TIME FOUNDATION

TRACKLISTING

1 . Psyk - Automatic
2 . Psyk - Myriad
3 . Psyk - Riot
4 . Psyk - Avadon
5 . Psyk - Five
6 . Psyk - Silhouette
7 . Psyk - Shift
8 . Psyk - Parade
9 . Psyk - Nine
10 . Psyk - L3



INFO
After two succesful EP releases on the label, Psyk aka Manuel Anós is back on Mote-Evolve r inaugurating his first full-length album effort with "Time Foundation". It's n o surprise that Psyk is releasing his debut album on the label as his previous t wo EPs Distane (2012) and Arcade (2013) both have left us wanting for more to se e his full
potentials as a producer.

Time Foundation proves to b e an outstanding collection that shows the full spectrum of Psyk's sound and the range of skills as he expands and explores different depths and moods. Keeping the energy level constant at the peak, there's no downtime in "Time Foundation". And while 10 sharp-cut tracks are all armed with clean, streamlined
groove and impressive sound design therefore may soundincredibly slick and effortless, once you listened closely - and they will demand your attention - that kind of breezing through swift force is only the byproduct of Psyk's high caliber produc tion ability to map out meticulous structures with a great detail.

Th e opener "Automatic" rolls like a well-oiled machine on cruise control with the signature unison of single-chord bouncing on top of relaxed but energetic groove . Expanding on the similar theme is "Myriad", which takes further playful approa ch. "Riot" steps into more minimal territory, featuring a subtle development tha t keeps you engaged while "Avalon" grounds itself to just-heavy enough bass kick s to evoke deeper vibe without compromising the uplifting spirit.

Sli pped in the middle of the album like an intermission is "Five", and it's a curio us and ominous kind that flashes a different side of Psyk. It shows off his craf tmanship as muted and muffled beeps faintly goes in and out while blinking synth melody renders unique, intriguing beauty. Starting off the second half is "Silh ouette", picking up the tempo and elevating the mood with much-loved bass drums and claps, followed by demure crescendo of melody and floating fuzzy hiss of 'Sh ift'.

Perhaps the darkest number on the album, "Nine" may not be the most brooding techno assault but the one designed for the deeper moments you enc ounter during the longer sessions in the clubs, surrounded by people yet alone w ith the pulse of music. The album closes with stunning "L3", and just as "Automa tic" was no shy intro but a practical fast-forward to the jest of the story, "L3 is not a conventional closing but rather another opening. Equal parts of swing|No ing white noise and hint of acid may as well invite you back to the beginning of the album to listen all over again.

Time Foundation is packed with n o-frills, on-point peak-hour techno tools finely executed with a minimalistic co ncept of doing more with less, as most of the tracks are composed with no more t han five elements. It's a higly functional album and strong effort from Psyk tha t spoils the listener with mesmerizing details and provides the diversity of sou nds and textures today's techno has to offer.