MIKE SHANNON - Memory Tree

Shannon smoothes out some of the preceding edges as we enter the second phase of the album with Uno Para el Sol chilling things out considerably. Straying briefly into the realms of deep house, it resonates warmth as a deftly played rhodes drift across a shimmering sea of percussion and soft chords soothe like a cool costal breeze. The original version of Dr X continues the vibe with another deep, melodic percussion sequence that bubbles seductively under the surface. Accompanied by dirty, splayed hi-hats and a chugging bassline, the laidback groove keeps the party rocking as classic techno chord stabs exploit the space between the beats, intertwining with a haunting melody that recalls the intro track to create a rich, effervescent atmosphere.

As the album draws to a close Regalos de Pandora lets fly with another perfectly crafted riff that echoes out into infinity. Shannon effortlessly applies a syncopated jazz rhythm section and more evocative chords to create a deliciously restrained track, ripe for the 6am shift when the crowd collectively switches to automatic. Finally Closed Question rounds off the album in style with homage to all things Detroit. It’s a characteristically bold finale that encapsulates everything that so refreshing about Memory Tree.

Tracklisting: 
CD
1. Beyond Incubation - 5:34
2. Mercury Mile - 7:00
3. Wolf Module - 6:06
4. Enero - 8:44
5. The Love Fry - 9:46
6. Uno Para el Sol - 6:08
7. Dr. X - 6:25
8. Regalos de Pandora -7:56
9. Closed Question - 7:11

2x12”
A - Wolf Module - 7:04
B - Enero - 8:44
C1 - Uno Para el Sol - 6:08
C2 - Regalos de Pandora - 7:56
D1 - Dr. X - 6:25
D2 - Closed Question - 7:11

Digital Only Bonus Tracks:
1. La Tentation
2. Japanese Censorship

Release Date: SEPTEMBER 8th, 2008
Catalog#:  PLUS8102
Label:  PLUS 8 RECORDS
Distribution: Wordandsound, MDM, Beatport, m-nus.com
Format: CD, 2x12”, wav, mp3