seven

this rare already rare boxset carries a proud number of 100 (ant-zen act 100). the fact that it has never been advertised too much and appeared a little after many 100+ acts saw the light of day, makes it even more special. it is a good way to commemorate not only ant-zen as a label, but also its creator and a force behind the whole label - stefan alt. this release consists of a small paper box that together with a two-track "re.wasp" 3" contains numbered postcards with salt's photographs. few of the photos were used on some of the label's releases, the rest are probably released for public for the first time.

two tracks (named "one" and "two") are dense corroded beatless textures that feature colliding frequencies, static-filled noisy passages and advancing drones. analog torn cuts and clicks among sparse vibrating frequencies on "one" reminded me of pan sonic's stuff without the techno edge, while "two" immerses you into the dense and corroded, yet not overly noisy or abrasive textures that move and develop in a slow gradual manner.

obviously, this is a release that has to be perceived not only for its musical merits, but as an item that has visual, musical and conceptual value. and the ones that have been following ant-zen for a while, should get this just as a recognition of salt and ant-zen.