Brimming with self confidence, they effortlessly move between both styles and ultimately make it something all their own. Proof of this are the euphoric reactions in their home country (Germany, where their popularity has grown with each of their releases) as well as astonished "this is great, who are these guys!?" comments from foreign countries. Now, after years of honing their craft, the Notwist are finally being seen for what they are: an unusual and breath taking band that sets high standards for themselves and their music…something the Music Biz has lacked for a long time. There is full page feature in the November issue of UKs prime style magazine The Face, another one will be in the upcoming iD issue…more to be expect? For sure!
The Pilot single will be our first offering from the Neon Golden record and if the reviews from the vinyl only Trashing Days single is any indication, this one will turn more than a few heads…
A true is a stomper from the word go!, Pilot starts with an insistent 4/4 groove accentuated by Console's (Martin Gretschmann's) buzzes and stuttering electro beats and is underpinned by Micha Acher's unshakeable bass line. Markus Acher's melody is pure pop, his guitar line simple and escalating. Like prime New Order, the chorus is the song's launching pad and it features a dub breakdown that would make Jah Wobble smile.
The single is rounded out by two spectacular b-sides; Pilot Remix by Console gives the tune the technoid treatment that Console has made his trademark over the years and Different Cars and Trains (Loopspool Mix) isolates Pilot's middle dub break and stretches it our for almost six phat, blissful minutes.
All in all, a most auspicious beginning!
Release date:
19. November 2001 -- Continental Europe
21. January 2002 -- UK