Normally, I'm not a techno fan. However, this album has something about it that appeals to me. Many of my friends really like this CD, even more of my metal and hardcore friends do. I don't share the same feelings for it but I must say that this is probably my favorite techno CD, in fact it's my only techno CD, unless you count the Circle of Dust albums. Musically, Circle of Dust and Argyle Park have a lot of similarities. The only really noticeable difference is the greater incorporation of techno beats in Argyle Park. Other Argyle Park sound alikes include Klank, Mortal and especially the secular band Prodigy. Out of the 32 tracks on this CD I think only about half of them have any music. Out of those, I really only like at the most four and those I can't even listen to more than one time through. If you're a techno fan, I'd say this CD is definitely for you. It does have some rather heavy guitars at times and fast drums so if you are a metal fan interested in Argyle Park, it's worth a try. Overall, I'd say this is a good CD but not for the fan of truly heavy music.
7/10
Other Staff Member Ratings
Scum: 10/10
Grindboy: 9.5/10
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