Bristol-based Ekoplekz (Nick Edwards) is certainly prolific, with more than a dozen albums under that name since 2010. Perhaps the high rate of output is helped by the confident simplicity of the music, which is simple acid loops and mellow, slow techno-light grooves and bleeps, with occasional snippets of melodic pattern but no vocals.

But that’s not to say it’s half-baked, certainly not- this is disciplined and controlled pattern use to create a pack of ten standalone mesmeric moods. Many of them have at least one foot in the past, with classic 808 clap sounds and modest, analogue-ish subbasses. Sonically, “Consequences” wouldn’t sound out of place on the classic 1994 compilation album “Trance Europe Express 2” (which incidentally is high praise as that’s one of my favourite albums of all time, but that’s another story). Others like “Expedition” only expose their modern origin through slightly glitchier and crisper digital cut tones, the kind of sounds that make Planet Mu the ideal home for this release.

There is breadth here as well though, this isn’t just 10 identical pieces. “Transience” brings a slightly Eastern flavour to the percussion, while “Slipstream” and “Descent” wallow in rich dubby delays and warm lo-fi EQ. “X-Over” is a deeper stripped-back rolling subbass affair that enjoys and justifies its nine minute run.

It’s a remarkably balanced and really enjoyable chilled-out listen, perfect for people who have fond memories for the golden years of 90’s chilled out electronica.