.
• ASIN: B000065UMU
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #432,002 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Ain't Changin'

2. Ghost Stories

3. Can't Take It

4. Kapiti Dream

5. Up And Up

6. Procession

7. Get There Tonight

8. Permutations

9. M.I.A.

10. Absence Of One

11. Cardiology

Editorial Reviews

Review

Album Reviews A long-awaited full-length from Recloose released nearly four years after his first EP, Cardiology proves -- nearly effortlessly -- it was well worth the wait. Trainspotters attempting to peg sounds and styles on these 11 tracks could well do their heads in; Cardiology lies at the intersection of several scenes bubbling up around electronic dance: moody techno; the half-programmed, half-live sound of broken beat; the computer-processed turntablism of Prefuse 73; even synth-heavy jazz from the late '70s and early '80s (later borrowed by Chicago househeads like Larry Heard). It's obvious Matt Chicoine is an inventive, even restless producer; though his sound focuses on high-energy breakbeat techno with light, jazzy keys and the occasional stuttered vocal, the former DJ Bubblicious throws quite a few change-ups. Processional borrows the old rattle-and-clatter effect from a dub version with sped-up chatting going round and round, while the next track up (Get There Tonight) rescues '80s dance from history's dustbin with echoing keyboards and an angular synth-bass. M.I.A. is a nice nu-soul track for the Ronnie Scott's crowd, and the single Can't Take It goes from distorted electro to a tight turntablist bridge and back again with no energy loss. Nothing here sounds derivative because Chicoine simply uses sounds as building blocks to create a collection of great tracks. --John Bush, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid 3rd generation Detroit techno, September 5, 2002

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Stavros Zanos (Thessaloniki, Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cardiology (Audio CD)

I love this album; I won't try to describe it though. Although Recloose is one of the luminaries of the 3rd generation of Detroit techno artists, this release defies categorization. If you like cross-over dance music like 4 Hero, Vikter Duplaix, Carl Craig, IG Culture etc you will like 'Cardiology'. In any case, how progressive should a techno release be to overcome academic criticism?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars props, December 27, 2002

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Eduardo M. Pallares (Northville, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cardiology (Audio CD)

Recloose (aka Matt Chicoine) has always been a musical prodigy. Actually, I have known Recloose since 8th grade. I witnessed the inevitable spawning of his new talent. I knew how serious he was when he pawned his Super Action 80 for a console. Sadly, I have not seen him live since college.

However, once I listened to his albums I heard two profoundly gratifying things- (1) his link, almost spritual, to jazz, funk, and hip hip is still ever-present; (2) like my idol, John Coltrane, Recloose posesses a driving, almost haunting, predisposition to push the envelope of musical expression. Intertwined in his tightly-woven musical tapestry lies what appears to be a simple yet noble cause- progression. Indeed, he has not changed.

In my opinion he is still searching for his sound. I agree with the last review that the tracks are a bit thin at times. A more complete sound is hopefully on the horizon. I understand he is categorized a "techno" DJ, but I would like to hear more of an acoustic sound, or atleast something mimmickng it. Perhaps I am simply out of the loop (it wouldn't be the first time). One thing is obvious-- although the puzzle of his sound is still incomplete, the underlying image is becoming clear. This is only even more encouraging because there is nothing more disturbing than a musician who stops searching. If he finds it, he will take giant steps. I'll be anxiously watching (listening?).

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh sounding dancable group!, March 7, 2003

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Carl Johnson "budbear_5000" (Detroit, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cardiology (Audio CD)

Recloose is Carl Craig's prodigy band. They are hot. I will break down some of the highlight tunes for you.

Ain't Changin' - This should be getting a lot more radio play. It has an infectious beat without the nasty high-hat trance drumming heard too often on dance records. Recloose is a percussive, tight band with tight vocals. The songs will get cha' moving.

Kapiti Dream- A trip hop masterpiece. Recloose is a more beat oriented band, which I like as well. This piece offers us movement with reflection. Inventive synthesizers and effects, it does take your mind 'out there somewhere'. The groove is slower than some of the other cuts, but intensly fun and a good space traveling. I love this in the car on a late night drive!

Cardiology- Another tight jam & vocal piece that should be getting attention, but is not. It is the final cut on the album and the beat is drawn off a osciliscope heart beat sound. It has many trip hop elements and is tight and performed well.

I personally enjoy this album because it does NOT fall prey to the trance beat. It is fresh and I hope the band stays fresh! They do a great show too in the Detroit area... Awesome spin!