After a string of early releases in 2006/07 on seminal label HotFlush, Gravious pulls out a debut EP for Saigon Recordings. After being responsible for the recent exposure of artists such as Orphan101 & Duffstep, Saigon continue to carve out a roster to be proud of. Making a stance in the post garage/dubstep arena the EP has a distinct flavour throughout.
Kicking things of with 'Junction City', the ever familiar rave stabs and 808 State style pads lay the foundation. A homage to the 90's, the opening track gives a nice introduction to the EP.
'Lodestone' takes things a little higher and ethereal. Space-like arpeggiated pads set the atmosphere and take you on a flowing journey of syncopated rhythm. A heavy dub influenced bass line carries the track steadily along.
'Lunar Module' finishes off the 12" with a heavy influence from the likes of Aphex Twin. Wavering synths and spacey atmosphere.
To round off the whole EP it sets it self in the middle ground between techno, garage & acid house. Upbeat and spacious tracks with a driving backbone that would give any soundsystem a run for its reputation. The Junction City EP is out on Saigon Recordings 31/1/2011


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