This nine-track tapes starts off slowly. "Cabot Yerxa"
is a winding synthesis of electronic sound that, though drone-like, manages to
capture your interest and attention. The second cut, "Heads Off
Track" adds some nice, mellow guitar work to the background layers of
smooth electronica.
And so it goes through both sides as Kris entertains with a
minimalist approach.
The tape is packaged in the customary j-card and Norelco case. A
simple yet well executed approach to the artwork is sympathetic to what you
hear. Based on the credits, it appears this is a one-man show with Kris
providing all the instrumentation and I assume, the production as well.
The tape format has become a popular format for this genre, and
it's comforting to know there is an outlet for music that's not particularly
commercial or mass-produced. Part I why I love this current rebirth of the tape
medium. Kris's music deserves to be heard and I look forward to hearing more
from him and others like him.
-- Bob Zilli
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