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Review: Now reissued, the 1993 debut from this Weatherall-helmed outfit remains a vital artifact of early 90s UK electronic music. A distinct fusion of ambient techno, dub and melodic minimalism that helped define the era's genre-blurring sound, tracks like 'Smokebelch II' have a haunting beauty with sweeping pads and hypnotic grooves, embodying a deeply atmospheric and spacey aesthetic that nods to Berlin School influences while anchoring itself firmly in post-rave Britain. There's an elegance in its restraint, with Weatherall and company favouring mood and repetition over dramatic builds. The dubby undercurrents and minimal progressions have a depth that rewards patience. Sabresonic stands as a cohesive and influential record of UK electronic music in 1993. It reflects a moment when electronic music was still wide open and exploratory, paving the way for the deeper strains of ambient techno and downtempo to come.

Review: The seminal Sabresonic from UK trio Sabres of Paradise gets a tight remaster and re-issue here, and what a magnificent snapshot of the halcyon days of UK raving it is. Considering the personnel behind the project (Andrew Weatherall, Jagz Kooner, and Gary Burns), it's of little surprise that the music has lost none of its cutting edge - still sounding as fresh and pointed as it did upon first release in 1994. Known for their unique blend of electronic, dub, and rock influences, the band carved out a space that felt both experimental and accessible, and it would be hard to overstate their lasting influence on modern electronic music. Sabresonic stretches from hypnotic grooves to raw, industrial textures, with moments of beauty scattered throughout. 'Wilmot' is a standout, with driving percussion and atmospheric layers, while 'Spiritual High' offers a more expansive, drifting vibe. But it's 'Smokebelch II (Beatless mix)' that's likely to bring a tear to the eye of even the most hardened dancefloor veteran, with its bittersweet lead melody and celestial harmonics combining to create a timeless piece of ambient bliss. They don't make 'em like they used to, kid.