Return to Emerald City [coloured vinyl]
- Record label
- Running Out Of Steam
- Catalog Number
- ROOS013
- Release Date
- December 2nd 2022
- Genres
Tracks
| play | pos | title | artists | duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Emerald City | 4:59 | ||
| A2 | Alfred Stole My Brain | 4:29 | ||
| A3 | Talk2Me | 4:45 | ||
| B1 | Total Recall | 4:53 | ||
| B2 | All Be Over | 4:03 | ||
| B3 | Slower | 5:50 |
Originally from West Wales now residing in Amsterdam in a studio nestled beside the river Ij, Maroki now joins the ROOS family following a string of stellar releases. He leaves nothing to chance, using his classically trained skills and expertly engineered sounds into a pool of influences that range from breaks, moon-lit acid and headsdown chuggy goodness. The record launches with title track 'Emerald City' a moody cut that whisks you away from the city's bustling streets and off the beaten track. Maroki's fixed hand helps elements blend seamlessly into another, in what feels like a personal guide through the emerald's subterranean. Then comes the gentle and tranquil electronics of 'Alfred Stole My Brain' both welcoming and meditative, while the swing in drums provide dance-floor functionality and set the pace. The A side comes to a grand close with 'Talk2Me' a brooding acid cut that mixes in elements of breaks and aquatic synths. The track's swelling energy feeds from the A side's previous two, culminating in a build up of emotion and speed. 'Total Recall' raises its hypnotic head, a series of winding synths and 4/4 kick drums creating a maze of sound, before perhaps the record's hidden gem 'All Be Over' arrives like an old friend. The track's familiar sound design coupled with Maroki's distinct personality create a warm and lasting friendship; melting together old and new perspectives. 'Slower' rounds off the EP, an equally stunning and fiery mix of breaks and angelic electronics.