- Fatima Yamaha, real name Bas Bron, is a master of melody. His strange but soothing synth work left its mark on 2015 with What's A Girl To Do, Imaginary Lines and an excellent Dekmantel split EP with Young Marco. Each release, imbued with rosy hues and electro crispness, became a vinyl collector's gem. The Dutch producer returns with Araya, his first record in two years. Released on Dekmantel, the EP presents a bolder, more fleshed-out version of Bron's sound.
Each track is strewn with melody, but there's less melancholy than usual. Araya's title track is anthemic, a departure from Imaginary Lines, an LP that according to Angus Finlayson didn't "overstate its case." Burly drums, sky-high synths and cascading breakdowns combine for Bron's biggest-sounding tune so far. "Piayes Beach Bar And Grill," with its downcast atmosphere, is closer to what we're used to, but its free-jamming lead and funky bassline seem more extroverted than before. "Romantic Bureaucracy" starts with chunky piano riffs and picks up colorful spurts of synth before ending in a pool of soft, glowing pads. Like Bron's best work, it charms the longer it goes on.
Lista de sequência de músicasA1 Araya
B1 Piayes Beach Bar And Grill
B2 Romantic Bureaucracy