ROTERSAND RANDOM IS RESISTANCE ALBUM TRISOL RELEASE: OCTOBER 23, 2009 REVIEW: NOVEMBER 18, 2009

If you feel variety is your thing when it comes to electronic music, German trio Rotersand might be just what you are looking for. Rascal, Krischan and Gunther do on "Random Is Resistance" what they have done on most previous efforts: Mix full-on dance bombs with almost shockingly calm guitar-esque ballads. And they do it with seamless flair and talent.

Just compare the opener "Yes We Care" to the energetic second track "Bastards Screaming", where the latter will burn up the European electro dancefloors and the former is best suited for a romantic rendez-vous. Should Rotersand consider turning to Lithium to even out the vast differences in style? Of course not, as this has become something of a gimmick for them and they execute both alignments so elegantly.

That being said, I do prefer the band's more dance oriented tracks, like the trance flavoured electropop piece "Waiting to Be Born" or the more aggressive beats of "If You Don't Stop It". There are indeed lots of upbeat moments on "Random Is Resistance" as well as a frequent use of trance and techno soundscapes which may scare some people off. I just find it fitting, as they blend these elements with their own uniqueness to from a strong and, surprisingly enough, coherent album.

NIKLAS FORSBERG