Apples + Synthesizers

1. Introduction to Science

2. Operating Ease

3. My Radio

4. Radar Receiver

5. Poly Ensemble

6. Think Like Us

7. Remote Control

8. First Step

9. For You

10. Instructograph

11. Science With Synthesizers

12. Background Noise (Don't Become)

13. Steve Strange

Apples + Synthesizers,Solvent,Ghostly Int'l,Ambient Techno,Dance Music,Electronic,Electronica,Neo-Electro,Pop

Average customer rating:

Sneaky.

another killer from ghostly

fanFABULOUStastic

Simply Amazing!

Jason Amm is Solvent! Not bad for a Canadian, eh?

Apples + Synthesizers
Solvent
Manufacturer: Ghostly Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00029LNQO
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

Introduction to Science
Operating Ease
My Radio
Radar Receiver
Poly Ensemble
Think Like Us
Remote Control
First Step
For You
Instructograph
Science With Synthesizers
Background Noise (Don't Become)
Steve Strange

Customer Reviews:

Sneaky........2006-06-28

Here's one that sneaked up on me. I'm not certain when I purchased "Apples + Synthesizers" by Solvent, but it's been a while. I remember listening to it, thinking it was OK and putting it away never to be played again. I guess I just wasn't in the right mood, or maybe I was too busy. Who knows? Then recently, a lady friend and I went on an extended auto trip. We loaded up an iPod with about 700 songs, most of which were electronica stuff I enjoy listening to. One of the CDs was the A+S disc. We put the iPod in shuffle mode and played it through the car stereo. I'd recognize most of the songs, but when I'd hear one I particularly liked and couldn't identify the artist I'd ask my companion "Who is this?" Again and again, the answer was "Solvent." Hmmmmmmmm. The songs were outstanding. Quite excellent and enjoyable! How could I have so misjudged this album? When we got back, I put the CD on my home stereo system and had another listen. It's an excellent CD, without question, but the individual songs have a high degree of generic similarity. When I try listening to the entire CD from start to finish, I begin to experience audio fatigue about 2/3 through the disc. I experience the same thing with, say, the Beach Boys; I love the individual songs but a full CD is just too much of a good thing. Evidently, that must have been what happened with my first listen to the A+S disc. When I play the songs interspersed with other artists (such as on the iPod shuffle), the Solvent selections stand out as excellent. Very interesting.

In any case, Solvent reminds me of the synthesizer bands I used to listen to in the early 1980s, except the music is better. Catchy. Melodic. Interesting rhythms. Nice ear candy. Solvent music tends to have a strong domineering beat and soft melody lines. About half of the tracks have variously distorted voices. Nice mix. I'd toss out "Introduction to Science," which is really just an introduction to the disc. "Think Like Us" is my favorite track. Other exceptional tracks include "My Radio" and "For You." "Operating Ease," "Remote Control," and "Science With Synthesizers" follow. The other songs are good, but nothing particularly of note. After listening again and again, I'd still say Solvent songs sound best when mixed in with other music. The individual songs can then sound quite bright and refreshing. When listening to Solvent song after Solvent song, fatigue sets in. For this reason, I'd rate the CD only four stars, although it's quite a good album.

another killer from ghostly.......2006-02-04

i first heard solvents track "think like us" which is on this cd, and it was so good that i immediately bought the cd. needless to say, i wasnt disappointed. ghostly has been one of my favorite, and in my opinion one of the best us labels for a while now, and this is another fine release. i think "think like us" is still my favorite track, i just cant get enough of it, but it is accompanied on here by more great tracks, a highlight of which is "science and synthesizers" the opening track to the fabric mix cd by richard fearless of death in vegas. a must buy.

fanFABULOUStastic.......2005-07-05

apples and synthesizers is extremely soothing. it's not hard core or soft core...it's brilliant!

check out another brilliant 2 people, ADULT., as well. they are a li'l more hardcore, but the 2 (A. and Solvent) teamed up and made a great song (remix?) titled "flexidisc".

Simply Amazing!.......2005-03-12

Jason Amm is truly fantastic. If you like electronic music then you should own this record. Best track is 'My Radio' which is one of the most accomplished electronic tracks you will ever hear.

Jason Amm is Solvent! Not bad for a Canadian, eh?.......2005-01-27

"Hello. Solvent uses Apples, but prefers Synthesizers." Released under Ghostly International, straight out of Ann Arbor, Michigan baby, Solvent performs an amazing album! Whether you're hearing it for the first time and absolutley love the Roland SVC-350 and the Korg VC-10 vocoders used in "My Radio, Think Like Us, and For You" or whether it takes you back to the good old roller-skating jams of Scooter, Jason Amm makes an incredible album for all generations of electronic fans. Recommended Tracks: 2,3,6,7,9,11,13--DeeJayZaq

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