Hailing from electronically fertile Tijuana, techno iconoclasts Wito Lavot and Roberto Castañeda are Ford Proco. A collaboration with members of
like-minded veteran British acid-house outfit Coil (John Balance and PeterChristopherson), Vértigo De Lodo Y Miel (Vertigo of Mud and Honey) delves
into nearly two decades of ambient dance sounds, recalling moments of '80s industrial techno ("Abzeichnen") and melodic pop grooves. The dreamy "SSW" and "FM Road" feature guest vocalists Chuy Picos and Iaia Morfin (Nona
Delichas). Adhering to the Nimboestatic aesthetic of ethereal moods and textures, Vértigo brings an avant-garde, futurist feel to the table, defiantly proving it's light years away from most Latin alternative fare.
This album could easily be spun alongside the likes of Pole, Einstürzende Neubauten and nortec collective member Bostich, who offers a remix of "FM Road." Careful when looking down.
- Enrique Lavin: CMJ New Music Report Issue: 690 - Nov 6, 2000