English translation:

(Note:
I tried my best to translate the original Dutch-language review as
literally as possible but there are some minor differences which I
couldn't avoid.)

Glenn
Love is an artist from the Canadian electro-ambient scene who may not
be as well-known (yet) in our country but who's got all assets to
become well-known. It is a real pleasure for me to present you the
music of this man of whom I myself had never heard before. The subject
of this review, 'Cryptesthesia' (a real existing word!) is his third
full-CD as well as the first album on which he sings. Although "sing"
may not be the right word here. "Experimental, repetitive rambling
which is deeply mixed into the music" looks a better description to me
when referring to his vocals. But in the in case of 'Cryptesthesia',
this is by no means a demerit. The music on this record is so
experimental itself I couldn't imagine any other vocals to go along
with it. By using the word "experimental", I intend to say I'm not
quite able to link it with a certain genre or subgenre as I'm not
really able to compare it with anything else. There are some
unmistakable elements of electro, EBM and ambient but Glenn Love's
influences go obviously much further than that. But let's not focus too
much on musical divisions. It's more important to mention that certain
Glenn Love tracks have an undeniable club potential in spite of their
mainly experimental nature. This is particularly the case with the more
electro-driven tracks 'Hang On', 'Sagt Mir Wo' and 'Schnee Von Gestern'
which are so catchy it's hard for me not to move. But most other tracks
have a definite up- or midtempo feel as well. Because of this, the CD
will be undoubtedly more appreciated by a dancefloor-loving audience
than by fans of "real" experimental dark electronic music like IDM and
some industrial. However, the psychedelic somewhat creepy title track
'Cryptesthesia' as well as the melancholic guitar-driven instrumental
'Outskirts' are a worthy competitor when it comes to being
experimental. EBM fans on the other hand will love the tracks 'Oil Peak
(Auto De Fe Mix)' and 'Airships (Wutklang Mix)'. That way, there's something
for everyone. Highly recommended, this 'Cryptesthesia' by Glenn Love,
at least if you like something different from the more familiar,
"commercial" club electro. I myself am already convinced. 

[ML]


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