New York's My Robot Friend is known for his avant garde approach to making music, creating unique, unusual "robo-disco" tunes. First track on this release Swallow is an electroclash testament to the joys and confusion of modern sexuality, and the two Derrick Carter mixes turn this into a real party track, with pulsating bass lines, funky breaks, and full use made of robotic lyrics and rap. Dead continues in a darkly humourous vein, combining bass guitar and atmospheric strings with deadpan lyrics such as "her pants were too tight, her cuts were infected, ate food that was never digested... we were dead". My Robot Friend is a truly eccentric artist, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of musical performance and creativity, but at times his tracks can sound similar; to fully appreciate his genius you have to see the outstanding live show. [Karen Taggart]