- From the two dubstep-rooted rollers—"Yesman" and "Elevator"—that kicked off Seiji's eponymous series of self-releases, the London veteran has polished his brand of funky floor-fodder with a string of anthemic tracks that have found their way onto many a mix. Seiji 3 was probably his most succinct work of hybrid bass to date, and with this in mind its successor is disappointing.
Innocently approached "No Other" is catchy enough. Built upon a solid 4/4 pulse and growling sub-synth the hypnotic vocals and ticking array of percussion quickly lure you into its zombie groove. Fine the first few times round, but with repeated listening feels closer to brainwashing than bopping, with "Easy" following a similar suit. While repetition forms a significant part of Seiji's signature, up to this point it has been coupled with an element of surprise—like "More of You" entering a breakdown that it then never rises from, or the continual climb of "Elevator" that has you wondering where you'll finally end up. There is no trace of build at all in Seiji 4. Both tracks remain glued to a constant plateau that, in the end, turn his signature stamps into something increasingly wearisome, even irritating.
Lista de sequência de músicas A No Other
AA Easy