- Dave Vega's previous outing on Exone, the trippy "The Woes Of Me"—with Seth Troxler mumbling over the top—struck a nice balance between psychedelic pop and chasmic uncertainty. Exone 10 neither represents a radical departure nor more of the same. It does in part, however, emphasise a spaced-out sensibility that promises much from the Robert Johnson resident.
"Missing Postcard from Venice" is a tune that exudes joy, bouncing along rapidly, all liquid stabs and steam hammers. It's vaguely reminiscent of the sound Prologue have been pushing, but sunny side up. Marc Houle offers a deconstructed remix which robs the track of its energy, replacing it with a more sombre tone. Synths wail over a desolate percussive backdrop while a few synthetic squelches remain. "Hell Stays Open All Night," meanwhile, is all threatening low-end, the insistence of which is emphasised by insect percussion over which a single, stark beat is applied. Three very different pieces all varying in frequency and intent, each with something to say.
TracklistA1 Missing Postcard from Venice
B1 Missing Postcard from Venice (Marc Houle Remix)
B2 Hell Stays Open All Night