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El Michels Affair – Mr Brew / Kodak (7″) [Big Crown Records BCR199]

While continuing his prolific output as a producer and musician for other artists, El Michels Affair treats us to a new two-sider of instant EMA classics. The menacing introduction of the A side’s ‘Mr Brew’ gives way to a beautiful and spacious tune in a classic tension and release dynamic. Gentle guitars, strings, flutes, and brass seamlessly take turns over the heavy drum track sending anyone with synesthesia into a world of colour. The B side ‘Kodak’ is a masterclass in space and arrangement. The mellow pace of the drums is adorned with gorgeous instrumentation that creates the perfect mood. EMA never putting too much paint on the canvas and always capturing the vibe.