reinhard voigt: rachanee

The long-awaited return of a Kompakt pioneer is upon us: Reinhard Voigt finally presents new solo material with Rachanee. The title-track features an inspired use of its hypnotic voice sample -- a lesson in catchy minimalism, it's this undulating snippet that draws the listener in, followed by a stoic but surprisingly funky bass line whose sex appeal clearly lies in its simplicity. Flipside banger "Tisch Für Zwei" displays a dizzying fondness for vintage synth-grinding. The swerving bleeps keep the beats guessing, thus ensuring the right amount of insanity in a track that exclusively follows its own rules.