Chris Organic Don’t Panic Organic Records (UK)

He’s been in the scene since the rest of us were in short trousers, the record label’s been around for more than five years, but this is Chris Organic’s first full solo album. It’s full of that very addictive Organic flavour, with smooth progressive traits almost betraying the ballsy, hefty vibe that they conjure up, with plenty of room for the tearjerker morning anthem moments. Prolonged Derangement is beefy and menacing, with ticklish FX and a huge synth riff at the close; Samothraki did the business last summer and is presented here in its full, fluid glory; The Finger Of Funk is sublime and transporting, building perfectly... truly awesome stuff (though it’s a pity it seems to end a little abruptly.) Plastic Demon is a confident, enjoyable groove and while the shades-of-€uro melody might be too much for some to stomach, pick the moment and this will send them ballistic. Finally Motorised Mechanic’s gorgeous wobbles and massages makes the perfect end to an album, and adds a sort of full-circle-journey vibe to the whole disk. All in all an impressive collection of menacing, chilled, and ephemeral moments all viewed through trademark Organic hippy sunglasses. And the over art’s sweet as well.