Cryptomnesia by Mallory Sanger (Brooklyn, New York) *
It’s been a long road for multifaceted producer Adam Pruss. His career was introduced with the Four Tet-esque Reaganomics, a piece of electronic beauty that sat comfortably on dissonant loops that kept up an inhuman sprint. His following body of work, under the name Flowers for Reagan, was easily some of the most absurd and interesting audio work being done at the time. Among the DIY, Pruss was known (by most) as completely unlistenable but rewards were in store for the few who would stand and tollerate the insanity- it seems that the faith was well deserved. Now, writing under the name Mallory Sanger, Pruss is onto his second EP, Cryptomnesia. And with a new name, the procuer/musician has been reborn.
Mallory Sanger takes everything that Flowers for Reagan was, the experimentation, the power, and transforms it with radio sensibilities for the better. Believe me when I say that he was really out there before. Throwing guest vocalists into the mix, Pruss himself is no longer burdened by singing each melody, he is able to utilize his own timbre when needed while letting other talented individuals add to the mix. Cryptomnesia is a pinacle achievement. It is a rare unshackling of talent that represents years of exploration. Enjoy. [Free Download] @Dingusonmusic
