No Way To Control It – Shipwrec LP 10

DMX Krew’s latest Shipwrec outing is a signature masterclass in analogue invention. From the squelchy electrofunk of ‘I Wonder Why’ to the melancholic braindance of ‘Rephlections in Time’, cult favourite Ed DMX twists genres with all his usual peerless authority. Percussion ranges from punishing breaks to fragile, intricate rhythms and provides a counterpoint to deep, soulful melodies that echo across the LP. Tracks like ‘Final Comedown’ plunge into abyssal textures, while ‘Dinosaur Reaction’ meanders with playful calypso inflexions. Subtlety and brutality coexist, particularly in the delicate shimmer of ‘Phaser Level 2’. Drawing on decades of experience, DMX Krew delivers a sprawling, unpredictable collection that is utterly essential.