Blog: State Magazine

Boys Noize , aka Alex Ridha, certainly isn't endearing himself to those of us tasked with reviewing his latest effort. Listening to the advance version of Power is an altogether frustrating experience; each track is peppered with digitised voices reminding the listener that what they're hearing is a promo copy and that it's "good stuff." The tactic may dissuade piracy but it's also a nuisance that makes it mightily difficult for anyone with honorable intentions not to give up and smash the CD against a wall. But luckily for you, dear reader, State is made of sterner stuff. [...]