Fanger & Schönwälder - Analog Overdose 4+

Artist.................: Fanger & Schönwälder
Album................: Analog Overdose 4+
Label..................: Manikin
Genre.................: Electronic
Style..................: Berlin School
Released............: 2007
Codec.................: FLAC
Quality...............: Lossless
Channels............: Stereo
Total Time..........: 45:17 mins

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I can only surmise that Fanger & Schönwälder were having so much fun making their CD and DVD for Analog Overdose 4 that they just kept on going, and that this CD must be the result. Remarkably short for the duo at 45 minutes, it is nevertheless an essential addition to the collection. Incidentally, it comes beautifully packaged in a round tin, the same as the original release of the first Analog Overdose.
“Frankfurt Breakfast” is a tasty beginning, just under 20 minutes that wastes no time in establishing a mid-tempo punchy sequence adorned with the usual retro accoutrements such as Mellotron flutes and strings. It builds effortlessly as usual, with nice synth solos in the middle. It is variations on a well-worn Berlin school theme, but it still sounds great, and changes just enough to keep things fresh throughout. Male choirs and pads draw the track to a moody close.
“Berlin Lunch” is 25 minutes of the same, though with an unexpectedly eerie beginning as dark synths swirl around churning water sounds. Just when it seems this one will stick to more ambient realms, the classic retro elements come in again, predominantly a low bass pulse for the sequence and Mellotron flute for the mellow melody.
Another perfectly evolving piece, one wonders how many more delightful overdoses Teutonic fans can take before it proves terminal. If I do OD, it will be with a smile on my face.
2007. Phil Derby / Electroambient Space

Tracklist:
01. Frankfurt Breakfast — 19:46
02. Berlin Lunch — 25:31