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Pryda - Aftermath / The Gift [Pryda]

12:27 - November 30, 2005

by Dreej

Eric Prydz brings us a new slice of genre-defying electronic dance music on his own label. The vinyl includes the much talked about 'Aftermath' which is rocking floors all over the world, plus a more progressive sounding tune on the flip...

Most people know Eric Prydz because of his more commercial tunes like 'Call On Me', but he also gains lots of respect in the more 'underground' scenes using guises like Cirez D, Pryda and Dukes of Sluca. The sound that he brings forth using these aliases is definitely forward-thinking, filled with the most inventive effects, blazing basses and infectious rhythms. What has he done here?

A-side: Aftermath (12" Version)
Starting off with a slow yet hefty beat pattern that's being guided by an array of sweeping FX, this track takes you on an a very intense ride using thick, pumping basses and a constantly repeating, crazy & immensely infectious hook. It's sound is quite rapid, and somehow it just doesn't start to annoy at all because of the amazing amount of right-on-time variation that has been implemented. The overall structure of the track is just a bit weird, but it works out superbly. Elements are fading away for a minute every now and then to generate tension-builds that will just rock your socks off, then for the thick percussion and basslines to hit the right spot again during the climaxes. The repeating rhythm that is kind of the base of the track makes you hungry for that climax that is to come, and that's exactly where the power of 'Aftermath' lies. It builds and builds and builds, then to burst out into frenzy using all elements gathered during the build. This is one beast of a track!
Rating: 9/10

B-side: The Gift
This one has a lot more pace coming with it right from the beginning. It combines a gentle use of percussion elements with an immensely cozy and warm sounding synth that's playing a very slick lil' melody. It kind of brings forth a sweet vibe during the track's first parts, led by subtly changing basslines, neat FX and a continuously repeating yet catchy vocal line. I guess this one could serve as a perfect set-builder, with its overall structure leaning towards multiple styles in dance music like progressive and house. In essence, this one also leans on a few key elements, but brings everything in a less tensed way. It incorporates multiple breaks with calm strings and that cool vocal hook, then to go on smoothly using its lean production base. All in all a welcome addition to this vinyl!
Rating: 8/10

Conclusion:
Mister Prydz shows the he is a man of many styles. 'Aftermath' is a plain dancefloor bomb with its constantly building elements and great climaxes, while 'The Gift' has a more relaxed atmosphere coming with it. If you want two tracks to play in just about any set, go get this vinyl now!