H&M ‎– Drama EP [12''] (1993, Axis)

H&M stands for "Hood & Mills". After the release of the 'Tranquillizer EP' in 1991 they reunited in 1993 for another round of Techno. However the first release was in the vein of a more minimal sound, this goes in the vein of a hardcore techno sound, with some tracks sounding like they belong as bonus tracks on 'Waveform Transmission Volume 1'. Another EP called 'More Drama' was released four years later, which doesn't contain the efforts of Robert Hood and only Jeff Mills. 

"Drama (Upstage Decision)" is a nice layered synth similar to 'Sleepchamber' from the 'Tranquillizer EP'; "Drama (The Wings)" is a rearrangement of the previous track; "Epilogue" is a nice deep weird bass that sets the tone of the track, while this really beautiful melody helps bring the track forward. 

"Real Life", pounding beats, driving through a really nice but simple stab; "Suspense", appropriately named as it does feel intense, with it's unique beats and looping pizzicato riff, like many of Mills tracks. The motif is really well put together, aided however by weak drum programming. The high strings that appear at random is also a great addition to help the riff's raw power; "Perception" has this mood of minimal, but loud and intense. The drums are excellent. Raw, aggressive and industrial. The track also features a deep bass synth, that is actually buried deep, but it's there and compliments the track extremely well. [SOURCE: RATE YOUR MUSIC] 

Label: Axis ‎– AX-006 

Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP 

Country: US 

Released: 1993 

Style: Techno, Detroit Techno

Tracklist:

A1 Drama (Upstage Decision) 4:52 

A2 Drama (The Wings) 4:02 

A3 Epilogue 4:02 

B1 Real Life 4:18 

B2 Suspense 5:13 

B3 Perception 4:03 

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