with his >auftrieb ep< on karmarouge alex roland delivers an easy-going debut release that is straight and right down to the last detail but nevertheless oblique produced. he places value on deep pumping basslines, delighted grooves and well flavoured atmospheric and active-minded sound scapes to present us his definition of deliciously balanced minimal techno tunes. a lovely piece of music that touches the heart, shakes the rump and carries gleams of love and haven into people s heart and onto the club s dance floors...