Ed Quark'??s first solo release on Ranking Records is long awaited, firstly because of his involvement in the first few killer collaborative releases on the label, and also due to a few breathtaking tunes played out on dub, including the much-requested collab with Ruckspin '?" '??Sunshine'?. Point of Seeing demonstrates Quark'??s ability to fuse melancholy harmonies and smart drum patterns with a sensitive approach to space and bass. The glitchy, rolling beat creates a sense of urgency, whilst an awe-inspiring Martin Luther King speech talks of '??a day when justice, brotherhood, peace...dwell throughout society.'? Back of the neck business.
Patagonia compliments the a-side perfectly: the same sparseness of rhythm that underpins Point of Seeing is taken even further, leaving room for eerie orchestral samples and a mighty low end. A refreshing and innovative 12'? that will have both the dubstep and the electronica heads turning their systems up.