Caustic Window - Joyrex J5 EP [TBT]

Hello friends and neighbors =) Today I will be doing a track-by-track review on an old record by the infamous Richard D. James under his Caustic Window moniker. It is called Joyrex J5.

Album: Joyrex J5
Artist: Caustic Window
Released: 1992
Genre: Acid house
Obtained: 3 years ago, ripped off YouTube via stereo mix drive

OVERVIEW

Joyrex J5 is part two of a 4 part series. The sounds on Joyrex J5 are very similar to those on J4; Think of it as Side B of the two. 

All the tracks on this EP remained untitled until the release of the Joyrex "Compilation" CD in 1998.

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ASTROBLASTER

This is one of my favorite tracks in the entire series, because it's straight to the point, it's high energy, and it's the perfect wake-up track for any given moment. It's especially useful when you are in need of a quick alternative to an adrenaline shot. =)

ON THE ROMANCE TIP

It's been speculated that On The Romance Tip is an anagram for "into machete porn", which makes no damn sense. Nevertheless, "Romance" seems to be a fitting word to describe this piece. Just listen to those strings... It's anyone's guess how this was put together, but I'd rather not think about it, especially if it does, in fact, involve machete porn.

JOYREX J5

The title track for this EP sounds about as ominous and futuristic as Joyrex J4, with its unorthodox bass  synth riffs, ghost-like backing melodies and surreal sound effects. Mainly enjoyed by the more eccentric music lovers.

UNTITLED

This track (known by fans as “R2D2” due to its bleepy tune) was not included in the 1998 Caustic Window compilation, which is not only sad, it's unfair. This is one of the best tracks in the series, and there was PLENTY of room for it on the CD. What the heck, Richard?? Anyway, it's one of my favorites because of its chirpy sounds and its happy mood. It reminds me of little critters from old cartoons bouncing around down a main street, full of energy on a sunny day in the city.

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For those who like listening to each Joyrex EP individually, I might recommend this album above all the others. The variation and intricate composure of the tracks within put it right beside, if not a step above, the Joyrex J4 EP, in my most humble opinion.

Thanks for reading, have a great day! =)

Favorite Track:

Astroblaster

Free mp3 streaming courtesy of Grooveshark:

http://grooveshark.com/#!/album/Joyrex+J5/304078 

OR Listen to the whole series at rephlex.com