Converter - Expansion Pack -- Ant-Zen

Converter's Expansion Pack comes in a damn cool package. A silver, ziploc (yes, the ziploc function actually works!) static shielding bag (complete with "Attention: Observe Precautions for Handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices") houses two 3" CDs, each in their own little cardboard sleeves. Very unique packaging. Always a plus.

This album is the teaser to the new release, expected later in 2003 on Ant-Zen, including some new tracks as well as unreleased older material and live tracks -- heralded as a link between "Blast Furnace" and the forthcoming album.

Unmistakably, we have Converter here. Obviously, as that is the title. But this is good ol'classic Converter. The beats, sounds and distortion we have come to love and crave, that has made the rhythmic noise genre established. Unreal (live rmx) stands out as the real club pleaser. When listening to this on the "big" sound system at the club, it definitely gained appeal.

I may not be the best reviewer to be objective in this case, as I'm a rather big Converter fan, and tend to feel that, usually [but not completely], he can do no wrong. My bias of course being apparent to my love of all Scott Sturgis' music, Converter and side projects.

However, I'm not sure that I find anything new and "earthshattering" in this release. It's solid and delivers what we have come to expect from Converter. Nothing to complain about there! It makes a nice companion to anyone's Converter collection and, naturally, is a lovely tease for things to come (for those of us anxious for new Converter!)

-- April 2003

 

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