Accessory

"Deadline EP" (EP, 2002)

This was the first I'd heard from this German three-piece and I was pretty impressed. First thing to say about this release is what excellent value it represents. Nine tracks, three mixes of the title track and almost fourty minutes total running time. EBM with peculiar squishy noises, distorted drum programming and catchy choruses is Accessory's main thing. The majority of the tracks go down the mid-tempo route which, since much of the high BPM EBM stuff around is pretty unimaginative, is especially welcome.

The vocals are well suited to the music and, even though the scene's trademark voice distortion technique is used, this guy does more than just speak or scream the lyrics and the effects are never allowed to get out of control or dominate. No Fight - No Future brings all the elements, including some nice samples, together well but is sadly all too short. Fight The Future continues the theme began in No Fight - No Future and recalls early haujobb or first album Covenant. An impressive EP that will have me seeking out more Accessory material forthwith. I suggest you do the same. 7/10

Rob Dyer

Official Accessory website: http://www.jukka2147.de