Req - Req: One

Req takes the opportunity of the longform format to spread his sound out a bit, resulting in an alternating collection of rooted, downtempo beat music and floaty, meandering ambience. Req's stated intention with Req:one was for the music to "hint at a direction" without ever actually settling down into one, an interesting approach one would expect to prompt self-righteous cries of "MUSO!" but for the fact that Req's inspired amateurism is too honest and freeflowing to warrant it. Overall, pretty samey-sounding, but a good listen. Read More