Usually a dance album of such breadth and poise is the result of a greatest-hits like repackaging of several years worth of vinyl sides. However, with the exception of “Gate 7” and the title track (released only on the 3-LP version of Total 7), nothing on Chromophobia has previously seen the light of day, despite the many 12” releases Boratto has accrued.  Full text...

It's an articulate mess of snare fills over a hi-hat that sounds simply happy to be there, and a slow, moody bass-line that won't be swayed to smile by any carnival happening off in the distance.   Full text...

Boratto embodies many of the innovative qualities that the Cologne label Kompakt has introduced to dance music this decade, principally a lush, emotional approach to minimalism.  Full text...

t’s undoubtedly one of the stronger releases from the Kompakt stable, a collection with the scope and poise to tackle its complex themes while still retaining a head nodding drive.  Full text...