TIME FOUNDATION

TRACKLISTING

A1 Psyk - Automatic
A2 Psyk - Myriad
B1 Psyk - Riot
B2 Psyk - Avadon

C1 Psyk - Five
C2 Psyk - Silhouette
D1 Psyk - Shift
D2 Psyk - Parade



INFO
After two succesful EP releases on the label, Psyk aka Manuel Anós is back on Mote-Evolver inaugurating his first full-length album effort with "Time Foundation". It's no surprise that Psyk is releasing his debut album on the label as his previous two EPs Distane (2012) and Arcade (201 3) both have left us wanting for more to see his full
potentials as a produ cer.

Time Foundation proves to be an outstanding collection that show s the full spectrum of Psyk's sound and the range of skills as he expands and ex plores different depths and moods. Keeping the energy level constant at the peak , there's no downtime in "Time Foundation". And while 10 sharp-cut tracks are al l armed with clean, streamlined
groove and impressive sound design therefor e may soundincredibly slick and effortless, once you listened closely - and they will demand your attention - that kind of breezing through swift force is only the byproduct of Psyk's high caliber production ability to map out meticulous st ructures with a great detail.

The opener "Automatic" rolls like a wel l-oiled machine on cruise control with the signature unison of single-chord boun cing on top of relaxed but energetic groove. Expanding on the similar theme is " Myriad", which takes further playful approach. "Riot" steps into more minimal te rritory, featuring a subtle development that keeps you engaged while "Avalon" gr ounds itself to just-heavy enough bass kicks to evoke deeper vibe without compro mising the uplifting spirit.

Slipped in the middle of the album like an intermission is "Five", and it's a curious and ominous kind that flashes a di fferent side of Psyk. It shows off his craftmanship as muted and muffled beeps f aintly goes in and out while blinking synth melody renders unique, intriguing be auty. Starting off the second half is "Silhouette", picking up the tempo and ele vating the mood with much-loved bass drums and claps, followed by demure crescen do of melody and floating fuzzy hiss of 'Shift'.

Perhaps the darkest number on the album, "Nine" may not be the most brooding techno assault but the one designed for the deeper moments you encounter during the longer sessions in the clubs, surrounded by people yet alone with the pulse of music. The album clo ses with stunning "L3", and just as "Automatic" was no shy intro but a practical fast-forward to the jest of the story, "L3" is not a conventional closing but r ather another opening. Equal parts of swinging white noise and hint of acid may as well invite you back to the beginning of the album to listen all over again.

Time Foundation is packed with no-frills, on-point peak-hour techno t ools finely executed with a minimalistic concept of doing more with less, as mos t of the tracks are composed with no more than five elements. It's a higly funct ional album and strong effort from Psyk that spoils the listener with mesmerizin g details and provides the diversity of sounds and textures today's techno has t o offer.