DaRand Land - Wander Being

Label: Scissor and Thread – SAT070LP
Format: 2 x Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album
Country: Germany
Released: Nov 29, 2024
Genre: Electronic
Style: Deep House

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Teaming up once again with Scissors and Thread - DaRand Land drops a double vinyl album full of crafty and decadent house for the heads. 'Wander Being' is deep and sleek, with a rough, bumping edge.

The title track sets the tone, a smattering of percussion accompanying a thick, round kick drum and Rhodes chords, giving off a classic Detroit feel. Tracks like 'Turn to The Music' ramp up the energy somewhat, but overall the tracks sit in the sweet spot between dancefloor burners and soulful, jazzy, deep cuts.

Noticeable is the space given to each element across the tracks - the hi-hats sparkle, the snare snaps, and the basslines roll and rumble. Add to this the magic melodic flourishes provided by the pads and synths, reminiscent of the late Mike Huckaby in places, made this whole album a thoughtful, joyful experience.

1. The Nature Of Reality
2. Wander Being
3. Turn To The Music
4. At The Feeling Level
5. Jazz Intent
6. Thematicism
7. Wade Away
8. Natural Causality
9. In The Meadow
10. See Urchin
11. Lower Gnosis
12. Passion Motion