framework 15..

out???


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You can take every two-track EP you just bought, stick all those mostly "playing it safe" releases in one pile and look at the messy heap you‚ve just created. That mess is rather indicative as I‚m willing to venture that while many of those EPs are quite good there may be one element that is starkly absent from each: creativity!

How many typical progressive, big beat breaks and snarling, directionless jungle pieces of wax must still be endured before the mass realizes that nothing is really being created? That‚s not necessarily a knock on each of those styles but those styles are quite popular at the moment and, with what should be considered a responsibility but often isn‚t, popularity often times breeds commonplace in great abundance.

Why? Because it‚s a fucking meal ticket if it‚s popular, that‚s why, and because that silly old cliché gets overused when these uncreative producers offer up the opinion, "it‚s what the people want."

Yeah, well, certain people wanted Hitler, others appreciate the company of Saddam Hussein and still others idolize mega pop-stars who pretend to be stank-ass hoes. The point is just cause the people listen doesn‚t mean it‚s any fucking good.
And just what the fuck am I babbling about anyway?

Well, I‚m firmly of the belief that if one must write objectively about an insane piece of work then the words should be too!

Ibrahim Alfa‚s Agent DownObjective Lost is above and beyond creativity. It‚s four tracks (as opposed to your typically lazy two track releases) of near-insanity, where the producer locks away the real world and allows the psyche to go just a little mad. A prime example is "Crushed," a full on blast of pissed off distorted reverb that defies great, persistent techno by retaining those elements but almost fully resisting anything that might inspire a dance floor groove.

"Send A Probe" may befuddle as much as it pleases since the continuous conversation sample doesn‚t make much sense but the grooves certainly do. "Days Are Slipping By" sounds a bit peeved over that idea and delightfully slaughter‚s an innocent moment because of it. Wanna know what old-school breakbeat freestyle sounds like with a disposition toward violence? Look no further.

Though "Ideology" encompasses all that Agent DownObjective Lost stands for, throwing together spooky electro, addictive dance floor grooves and one deep and constant synth rhythm that is sure to stick around long after the track is finished.
It‚s almost comparable to the crazier days of Miles Davis though taken to a wild electronic degree. Sure, the popular tastes of the collective sound absolutely nuts sometimes and Ibrahim Alfa isn‚t the type to suck on the breasts of any easily profitable commodity. Yet, Alfa‚s insanity makes perfect sense almost exclusively for the intelligent and open-minded.

And that‚s just a helluva lot sexier besides.

Bill Whiting-Mahoney
Technopunkmusic.com

[thetonewrecker]

It's a DAMN crazy ep. I have it on cd since I've been working a bit on a Framework catalog mix for Bob Brown inbetween my computer acting up. Top notch stuff by Ibby for sure. it made my neighbors peak out their windows in a scared manner. creepy whale sounds...ha ha ha

check..
www.frameworkmusic.com for updates...

[tsr_tomas]

bvaaaaaaaa. i want framework records.
sad to say that i only have one little 7" frame11,5 i think
found it in a Goa/psytrance store. and i don´t regualry go
in to this kind of store´s. only reason was be cause it was newly open and i was a little curious of what they sold.

framework records are great !

[thetonewrecker]

ha! Framework 11.5 7" is Bob and myself...nosiy business...

:-)

[tsr_tomas]

wow.. didn´t know that. =)
happy happy joy joy.

[jukka]

11.5 is a nice one______did you hear the bottle smashing on mr. birkens head ???

[tsr_tomas]

hmmmm, öhm jukka or paul... where should i listen to hear that ?

the framework 14 is great...just got it the other day >>>wyndell long right? sounds so different to what i expected..damn good tho especially like the little drop in the middle of b1..
The pacou remix of bob brown is fuckin killer too..
MOREMOREmoremore!!!! anyone know where i can get the 'afrika' mix cd by bob brown in the uk?????????????

on the Projex 3x12 coming out some time..
Wyndell did a mix of one of my trax from an EP I did for them.. it is wicked.. kills the original dead..

[wheezer]

can't wait to hear framework 15 ibi, wyndell's 14 was definitely a kickass ep...

[vomit]

Not out...

I am having a delay with production/distribution. I will get it sorted out soon. This will not go the way of your full length that never got out, Ibi. I have a new agreement with Integrale, and I am sorting out the new procedure.

As far as where to get AfrikaAware, you can get it from any store who buys from Intergroove Distribution. Or Via Mailorder off the site: http://www.afrikaaware.com. The CD has done great. We have already raised over $1,000 for the Fountain of Hope.

Thanks for all the praise guys. I have some killer stuff waiting from The Aphorism, and Mace. I might even release FW011. There are only 3 copies of that one right now. Plus this CD from Mr. Birken. Should be nice.

Bob.
http://www.frameworkmusic.com/
(This is where you can find me of me wiping out on a jet ski, Paul Birken breaking bottles over his head, and all other kinds of sillyness!)

[Marolo]

I like it! one of my faves at the mo.
more crunchy music please.

finally a RELEASE DATE!!!! APRIL 17th....

[nickedstole]

ah! yesterday!

if only i had some money..