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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I was turned onto Trentemøller through my interest in house music, having it described to me as a cutting edge electro-house cd. Really, "The Last Resort" is a far more minimal, downtempo electronic affair, with greater emphasis on ambience and atmospherics rather than thumping house beats. Most of the songs showcase a sophisticated writing approach that goes beyond basic build-up play. Instead, the songs have an overt progressive structuring to them, shown especially with the sublime opener "Take Me Into Your Skin". The song starts with lifting ambient sounds, with textures gradually building to what I imagined to be a huge beat drop, but instead the ground gives way to a surprising anti-drop, a minimal beat driven by a heavy base, sounding as if you've just been plunged underwater. The song twists and turns as it re-builds steam, showcasing a deft touch for textures and layering, and a use of very organic sounds that forges a quite natural, dream-like atmosphere (this is a recurrent effect throughout the album). Gradually this builds to the final climax of a thunderous half-time full-on electro assault. The rest of the album tends to follow suit with this progressive styling, with most songs fashioning varying dynamics and sequences.
One aspect of the album I particularly enjoyed was the use of acoustic instruments. Being a guitarist and drummer myself, I always enjoy good use of acoustic sounds in electronic music. Two songs predominantly stick out for this, the first being the wondrous title track. The song evolves around a fast, swirling finger-plucked classical guitar part that is paired with a down tempo trip-hop beat, making for a trippy, trance-like groove. "Into The Trees (Serenetti Part 3)" builds its way through baselines and textural themes until it breaks down into acoustic drumming. A drum roll/march steadily builds as layers are added behind the mix, lifting the volume until a blistering drop is unleashed. This is one of the few moments on the album that showcases more traditional electro-house styling, and it works magnificently. The drumming is carried on throughout as the volume levels begin to drop and the song returns to the minimal electro groove.
Trentemøller has created a fresh sounding, exciting sound with "The Last Resort". This has become one of my favourite electronica releases in recent years. Highly recommended.
One aspect of the album I particularly enjoyed was the use of acoustic instruments. Being a guitarist and drummer myself, I always enjoy good use of acoustic sounds in electronic music. Two songs predominantly stick out for this, the first being the wondrous title track. The song evolves around a fast, swirling finger-plucked classical guitar part that is paired with a down tempo trip-hop beat, making for a trippy, trance-like groove. "Into The Trees (Serenetti Part 3)" builds its way through baselines and textural themes until it breaks down into acoustic drumming. A drum roll/march steadily builds as layers are added behind the mix, lifting the volume until a blistering drop is unleashed. This is one of the few moments on the album that showcases more traditional electro-house styling, and it works magnificently. The drumming is carried on throughout as the volume levels begin to drop and the song returns to the minimal electro groove.
Trentemøller has created a fresh sounding, exciting sound with "The Last Resort". This has become one of my favourite electronica releases in recent years. Highly recommended.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I rate 'The Last Resort' as one of my 'finds' of the year. The cd contains 13 tracks of the most stunning electronic music I have heard in 2006. If I had to make comparisons to other artists, I would perhaps compare Anders Trentemoller to Biosphere or Soulsavers; beautiful, 'widescreen' electronica that is perfect for late nights or watching snow fall at dawn.
The Last Resort is an absolutely essential purchase for fans of electronic music, particularly as initial copies come with a bonus cd of Trentemoller's single releases, which is just as good as the album proper.
The Last Resort is an absolutely essential purchase for fans of electronic music, particularly as initial copies come with a bonus cd of Trentemoller's single releases, which is just as good as the album proper.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought The Last Resort on the strength of Trentmoeller's remix of Royksop's: What else is there single and on the fact that a DJ friend of mine thinks of him as a religion!! And the Danish producer really doesn't disappoint on this release. The vast majority of tracks aren't "club" friendly which is the opposite to what I was expecting and a nice surprise, but all are examples of a master at work. This release is a must for fans of electro/minimal house or just people who love electronic music. Perfect for those after club post bedtime chill out times. Excellent.
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One for the Electronic Collection
I guess it's a bit of a modern classic electronica album.
All tracks are good. No deadwood. A decent all-round album.
Production awesome. Sounds huge! Read more
All tracks are good. No deadwood. A decent all-round album.
Production awesome. Sounds huge! Read more
Published 3 days ago by izzwoz
Post-chillout, acid lounge par excellence, essential kit!
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Published 1 month ago by C. Allen
The dark side
I stumbled across this album by mistake. I had already heard (and loved) Trentemollers productions on a mix album by Naked Music titled 'Lost on Arrival' where he had two remixes... Read more
Published 11 months ago by R. J. Panter
AMAZING
One of the best cd's in my collection! slow, methodical, deep, sometimes evil and mesmorising. i have fell to sleep to this cd many a time and i mean this in the best of ways. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by M. L. R. Jones
Seconded
Just to second all the other 5 star reviews and say that this is one of the best slabs of moody electronica you will find anywhere. Read more
Published on 27 July 2009 by ThirdPrize
not your last resort
OK CD FOR CHILLING OUT TO, SOME NICE SOUNDS ON THERE BUT DONT EXPECT ANYTHING TO OUTSTANDING. A GOOD CD FOR AFTERHOURS BUT IVE HEARD BETTER. Read more
Published on 4 May 2009 by obee1
trentemoller last resort
Wow this Cd is very layered and very changeable, when I got this Cd I wanted the gutzy tunes of killer Kat etc(its on another Cd- wrongly described on lastfm etc) those louder... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2008 by A. Boar
Soundscape
As with the previous review, pure chance find (actually on itunes) and got a double 'cd' of this album
one word describes this album - soundscape - a two hour thirty... Read more
one word describes this album - soundscape - a two hour thirty... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by Philip Milne
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