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Headphone Commute | 02/03/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Out of Niagara Falls, NY, Reid W. Dunn pushes the beats further to where Squarepusher's work would be today. I know that this may be a repeating and unfair analogy - each artist should be seen in an original light - but this comparison should be considered a very highly paid compliment to Wisp. That being regurgitated, Honor Beats is a very complex, intelligent, micro programmed, post-IDM boarding breakcore slash abstract drum'n'bass album, with every track at absolutely top notch production. It is definitely a leap forward from Dunn's past NRTHNDR album, and at only eight tracks it is a treasured gem in my collection. In terms of original and ground breaking electronic sound in the same genre, only three artists come to mind [I hope this comment will trigger a flood of comments and recommendations] - Venetian Snares, The Flashbulb, and Wisp. In all of the above (including Squarepusher once again), it's more than just a chaos of unleashed and mental beats - there is a strong sense of music theory behind each track which makes the experience that much more... well... musical. Recommended as per above mentioned names. Favorite track: Lyftgeswenced."

Great Mini-CD!

C. Martin | Miami, FL USA | 07/21/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wisp is awesome! His melodic IDM style/Amen beats are nothing we haven't already heard (e.g. Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, etc.) but it's still a great listen. BUY!"

Better than D&D online!

andrew | ny | 08/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"LOLZ. pretty good album I'd say. probably better than his last. I like that it sounds like its a battle. this is a great music to listen to when fighting with either magic or swords. I recommend it to you often."