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when I first heard about the collaboration between imminent (formerly known as "imminent starvation") and synapscape, I tried to picture the resulting sound as a mix of both crunchiness of imminent starvation and percussion-heavy sound of synapscape. "screenwalking" turned out to be the next step in evolution of both bands; you can hear the elements that are familiar from their previous work, but overall sound is something completely different and unique.

by far, "screenwalking" has been one of the more mature and impressive releases in this genre; reaching incredible complexity level and creating dense sound, where no matter how noisy the music is, the separate elements do not create the cluttered feeling. the sound manipulation and diversity of elements used will satisfy any eclectic listener. multiple layers of percussion - ranging from brutal compressed distorted beats to saturated background bass - possess enough force to be compared with most violent material from both bands.

the sound is not simplistic like it was on axiome's "rictus" and not as "dirty" as some of the early synapscape work. it is amazing how perfect the balance is between layered noise manipulations and heavy processed percussion that blends perfectly into the mix.

"genebiel" catches your attention from very beginning with sharp explosive sound. no simple beats, but several layers of saturated dense percussion overlaid with myriad of perfectly arranged crunchy noises, twisted analog bleeps, hisses, vibrations. being one of the most energetic tracks on the disk, it still does not oppress the listener

on "sabre" slow ambience is evolving into mechanized rhythm with powerful technoid percussion driving the track into the depths of controlled chaos. corroded collapsing frequencies add a darker edge to the track, and pulsing waves of sound do not cease till the very end.

"aigre" is another perfect blend of homogeneous atmospheres and powerful percussion. addition of cold atmospheric elements seems to "extend" the sound adding new dimensions.

"eval" features solid, monolithic sound with high-pitched twisted squeals that imminent starvation was famous for; dark atmospheric beginning suddenly explodes into heavy, seemingly repetitive rhythm. the beats turn, twist and change unexpectedly trading places with waves and waves of harsh percussion.

this release put together the best elements of rhythmic power electronics and should be considered an absolute _must_ in every "power electro for dummies" course.