Helena Hauffs first EP for Fabrics newly launched Originals imprint contains four dance tracks heavily inspired by vintage EBM and electro. Like the rest of her material, it was recorded using analog equipment. It essentially sounds like very early techno with a goth flavor, and it opens with a demo-like track called "Jonas," filled with stiff, canned synth tones. Things loosen up more with "Touching Plastic," a much more vivid, hypnotic acid-electro sidewinder. In general, the EP is steady and DJ-friendly, but not very memorable. Hauff is a visionary producer and DJ, but Living with Ladybirds is simply OK rather than remarkable. ~ Paul Simpson

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