Cinemascope Monolake

“On Cinemascope, Monolake (aka Robert Henke) blends the stark sounds of the street with beat-conscious elements, creating a reserved late-night brew of intense minimalism. Short bursts of light break through the dark cracks that underscore the majority of Cinemascope, allowing the largely clipped and clicky beats to comprise the framework of the record. Sometimes spooky and skittery layers of rhythm imitate the clunking and perfect cadence of factory machines in their restless stages. Little melody creeps in, but there’s still something pleasant about the work. Perhaps this pleasantness is found in the music’s general relaxedness. Nothing ever bubbles over with excitement, but ebbs and flows are still quite visible. Perhaps the perfect record for driving around the city at night.” - Ken Taylor, AllMusic