david kristian - music from the mermaid room Vol. 3 CD
Wikkid Records

Disc of the week 09/24/04 - Over the last decade, Kristian has carved himself a name as top-notch sound designer, electronic musician, film-score composer and analog junkie. From the weepy, warm electro of "Mohaira" to the Dr. Who outtake that is "Saving Pulses" to the upbeat "American Robot," whose speedy breaks and emotive synths could easily have come off Detroit assembly lines circa '94, this third of the nine-CD retrospective covers a lot of ground. Like an early Aphex Twin, only less distorted, DK's Music from the Mermaid Room series is a must for anyone looking for emotive electro classics and night-blooming soundscapes planted in the darkest corners of your bedroom. 8.5/10
- Raf Katigbak - (Montreal Mirror/ Vice)