             
|       Dave Skipper is certainly not your average shred guitarist, not least because he also loves to delve inside the guts of an analogue synth. He doesn't just rip up the fretboard mindlessly either, but has a keen sense for tasteful exerimentation that makes virtuosity interesting again. So his debut album 'Essence' turned out to be an oblique mixture of warped, psychedelic synthscapes and some truly intense guitar soloing, a fitting soundtrack to a strange dream. At once intense and chilled, 'Essence' pays respect to the music of Steve Vai and the Ozric Tentacles, but with its own unique sound. 'Convoluted Substances' takes this sound to the next dimension: it is an incredible collection of diverse tunes by various artists that mould fragments from 'Essence' into intriguing concoctions that are brimming with energy. Predominantly drum'n'bass in style, the music blends intricate rhythms, tricky lead guitar and mutant synth textures into a riveting journey that lasts well over 70 minutes. The album boasts an exclusive track from Eat Static, the legendary space-techno pioneers, plus a superb creation from zubzub, the ex-Ozric Tentacles bass-player Zia. Track-listing:
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