Album Review

David E. Sugar – Party Killer

• 11th Aug 2010

Having recently signed to underground delver Rob da Bank’s record label, the seal of approval is given to this rising star, David E. Sugar. Sounding a little like Chromeo there are obvious pointers from a mish-mash of flagrant electronic sound effects. Some of these sounds are from imac produced computer game sounds, where he cut his teeth while learning his craft.

‘Party Killer’ is a fun fairly light indie-electro paying tribute to up and coming season of late nights in. Despite the various remixes the track is one of those which will not get tired with the play after play it is sure to cause. Full of a playful cheek rarely seen in an industry taking itself very seriously and a cure to that morning after the night before. Non album track ‘Travel Light’ is an equally able number but with slightly darker tones, there is not the space for sentimental movement at the impending club nights and festivals to come. Any tune sounding like a mix between Kraftwerk and Amiga gaming soundtracks is a force to be reckoned with.

Delicate and precise, this serves as tall standing in to the work of David E. Sugar. Whether Rob da Bank has struck gold, only time will tell, it is something which will become clearer this autumn with the debut album, though the credentials and music is already sounding good.