GUS GUS VS T-WORLD (4AD 2000)

T-World, originally formed of DJ Herb Legowitz and computer geek Giggi Veira, with the later addition of Alfred More, is the musical entity within Icelandic cross-art collective Gus Gus. Already responsible for two essential records, Polydistortion, in 1997, and This Is Normal in 1999, Gus Gus members, 9 in total, also officiate in filmmaking and photography.



T-World existed before Gus Gus, and already have had an underground hit with the dreamy Anthem a few years ago, despite the track never receiving a full release. This is now done. Also featured here is Purple, already present on Polydistortion. The rest of the album is more or less new material.

As much as Gus Gus is, before all, a pop combo, T-World influences are set in Detroit techno and deep house. Pneumatic beats and floating sounds set the pace for these instrumental tracks, devised as much for dance floors than for lounges and corridors.



It?s sometimes difficult to recognise here the elements that made songs like Polyesterday, Believe, Ladyshave or V.I.P. fine classics. But in the other hand, this album showcases what might be the sound of the next Gus Gus album, and is so perfectly written and produced that it quickly becomes essential.



TRACK LISTING: GUS GUS VS T-WORLD



01 Anthem

02 Northern Lights

03 Earl Grey

04 Purple

05 Rosenberg

06 Sleepytime

07 Esja