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"Get your headphones ready, as Germany's Kptmichigan once again shatters musical boundaries on his S/T 3rd full length, undertaking a diverse and exploratory approach similar in nature to fellow guitarists Thurston Moore and Christian Fennesz, additionally combined with a restored faith in rock & roll. The initial plan was to make a modern folk album, however ideas evolved and the record became more infused with elements of noise, rock, & psychedelic music's (think Syd Barrett!), showcasing his love for guitar & Fender super reverb. Beckett became influenced by the short, hi-energy rock & roll songs of his current other band, Beautiful New Born Children, as well as old Jamaican ska, reggae & dub, very early folk & bluegrass, and even some African musics. He also cites the noise of such artists as: Jimi Hendrix, The Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, as major influences in the creation of this release."
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"The dynamic here is far different than the usual clicks'n cuts. Undulating at times while polarized elsewhere, Kpt.michi.gan is unafraid to meld the abstract with the sensual to negate the sterile, always with precision and throttling volume. Player, Player is a multifaceted yet simply motivated record that forms an entirety from its many viewpoints of electronic and analog composition. The music is futuristic, but it comes from a strong punk ethos, using elements of dub and monochromatic techno to frame fragments of melody and noise and continually build by contrast, layering vertically with volumes that aren't always sensical. Beckett is foremost a guitarist, and much of the album's texture is constructed from muted and distorted guitar, seeking to mimic the warmth and 'natural' noise of the amplifier."
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"The Captain used to play in different indiepop bands (Tuesday Welt) before locating himself in Scheider Tm. This completely electronic solo outfit still connects him with pop and electro, but moves towards slow grooving Chain Reaction stuff -- like a pitched-down Vladislav Delay. The tracks follow up very quickly, creating a kind of ambient, uptempo popbeat and minimal techno beat at the same time. It makes you cheerful without letting you notice that you're settling down your brain, and is an irresistible record. Summer days are coming up, and this can be your Summer record. Reference points are Solvent, Hallucinator, Mille Plateaux stuff, or an instrumental Lali Puna."
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