Italian mainstay Kaiser returns to Animal Farm after last year's exquisite 'In A Mold EP. It's been an inspired year for him to say the least - `Ocean' shows the fruits of his incredible dedication in the studio.

`Hypnotic Journey' is an incredible dance floor bomb with tight drums and muted synth stabs that display Kaiser's understanding of restraint. Stripped back and rolling, the track doesn't quite erupt, instead opting for a leering atmosphere of tension.

'Ocean' announces an emotional maturity to Kaiser's production, hinted at on recent remixes for the label. As always, his kinetic approach is omnipresent, but the track's lush pads and transcendent aural tones go beyond dance floor functionality. Kaiser's ability to create cathartic moments is second to none, and that has never been more apparent than it is here.

`Time Out', ironically, is the most intense peak-time workout here - synths modulate and twist against a booming low-end to create an intense stomper in Kaiser's distinct style. `Rushing" is the most distorted offering here, starting off with modulated kicks and a hard attitude, before shattering expectations with another moment of purifying elegance.