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                 [: ARTIST..... :] Kerosino
                 [: TITLE...... :] Kerosino II
                 [: GENRE...... :] House
                 [: RIP DATE... :] 2022-08-18
                 [: LABEL...... :] Particles
                 [: CAT NR..... :] PSI2214
                 [: TRACKS..... :] 5
                 [: SIZE....... :] 94m
                 [: QUALITY.... :] 320kbps 44.1kHz
                 [: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
                 [: ENCODER.... :] LAME
                 [: URL........ :] https://www.deezer.com/album/344445317

                          [ ::..    Tracklist    ..:: ]
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             01. Batiri (Original Mix) ........................ 10:09      
             02. Tikila (Original Mix) ........................ 07:14      
             03. Zazafi (Original Mix) ........................ 08:59      
             04. Flamencano (Hrag Mikkel Remix) ............... 07:56      
             05. Flamencano (about   river Remix) ............. 06:30      

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             After a May 2022 debut on Particles, Maximilian Peter returns to 
             Particles with his Kerosino production moniker. Kerosino II 
             continues where the German artist's first eponymous album left 
             off and three new originals are joined by remixes from Hrag 
             Mikkel and about : river.

             Opening proceedings, Batiri is a smooth 10-minute offering that 
             shimmers with beautifully arpeggiated synth lines and metronomic 
             beat. A head-shaking metallic percussion adds to the groove 
             while shuffling hi-hats create another layer of syncopation. In 
             tandem, a delicate 303-inspired motif coruscates across the 
             track, rising and falling with gentle energy. Tikila immediately 
             appeals with its darker edge as a deep kick locks quickly 
             against a repetitive bass groove. Changing perceptions through 
             melodic persuasion, a lighter motif meanders across the track 
             making its presence felt with filtered energy as it syncopates 
             elegantly with bass and rhythm. The final piece of the jigsaw 
             sees a digitised voice proclaim the Tikila title at regular 
             intervals throughout. The third track finds Zazafi presenting a 
             dance-friendly bass groove sat within tight kick and sharp 
             percussion. Following the same narrative as its EP partners, a 
             beautifully sculpted arp makes its mark with plucked ease while 
             a wonderfully sustained bassline progression adds a touch of 
             class at the breakdown before a rousing crescendo and spoken 
             sample heralds the return of melody, rhythm and groove through 
             the third movement.

             A powerful force within the Lebanese underground dance 
             fraternity, Hrag Mikkel has found a way of turning the adversity 
             felt in his homeland into a steady supply of dynamic and 
             sought-after productions. Finding his music featured on some of 
             the finest modern imprints: from Pipe and Pochet and Proton 
             Music to Hoomidaas and Harabe, the Beirut star makes his 
             Particles debut with a stunning reimagining of Flamencano from 
             Kerosino's debut. Upping the tempo from the original, the Hrag 
             Mikkel remix evolves quickly into a joyous rhythmic groove as 
             beautiful synth lines swirl across the track in counterpoint 
             patterns. Retaining the underlying themes form Kerosino's 
             stripped back original, Mikkel's skill is to open up new melodic 
             paths with a swathe of additional production that creates a 
             powerful dancefloor gem. Glittering into the second half with 
             new piano phrases and deep sub-bass groove, the result is a 
             superb new reworking.

             Regulars on Particles over the past 12 months, the father and 
             son double act of Oleg and Ervin Ivanov have created quite a 
             stir with their about : river pseudonym. Hitting early heights 
             with their Go Into The Mist EP in June 2021, the Estonian pair 
             showcased their unique sound to the Particles faithful before 
             Round Table Jams: In Between (Live) provided a moment of 
             electronica reflection and seven cuts of rare beauty in April 
             2022. Remixes for Davide Ferrario and Chihaka are now joined by 
             a third with another reworking of Flamencano. Full of melodic 
             sensitivity, the about : river remix quickly creates a strong 
             rhythmic and melodic groove that captures themes from Kerosino's 
             original before adding layers of subtle intrigue, not least 
             through Ervin's haunting clarinet lines. Retaining echoes of 
             Kerosino's rhythmic structure, the result is another trademark 
             offering from the about : river studio, full of poise beauty and 
             grace.

             Directed by Jay Epoch
             AandR by Marina Gerardi
             Mastered by HP Mastering, Cid Inc.
             Design by Ben Mautner
             Text by James Warren

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