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[: ARTIST..... :] Jean Caillou
[: TITLE...... :] Simplon
[: GENRE...... :] House
[: RIP DATE... :] 2022-03-13
[: LABEL...... :] Sound Avenue
[: CAT NR..... :] SA137
[: TRACKS..... :] 5
[: SIZE....... :] 92m
[: QUALITY.... :] 320kbps 44.1kHz
[: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
[: ENCODER.... :] LAME
[: URL........ :] https://www.deezer.com/album/293099802

[ ::.. Tracklist ..:: ]
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01. Simplon (Original Mix) ....................... 08:08 
02. Down (Original Mix) .......................... 08:04 
03. Myst (Original Mix) .......................... 08:29 
04. Hora (Original Mix) .......................... 07:39 
05. (Original Mix) ............................... 07:39 

[ ::.. RELEASE NOTES ..:: ]
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Madloch's Sound Avenue enters 2022's second quarter by welcoming 
Jean Calliou back to the label for a new EP. First emerging in 
2016, the Swiss artist quickly established himself with releases 
via Magician On Duty, RYNTH, Sag and Tre and Underyourskin 
Records, where his deep, melodious sound flourished. Moving 
forward, July of 2019 saw the Zurich resident make his Sound 
Avenue debut with a well-received remix of Joe Miller's 'The 
Days'. Deep and enchanting in equal measure, its organic vibe 
immediately won over DJs and fans alike, sparking what has been 
a fruitful relationship between the Belgian imprint and Swiss 
artist. Now on the strength of 2021's 'Departure Unknown', Jean 
makes a welcome return to Sound Avenue with a sprawling 
five-track showcase entitled 'Simplon'.

Beginning with the title selection, Jean furthers the sentiment 
that his compositions drift above the rest of existence. Whether 
it's the hauntingly layered musical fragments or the sleek, 
meditative framework which houses his dusty percussive 
arrangements, there is a whimsical lean to his work that you 
just can't ignore. The deliberate groove and haunting vocal 
phrases of 'Down' find Jean at his creative best. Perhaps less 
direct than some of his previous work, the end result is one of 
equal depth, where notes ring out in timeless suspension, 
resonating against a backdrop of colourful electronics. 
Meanwhile, 'Feathered Serpent' lightens the mood with its 
charismatic charm and laid back, yet youthful exuberance. Jean's 
masterful coaxing of incandescent tones, soulful plucks and 
rolling organics fuels what is a charming eight-minute jaunt. 

Bypassing the collection's halfway point are the slow burning 
vibes of 'Hora'. Four minutes of glacial grooves and 
shape-shifting textures put the listener in a tranquil state, 
only to go further down the meditative rabbit hole as thoughtful 
vocal fragments and drone-like lines emerge for a suitably 
spaced-out finale. 'Myst' sits as the collection's most 
heartfelt composition and appropriately lands as its fifth and 
final selection. Wavy arps, fluttery sonics and creamy piano 
stabs unite for a reflective storyboard, one which invites you 
to surrender to its captivating power and ultimately puts a 
stamp on this resounding collection.

Written by Mitch Alexander | www.releasepromo.com

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