Artist	Cherry
Title	Alex
Format	12 Inch
Cat No.	FOUR:047
Tracks	Alex
	Alex (Nick Curly Remix)
	Alex (Ruthit Remix)

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With Spring upon us, it seems fitting that Bristolian house/techno stalwart Four:Twenty introduces some fresh blood to it roster in the form of Japanese artist, Cherry and his “Alex EP”.

Backed with remixes from Mannheim producer de jour Nick Curly and forthcoming Four:Twenty talent, Ruthit, the ‘Alex EP’ weighs in with eight, sublime slices of electronic body music.

The original of ‘Alex’ combines simple arpeggiated melody and a resonant sine-wave bassline to create an understated yet beautiful techno cut which sets out Cherry’s stall instantly, and excellently.

Nick Curly treads his trademark, groovy house path and does so impeccably with energetic builds and subtle drops which make for a brilliant peak time cut. New Four:Twenty signing Ruthit delivers a classic deep house interpretation which oozes class and suggests big things for his future.

Cherry’s originals complete the rest of the package, and continue the stripped, melodic theme superbly without falling into repetition. While “D2” and “Hope” have a darker, sinister edge reminiscent of the likes of Robert Hood they’re balanced nicely by tracks such as “Momo” and “Cocona” which have an “uppier” feel.

“I Hope” and closing track “Smoke” tip further nods to Detroit minimalism, yet have a distinctly European sound and progression resulting in really engaging pieces, particularly when remembering Cherry (aka Teruyuki Kurihara) is from neither region.

Yet again, Four:Twenty throw their music policy wide open for this extended player, a format which the label seem to be embracing whole heartedly to a warm reception from industry and punters alike.