'Counterchange' is the long due debut album of Berlin-based Englishman Ed Davenport. Drawing heavily from classic Detroit house and techno Davenport however maintains the contemporary edge of his much played-out singles, exploring a variety of rhythmic templates through the course of the album. Impressive.

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On his previous NRK releases Ed Davenport managed to brilliantly combine elements of dub techno with a distinct classic house flavour. His 'New Yorkshire EP' continues this direction, with Fred P and NRK's own Nick Harris contributing deeper takes and his own 'Club Dub' going fully down the techno route.

A further collaboration between Davenport and Deutschmann 'Trump' sees wistful synth washes under a bouncing icey motif. Jerome Sydenham adds an immersive cavernous bass and Brendon Moeller's fluidly agile refix engages thoroughly. A biting acid remix rounds things off nicely. Recommended!

Vidab's Davenport & Deutschmann contribute their 'The Kristian Slayter' EP to Polytone, with 'Breakin Free' being a nicely grooving techno track, characterized by perpetually morphing vocals and steadily pushing chords. Remixes come from Mathias Vogt and Roberto Bosco, the latter providing a real peak-time bomb.

UK-born and Berlin-based, Ed Davenport combines the best of British and German house sounds: Dense chords and wild-pitch moods make 'Curtain Call' and 'Overdub In Am' two sure-fire hits for the dance-floor. Overdoing it a little on the break-downs perhaps, but otherwise impeccable tracks!