Rhythm Nation Germany Vinyl & CDs

Review: Marquis Hawkes is back in Juxta Position mode. After two killer releases on DVS1's Mistress imprint, he now appears on Rhythm Nation (following up great releases by Tallmen 785 and Kessel Vale) with more fierce and energetic hardware house jams dripping with soul and emotion. "Soon" on the A side is a raw and jacking effort, with dramatic strings and sampled vocals harmonies powered by thunderous tom workouts. On the flip is "Neubau Signal" a darker and deeper excursion with sombre but sexy piano pads, delayed claps and those rich strings making for another awesome appearance.