Ghost Knife by XISIX

released October 30, 2012

written, recorded, & produced by XISIX

mastering & artwork by bios+a+ic

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The album mixes elements of techno, drum & bass, hip-hop, glitch, acid, breakcore, hardcore, IDM, and experimental textures, into a singular, cohesive sound. There are eleven original, beat driven, tracks that are fun, quirky, and powerful, and it also includes two remixes. Ghost Knife has momentum and dynamics not often heard in electronic music which give it a living organic feel.

Reviews of Ghost Knife

"Not of this world. Or mine, anyway. Xisix is straight electronics, meandering through virtual worlds as yet undiscovered. Most of these pieces have a trance beat, but they often veer into unexpected territory. Unlike most experimental electronic types, Xisix keeps the beat flowing no matter what. Any and all tangents (there are almost too many to mention) keep one lead tied to that beat and whip around on the loose end. The pieces really take off when four, five or more lines start flapping around the beats at the center. It almost gets too frenzied at times, but the songs are always reined in just enough. There is order at the core, after all. And the beat goes on. Such lovely beat, too. I hoped this album would lope on forever. Oh well. That's what repeat is all about." by Jon Worley, A & A www.aidabet.com/issues/342/342reviews.html#XISIX

"OK. It's time for a walk down memory lane, because this reminds me of some old school stuff. Start with a bit of 'Belief' era Nitzer Ebb with The Orb and a bit of Orbital thrown in for good measure. In some places it reminds me of Ipecac Loop. I could definitely see this making it into a DJ set and working well in the club. After a while it grows on you though. For me Raverobber (D Gross Remix) was one of the high points on the disc." by eskaton, Chain D.L.K. www.chaindlk.com/reviews/?id=7323