The Runaways - Queens Of Noise (LP)

Shortly after the release of his stunning 2018 work Staccato Signals, a foreboding blend of tense electronics and rich orchestral arrangements, Ben Chatwin provided a more spaced-out take on the same material with the equally impressive Drone Signals. For the following year's Altered Signals, he lets others interpret his vision, and while the results veer off in several different directions, they generally emphasize electronic elements while maintaining the dramatic qualities of the original pieces. Visionist laces the swelling strings and haunting choral vocals of "Fossils" with hazy, trance/grime hybrid synths that coil upwards like wisps of smoke. Steve Hauschildt begins his interpretation of "Helix" by offsetting glowing pads with darting, squirming textures, eventually gaining a ticking, dragging beat. Ital Tek's "Silver Pit" remix affixes a big bass swerve to rhapsodic strings, resulting in a sublime piece of floating orchestral dubstep. A few other producers provide a bit more of a club-informed momentum with their takes. Konx-om-Pax begins "Claws" with funereal horns and a dub-techno pulse, then builds up a steady beat and acid house arpeggios, surrounding everything with chilly, atmospheric strings. Vessels' "Hound Point" is more overtly danceable, with a swinging shuffle beat and a DJ-friendly sense of progression. Pye Corner Audio ends the show with a flickering, acid-tinged version of "Knots," which gradually simmers but refrains from reaching a full climax. As a whole, the collection doesn't go for over-the-top gestures, but the remixers recognize the value in building suspense rather than going in for the kill. ~ Paul Simpson Format: Vinyl Genre: Rock Black Vinyl Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from our official JocoRecords website! TRACKS A1        Queens Of Noise    3:26A2        Take It Or Leave It    3:23A3        Midnight Music    2:47A4        Born To Be Bad    4:28A5        Neon Angels On The Road To Ruin    3:23B1        I Love Playin' With Fire    3:18B2        California Paradise    2:52B3        Hollywood    2:56B4        Heartbeat    2:49B5        Johnny Guitar    7:15