CESARE Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Cesare vs Disorder has long been at the very heart of the minimal scene. His abstract sounds and lush synthesis never fails to seduce us no matter the mood or groove he takes. This EP for the small but well formed Rockets label opens with some peak tripped-out sound design, where dancing chords, detuned keys and wonky pins are layered up over a loopy and skeletal rhythm on 'Amoreteca.' 'Sao Paulo Concrete Jungle' is dubber house all aswarm with pads, hits, percussive clatter, 'Holy Bee' gets unsettling in its eerie melodies and 'Time For Your Eyes' is a lovely deep house gem with a jostling beat and lounge chords.

Review: Cesare Marchese aka Cesare vs Disorder is a master of minimalist techno. His faultless discography takes in plenty of labels and now he lands on Nervmusic with four more of his perfectly streamlined cuts. Opener 'Mama Wants Me Slim' is a groove that sounds cautious and unsettled so keeps you on edge, while 'Saude' is more rubbery and rugged in the bass department and tripped out up top. There is glitchy goodness on 'Defrag' for those who life hi definition sounds and 'Shy' closes with a mind warping mix of off-grid hits, bendy bass and freaky tones.

Review: America's Thema label loudly return with the third chapter of the Strength In Numbers series, an outlet reserved strictly for the finest and sleekest in dancefloor delights. There's plenty of talent and quality within, presented by a handsomely hand-picked selection of house scientists, namely Raudive, Cesare vs Disorder and Suburb, but it's the UK's Mr.G who takes the limelight on this one. His singular style - warm, analogue tech-house infested with the sound of valve compressors - is both utterly effective on the floor and also a pleasure to listen to while swinging to a fro wherever you may find yourself.