45/45 [EP] - Pole
  • Band Name: Pole
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: Apr 22, 2003
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  • Summary: Berlin's Stefan Betke (aka Pole) makes his debut for Mute with this 4-track disc, the first in a planned series of EPs.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Betke masterfully manipulates space and echo. [25 Apr 2003, p.151]
  2. 80
    Skewed hip hop soundscapes with hints of slinky R&B that could even be described as DJ-friendly. [Jul 2003, p.124]
  3. 60
    At its best, Pole's new sound is winning. [May 2003, p.98]

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